Create elevation views

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When you start a new model with the default template, 4 elevation view markers are positioned in the view.

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To create a new elevation view, click the View tab, and then click Elevation.

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On the Type selector, select Exterior or Interior Elevation.

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This controls where the elevation will appear in the project browser.

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In this example, we will create an exterior elevation.

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As you place the elevation marker, Revit aligns the marker to nearby geometry.

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You can also cycle through the possible directions using the tab key.

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Click to place the elevation marker, right-click the elevation in the project browser and rename the elevation.

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To open the elevation view, double-click the elevation arrow or double-click the name in the project browser.

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Select the arrow of the marker to see the extents of the elevation view.

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Use grips to control the crop region and the view depth of the view.

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As your model changes, Revit automatically updates the elevation views.