
This North Point Annotation Symbol is a native Revit family designed for clear site orientation on architectural plan sheets. The symbol features a clean, minimalist graphic representation of a north arrow, comprising a bold letter N positioned above two elongated, mirrored triangular forms. These triangles are filled with a light grey tone, providing visual contrast against the black typography. The geometry is streamlined and professional, intended for high-legibility on standard construction documentation. As a dedicated annotation family, it maintains consistent line weights and scale regardless of the view's zoom level, ensuring that the orientation remains clear and legible across various project phases, from initial site analysis to final permit submission sets.
The download is a 399 KB file containing a Revit family (.rfa). Load it into a project from the Insert tab with Load Family, then place it like any other component of its category; it schedules and tags with the rest of your model.
Load this family directly into your Revit project as a generic annotation. Once placed on a sheet or within a drafting view, the symbol can be rotated to align with the project's true or project north. Users can easily manage its visibility through the standard object styles or visibility graphics settings in Revit, ensuring it remains consistent across all site-related floor plans and roof plans within the documentation set.
Essential for any architectural, landscape, or civil engineering project, this symbol is a fundamental requirement for site plan documentation. It is used to clearly communicate orientation on floor plans, site plans, and roof plans across all project stages, from planning applications to construction drawings. Professionals will typically place this component in the title block area or directly onto the plan layout to ensure compliance with industry standards for drawing clarity. It is compatible with all standard BIM workflows and project templates.
Black North Point Annotation Symbol
Free
File formats
What changed in 1.0
Initial release.
Free to use in personal and commercial projects, including paid client work.
Covers 1 seat.