How to Measure the Size of Graphic Files Using Revit
The issue is illustrated in the image below:
In electronic construction drawings, it can be difficult to determine the exact distance between the pump room cable connection well and the building axis based solely on the dimensions provided in the drawing. The following steps demonstrate how to use Revit to measure dimensions accurately in such electronic construction drawings (ignoring any broken lines in the image).
1. Import the image file by clicking on the Insert tab in Revit, then select Image to import the graphic file into your project, as shown below.
2. In the Annotate tab, click on Measure Between Two References. Use this tool to measure the actual dimension marked as 1000mm in the image. The measurement reads 2189mm, as illustrated.
3. Adjust the image scale accordingly: select the image file, then in the Properties panel, check the Lock Aspect Ratio option. Next, multiply the image width by the scaling factor, which is the ratio of the actual size (1000mm) to the measured distance (2189mm) from step 2. This calibration is shown below.
4. After scaling the image, use the Measure Between Two References tool again to measure the distance between the cable connection well and the building axis. This measurement now reflects the true project size, as displayed in the figure.
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