AutoDimension

Automated, multi-layer dimensioning for Revit — outer building extents, room interiors, and ceiling fixtures, all placed in one click.

The Challenge

Producing complete dimension sets for an architectural plan is one of the most time-consuming production tasks in BIM. Annotators must manually select wall face references, align chains to grids, manage offsets for each layer, handle linked-model elements separately, and repeat the entire process for every room and every opening — across dozens of floors. The work is repetitive, error-prone, and offers no value that a computer cannot perform faster and more reliably.

Our Solution

AutoDimension analyses the active Revit view, collects all walls, grids, rooms, openings, and linked-model elements automatically, then places fully coordinated dimension chains in a single operation. Three independent modes cover every annotation layer — outer building extents, interior room-to-room dimensions, and ceiling electrical fixture positioning — with configurable offsets, dimension type selection, and room filtering built into a clean WPF interface.

Three Dimension Modes

Three Dimension Modes

Three Dimension Modes

Each mode targets a distinct annotation layer. Run one or all three — each operates independently with its own inputs and options.

Each mode targets a distinct annotation layer. Run one or all three — each operates independently with its own inputs and options.

MODE 01

Outer Dimensions

Outer Dimensions

Draws perimeter dimension chains on Floor Plans or Ceiling Plans. Detects the farthest wall faces, aligns to grids, and adds void dimensions — all stacked at a user-defined offset from the outermost grid line.

Draws perimeter dimension chains on Floor Plans or Ceiling Plans. Detects the farthest wall faces, aligns to grids, and adds void dimensions — all stacked at a user-defined offset from the outermost grid line.

MODE 02

Inner Room Dimensions

Inner Room Dimensions

Dimensions the interior of each selected room on a Floor Plan. Traverses boundary segments in both perpendicular directions, resolves wall face references, and inserts opening chains for every door, window, and curtain wall — offset from room center.

Dimensions the interior of each selected room on a Floor Plan. Traverses boundary segments in both perpendicular directions, resolves wall face references, and inserts opening chains for every door, window, and curtain wall — offset from room center.

MODE 03

Ceiling Fixture Dimensions

Ceiling Fixture Dimensions

Operates on a Reflected Ceiling Plan to dimension lighting fixtures from an electrical linked model. Groups fixtures into rows and columns, resolves ceiling face references via 3D ray-casting, and produces per-level dimension chains automatically.

Operates on a Reflected Ceiling Plan to dimension lighting fixtures from an electrical linked model. Groups fixtures into rows and columns, resolves ceiling face references via 3D ray-casting, and produces per-level dimension chains automatically.

Key Features & Capabilities

Key Features & Capabilities

A complete toolkit for conforming floor slabs to terrain from selection and meshing to projection, offset control, and shape reset.

A complete toolkit for conforming floor slabs to terrain from selection and meshing to projection, offset control, and shape reset.

Automatic Opening Detection

Scans all elements in the linked model and identifies every location where a wall opening is required — no manual review needed.

Intelligent Element Matching

Matches each linked element to its host wall with precision, calculating the correct opening size and position based on element geometry.

Batch Opening Generation

Creates hundreds of openings simultaneously across the entire model — no repetitive one-by-one placement required.

Batch Opening Generation

Creates hundreds of openings simultaneously across the entire model — no repetitive one-by-one placement required.

Miss Prevention

Flags and reports any elements that could not be matched, ensuring no opening is overlooked before construction begins.

Coordination Summary Report

Generates a complete log of all openings created, with element references — ready for BIM coordination reviews.

Project Impact

Project Impact

Enterprise platforms built to solve real operational challenges.

Enterprise platforms built to solve real operational challenges.

80%

Reduction in Opening
Placement Time

95%

Fewer Coordination
Conflicts

500+

Openings Generated
per Run

3

Elevation Correction
Below Toposolid

100%

Linked Model
Compatibility

Zero

Manual Mapping
Required

Let’s Design the Right System for Your Business

Start a conversation with our team and discover how intelligent software can transform your operations.

Let’s Design the Right System for Your Business

Start a conversation with our team and discover how intelligent software can transform your operations.

Let’s Design the Right System for Your Business

Start a conversation with our team and discover how intelligent software can transform your operations.