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hideandseek977

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Hello,

    I'm new to Revit as well as to this forum. I've learned a lot from you so far and I was hoping you could help now as well. I'm using Revit Structure 2014. 

I want to add a parameter that will display the TOS elevation for a beam in the properties window when selected in 3D view. How can I get this information to appear in the beam properties when selected? I don't need it editable, just to display. I know I can get the elevation using the Spot Elevation Tool but I'm looking for quick, on the fly access to this information. 

Thanks in advance for your help.

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pijpiwo

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When you select a beam, start and end level offset (tos) is displayed in the properties (in RVT, not sure about RST) . It is relative to the level the beam is associated with. If you want it relative to the survey point, I think the spot elevation is the way to go. You don’t have to place it if you don’t need it, just hover your cursor over the steel to get a read out. For easy access, add the spot elev. tool to the QAT.

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dgcad

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The 'Start Level Offset' and 'End Level Offset' properties are the TOS as long as the beam is top justified.

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