topic Re: elevation dimension in rcp in Modeling

elevation dimension in rcp

clauds1223 — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:30:32 GMT

Hi there,

I am trying to use an elevation dimension in my rcp view (a 3D document view) to the show height of a roof at the points where it meets the wall. My issue is that the elevation dimension is showing a negative value and is also showing the incorrect height from project zero (the correct elevation to project zero is 166540). Refer to below image. How would I approach fixing this or what is a recommended approach to showing the roof elevation on an rcp.

Dimension settings...

Roof settings...

Operating system used: Windows 11

Re: elevation dimension in rcp

Lingwisyer — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 01:53:58 GMT

Use the Spot Level tool.

The Elevation Dimension is the vertical dimension on the drawing from Project Zero, not the z-dimension. I do not see any situation where it actually makes sense to use this option in plan, so GS could probably disable it to reduce confusion.

Ling.

Re: elevation dimension in rcp

clauds1223 — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 01:53:34 GMT

I'm trying the spot level tool but it only shows a value of 0.

Re: elevation dimension in rcp

Lingwisyer — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 02:07:34 GMT

I suspect that you are not actually selecting your ceiling. Make sure your slab / roof highlights when placing the dimension, else it will just gravity to the top of any visible mesh, or place on PZero if there is no mesh. If your element does not have a Fill, you will need to cursor over the boundary. You can move the dimension after placing.

Ling.