Auto dimension ceilings using dynamo

how can i auto dimension the ceiling tiles using dynamo

iam getting the outer faces but actually what i require is tile reference

Hi @dineshsubramani,

Use the Compound Pattern Reference node.



Dimension ceiling.dyn (14.4 KB)

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Thank a Lot @Alban_de_Chasteigner this works great
but currently iam trying to do from a linked file

and what the input reference number means can you please explain

Not sure of it’s possible with a linked ceiling.
The reference number input is the number of ceiling tiles to be dimensioned.

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Hi Alban
can we retrieve line or geometry using the references which we use to create dimensions

Yes this is exactly the purpose of this node.
It isn’t easy but I’ve alteady done it.

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what i need the curve of the reference element do you have any idea

Can i get edge from those reference ?