linetypes & weights

[pshupe]

I am trying to match a linetype and weight that we currently use in AutoCAD. It is a 2HR firerated line. It is a very thick dashed line with text inside of every dash to show the extent of the fire rated walls. How can I create something similar in REVIT 2009. Thanks.

Actually, I can't even figure out how to add a weight to a regular dashed line. Under the line element properties itonly gives you an option to pick wide vs dashed line. What if I want a wide dashed line?? I was thinking I could just fake it for now with a thick dashed line with text inside the dashes, but I can't even do that?? Thanks again.

Regards Peter.

[cporter.207875]

You can't create a linetype in Revit that uses text (as far as I know). Only dots and dashes.
I have created a similar element using the "generic model - line based" family template. Set it up to array a group of lines and model text. This works for straight "lines." It gets more complicated with curves.

[cporter.207875]

Here is an example of something similar. It works OK, but could probably use some tweaking.

[dlpdi5b]

here's a similar thread; talks about using a repeating detail to create a complex linetype with text.

http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=97460&highlight=fence+line