Dimension Views by Category: Dimensions not snapping to the wall assembly core (neither exterior or interior face)

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For wall assemblies which have a core of two or more layers, the automatic dimensioning tool does not snap to the exterior (or interior) face of the wall core, as I specified in the Settings. The dimensions only show/snap to the finish face or centerline of the wall (which I did not specify). I have tested with different setting configurations each time, but with the same undesired result. The dimension lines will only show/snap to the exterior face or center of each wall. Any insight into this? Thank you.

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Welcome to the Forums!

What version of Glyph are you using? I’m not able to replicate the issue with version 2.2.1.2.

If you are able to share over a .glyph task export or the model you are working in shoot me a message.

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Hello, I trying out Glyph Trial Version 2.2.1.4.

Here is the Status Report:

STATUS REPORT

System.InvalidOperationException: Sequence contains no elements
at System.Linq.Enumerable.Min(IEnumerable1 source) at EvolveLAB.Glyph.Revit.Commands.Dimensions.Helpers.DimReferencesHelper.AddGridOrLevelsReferences(View view, Int32 categoryId, DimStringTieCondition tieCondition, WallLocationReference wallLocationReference, DimensionRefinery dimensionRefinery, ReferenceArray referenceArray, List1 grids, List1 levels) at EvolveLAB.Glyph.Revit.Commands.Dimensions.Helpers.DimReferencesHelper.GetDimElementReferences(View view, DimensionRefinery dimensionRefinery, List1 references, DimStringTieCondition dimStringTieCondition, WallLocationReference wallLocationReference, Int32 categoryId)
at EvolveLAB.Glyph.Revit.Commands.Dimensions.DimensionViewsByCategoryCommand.DimensionViewsByCategoryExecute(Document doc, List1 viewsElementsAndReferences, SelectionModeEnum selectionModeDirectContext, Action1 updateProgressBar)
at EvolveLAB.Glyph.Revit.Commands.Dimensions.DimensionViewsByCategoryCommand.Execute(IGlyphTaskSettings taskSettings, List1 glyphElementUnits, Action1 updateProgressBar)

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Hi @dnfong,

If possible, could you share a photo of the wall-type structure you’re trying to dimension?

Also, please download the latest version (2.3.0.1) when you get a chance—I believe the error you mentioned was resolved in that update.

Thank you,
Miguel

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Hi Miguel,

Here is screenshot of the wall-type structure.
I will download the latest version (2.3.0.1) and to see if that resolves this issue.

Many thanks,

Danson

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Hi Miguel,

I downloaded and installed the latest version. Unfortunately, this issue persists, even with the new version. Please see the attached screen shot.

Cheers,

Danson

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Thanks, @dnfong, for the screenshot. Does it happen on all walls in the view? Glyph will pick the exterior face or wall centerline only when it can’t determine the core exterior or core interior reference.

Thanks,
Miguel

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Hi Miguel,
This happens on most of the walls in the view (on different projects). FYI, I am using Revit 2024. I have even simplified the wall assemblies (which show a core structure) and the same issue occurs. I am still trying to figure what is causing this dimensioning inconsistency.

Thanks,

Danson

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Hi @dnfong, without getting too detailed, the Revit API has not exposed the “Core Exterior/Interior” reference. As a result, we’ve implemented a workaround and tested it with over 500 different wall type configurations. In some cases, however, there are wall types where we’re unable to determine the core exterior/interior. In those instances, we default to a “stable” reference—either the exterior face or the wall centerline. We’re currently investigating the new 2026 API changes and hope this has been addressed by Autodesk.

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Hi Miguel, okay thank you for the update. I’ll continue to look into this issue regarding the wall core and the auto dimensioning.

Danson