Selection Mode 
Choose how you place dimensions:
- By View
– Creates dimensions in your selected views for the specified element categories - By Line
– Draw lines interactively to place dimensions directly in the active view. Released in Glyph 0.8.2.0.
Tip: Use By Line for quick, precise placement when you need fine control.
References 
A reference is the specific point or edge on an element that the dimension line connects to. Different element types offer different reference options:
Family Instance References (Furniture, Equipment, etc.) 
- Left / Right – Side edges of the family
- Center Left Right – Centerline between left and right
- Front / Back – Front and back edges
- Center Front Back – Centerline between front and back
- Bottom / Top – Vertical edges
- Center Elevation – Vertical centerline
Wall References 
- Wall Center Line – Geometric center of the wall
- Core Center Line – Center of the structural core
- Finish Face Exterior/Interior – Surface faces
- Core Exterior/Interior – Structural core edges
System References 
- Curve References – For grids, levels (line geometry)
- Perimeter References – For floors, ceilings (edges)
- Center Line – For MEP elements (ducts, pipes)
Important: Some categories allow multiple reference selection (walls, doors, windows, family instance categories (air terminals, lighting fixtures etc)), others are single selection (grids).
Category Selection Structure 
Organize what gets dimensioned in two ways:
- Individual/Single Categories – Configure each category separately
- Dimension Groups – Combine multiple categories with shared settings. Released in Glyph 2.6.
Dimension Group Settings 
Unlock advanced strategies when you group categories.
Dimension Grouping Strategy
See release notes for more details.
Compose Dimensions – “Stack dimensions by layer”
Control:- Order of dimension types
- Spacing between layers
- Which options are included from each category
Great for complex plans (e.g., walls, grids, structural) in clean, layered strings.
Combine Categories – “Merge categories into one dimension when possible, based on group proximity and selected references”
Produces unified strings for cleaner drawings with fewer lines.
Group Settings Explained 
When using Combine Strategy:
- Automatically applies Group by Proximity & Direction to all categories in the group
When using Composer Strategy:
- Each category keeps its own grouping settings
- Full control over layer order and spacing
If Compose is selected:
- Organize layers (drag & drop, toggle per layer)
- Set Offset Between Layers (measured in project units)
Individual Category Settings 
Reference Selection
- Single Selection – Most categories (walls, grids, levels)
- Multiple Selection – Family instances can use multiple reference planes
Element Grouping Strategy 
Released in Glyph 2.2.
- Individual Dimensions – Separate dimensions per element
- Group by Proximity/Distance – Groups nearby elements within a distance tolerance
- Group by Reference Direction – Groups aligned elements using direction tolerance
- Group by Proximity & Direction (Recommended) – First proximity, then direction for smarter results
Tie Conditions – Connect Your Dimensions
Control how strings connect to other elements:
- None – Standalone dimensions
- All: Tie to the Nearest Grid – Extends to closest grid line
- All: Tie to All Grids Intersecting – Includes all intersecting grids
- Plan: Tie to the Nearest Joined Wall – Connects to adjacent walls
- Plan: Tie to the Nearest Grid and Joined Wall – Combines both
- Elevation: Tie to All Levels Intersecting – Includes intersecting levels
- Elevation: Tie to All Intersecting Grids and Levels – Maximum connectivity
- Elevation: Tie to Hosted Level – Connects only to the hosting level. Released in Glyph 2.6
Important: Tie conditions are view-type specific (Plan vs. Elevation vs. Section).
Wall-Specific Settings
Wall Location Reference
Plan Views:
- Wall Center Line
- Core Center Line
- Finish Face Exterior/Interior
- Core Exterior/Interior
Elevation/Section Views:
- Wall Height and Openings
- Mullion Width/Centerline
Wall Dimension Options
- Interior Walls – Internal layout dimensions
- Exterior Rough Openings – Opening sizes & positions
- Exterior Length & Center Openings – Overall length with centered openings
- Overall Exterior Wall Length – Building perimeter
- Overall Building – Complete outline
- Curtain Wall – Panel & mullion dimensions
- Wall Height and Openings – Section-view dimensions
Category-Specific Options 
Grids 
- Overall – Spanning between grid lines
- Individual – Bay-by-bay dimensions
Structural Elements 
- All Elements – Dimension everything
- Aligned Elements Only – Only aligned members
MEP Elements 
Released in Glyph 2.3
- To Datum Grid – From equipment to nearest grid
- Length – Linear element dimensions
Doors & Windows 
- Openings – Size and position within walls
Distance & Style Settings
Distance Controls
- Dimension Offset – Distance from elements to the dimension line
- Grouped Proximity Distance – Threshold for grouping nearby elements
- Grouped Direction Tolerance – Alignment tolerance for directional grouping
(All values use your project units automatically.)
Style & Behavior
- Dimension Style/Type – Choose the appearance
- Auto Collision – Prevent overlapping dimensions
- Group Dimensions – Maintain dimensional relationships
- Custom Datum Grids – Select specific grids for tie conditions
Best Practices & Workflow Tips 
Professional Results 
- Start with Composer for complex plans
- Use Proximity & Direction grouping for family instances
- Set Tie Conditions to match your standards
- Tune offsets to avoid overcrowding
Efficiency Boosters 
- Enable Auto Collision to prevent overlapping
Troubleshooting
Q: Dimensions aren’t grouping as expected?
A: Check proximity and direction tolerances.
Q: Too many grid lines included?
A: Use Custom Datum Grids to limit grids in tie conditions. (MEP categories only)
Q: Dimension layers too close together?
A: Increase Offset Between Layers in Composer strategy.
Q: Family instance references not working?
A: Verify the family has the reference planes you’re targeting in the Family Editor.
Q: Doors/windows not dimensioning correctly?
- Center of Door/Window – Creates single centerline dimension
- Rough Openings – Creates left and right edge dimensions
Q: Wall dimensions missing?
A: Check Wall Dimension Options and Wall Location Reference compatibility.
Q: MEP elements not showing?
A: For ducts/pipes using To Datum Grid, set Tie Conditions to nearest grid.
Q: Grouped categories not combining properly?
A: Combine strategy auto-sets proximity/direction — try Composer for more control.
Q: Elevation dimensions not working?
A: Ensure Tie Conditions are set to Elevation options, not Plan.
Posts Featuring Dimension Updates in Glyph Releases 
Glyph – Release 2.0
- Group Dimensions settings specifically for walls.
- Release notes
Glyph – Release 2.1
- Enhanced dimensioning with linked file support—dimension views/sheets across linked Revit files.
- Release notes
Glyph – Release 2.2
- Introduced MEP dimension categories, improved grid dimension support, Composer updates.
- Release notes
Glyph – Release 2.3
- Expanded dimension category support (Air Terminals, Ducts, Electrical, Plumbing, Lighting).
- Release notes
Glyph – Release 2.4
- Added Room dimension category, improved collision avoidance and UI.
- Release notes
Glyph – Release 2.6
- Added Dimension Groups with Combine and Compose strategies for advanced grouping, order, and spacing.
- Introduced grid options (Overall + Individual) and wall dimension order with drag-and-drop customization.
- Release notes