Modifying A Family Type; Adding A Type To A Family - Autodesk 256B1-05A761-1301 - AutoCAD Revit Structure Suite 2010 User Manual

Change the family type using the
Change the family type using the Match tool. See
Tool on page 397.
For detailed information about families and family types, see

Modifying a Family Type

You can access the properties of a family type in the Project Browser or from an element that uses that type
in a current project. For detailed information about modifying families, see
To modify a family type
1 Do one of the following:
2 In the Type Properties dialog:
3 Click OK to exit all dialogs.
If you are modifying a family type in a project, any instances of elements with the same family type in the
project update to reflect your modifications.

Adding a Type to a Family

After loading a family into a project, you can create different family types from within the project.
To add a type to a family using the Project Browser
1 In the Project Browser, expand Families.
2 Expand the family category.
3 Expand the family.
4 Do either of the following:
5 Enter a new name for the type.
6 Select the type, right-click, and click Properties.
7 In the Type Properties dialog, enter new parameter values, and click OK.
To create a family type from an element in a project, see
122.
420 | Chapter 9 Revit Families
Element Properties
In the Project Browser, under Families, right-click the family type, and click Properties.
Select an element in the project, right-click, and click Element Properties. In the Instance
Properties dialog, click Edit Type.
Under Type Parameters, change parameter values as desired.
The parameters that display vary depending on the family type that you are modifying.
If desired, in the upper-left corner, click Rename, and enter a new name.
Select the family, right-click, and click New Type.
Select a type, right-click, and click Duplicate.
BEST PRACTICE To minimize type property editing, duplicate the family type that most resembles
the type that you want to create.
on page 120.
Changing Component Types Using the Match Type
The Families Guide
The Families Guide
Creating a New Family Type in a Project
on page 418.
on page 418.
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