How do you create a hidden line in Revit?

In Revit, one straightforward way to create a hidden line is by using the Linework tool to override the line style of an element in a specific view.

Using the Linework Tool

The Linework tool allows you to change the line style of any element edge or line in the current view. This is a powerful tool for locally overriding the display of individual lines without affecting the overall object style or view settings.

Here's how you use it to create a hidden line based on the provided reference:

1. Access the Tool: Go to the Modify tab on the Ribbon. In the View panel, click on the Linework tool icon.
   • Navigation: Modify tab > View panel > (Linework)
2. Select Line Style: On the Options Bar (usually below the Ribbon), find the "Line Style" dropdown. Click it and select Hidden Lines or another line style from the list that represents hidden lines (your template might have variations).
3. Apply to Element: Move your cursor over the element edge or line that you want to appear as hidden. Click on the desired line. The tool will immediately change the line style of that specific edge to the selected style in the current view.

Key Advantages of the Linework Tool

• Local Override: Changes only apply to the specific element edge you click and only in the current view, leaving other views and element properties untouched.
• Ignores View Settings: As noted in the reference, this tool works regardless of the setting of the Show Hidden Lines view parameter. This means you can force an edge to appear as hidden (or any other style) even if the view settings would normally hide it or show it differently.

This method is particularly useful for clarifying complex geometry or showing specific conditions in a detail view or plan without altering the model's fundamental representation.