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Using Line Settings
You can use lines in a variety of ways. Some lines relate to obvious tools, such as detail lines and
model lines, whereas you can place others with filled regions and by using the Linework tool.
Lines also relate to the graphic representation of model and annotation elements, as previously
discussed. Achieving the desired graphic quality requires a review of Revit line weights,
patterns, and styles.

Setting Line Weights
To open the Revit line weight settings, click the Manage tab and choose Additional Settings ➢
Line Weights. The dialog box shown in Figure 4.4 manages the printed line weights relative
to a numbered assignment from 1 to 16. For model objects, heavier line weights vary between
view scales. If you require more granular control between scales, click the Add button to insert
another scale value column and edit the line weights as required. In the Perspective Line Weights
and Annotation Line Weights tabs there is only one column to specify line weights. This is
because annotation is always displayed at 1:1 scale and perspective views are not defined at any
measureable scale.

Figure 4.4
model line weights
vary depending on
the view scale.

We recommend that you first customize the graphic appearance of model and annotation
elements with object styles before trying to manipulate any of the information in the Line
Weights dialog box. You should attempt to refine the line weight settings only with a rigorous
investigation of printed views in multiple scales because changes in one area can have an impact
on several others.

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