Then follow these 2 steps.
Roof tags in revit.
See hd version of video tutorial here.
On the options bar do the following.
As you place room tags they align with existing tags.
This tool is located in the modify tab.
Download manufacturer approved bim content for roofs.
Load into project and tag roofs.
Discover free revit bim objects for roofs.
Use it to extend the dormer roof to the main roof.
If some or all elements in a view do not have tags you can apply tags and symbols to untagged elements in one operation.
Click in a room to place the room tag.
Tag materials use a material tag to identify the type of material used for an element or a layer of an element.
9 join roofs add opening to create dormer.
Use join unjoin roof tool.
Add tags and keynotes in a 3d view you can lock a 3d view in order to tag elements and add keynotes in the view.
Whether you want a double gable roof with 6 pyramid shaped dormers or a simple gambrel roof the basics remain the same.
Start a new family and use the generic annotation template.
Change the family category to roof tags then press ok.
Choose the generic tag template 3.
Revit roof tag create a new family using the generic tag template.
Change the category to roof tags.
To include a leader line with the room tag select leader.
Then in the family category parameters dialog switch it to be assigned to the roof category.
Revit roof slope can seem complicated at first glance but by learning a few critical features you can create any roof shape you desire.
Click architecture tab room area panel tag room drop down tag room.
The example below will show how to setup a new tag for a roof but this process can be used for any tag that doesn t have a default family in revit such as pipe accessories.