You asked: How do I use System family in Revit?

What is a system family Revit?

System families contain family types that you use to create basic building elements such as walls, floors, ceilings, and stairs in your building models.

How do I import a system family into Revit?

Import Family Types

1. In the Family Editor, click Insert tab Import panel (Import Family Types).
2. In the Import Family Types dialog, navigate to the folder containing the family type file to import.
3. Select the file, and click Open.

How do I create a new system family in Revit?

Create a New Family Type in a Project

1. In the drawing area, select an element belonging to the desired type.
2. On the Properties palette, click (Edit Type).
3. In the Type Properties dialog, click Duplicate.
4. In the Name dialog, enter a name for the new type and click OK.
5. Specify properties for the type, as desired.

How many types of families are there in Revit?

The 3 kinds of families in Revit are: system families, loadable families, and in-place families. Most elements that you create in your projects are system families or loadable families.

What is the difference between component and family in Revit?

A component can be saved as an rfa file. Therefore, it is a family. Comprising of one single family type, yet still a family it is.

Where are families on Revit?

When trying to access Revit family files, you may encounter a problem locating the files. Issue: By default, family files are typically stored in a location like the following: C:ProgramDataAutodesk Libraries.

Why can’t I load a family in Revit?

If the category of the family you are trying to load does not match, you will receive the warning and the family will not be loaded. For example, if you select Architecture > Door to begin placing a door and then you select Load Family from the contextual menu, you can only load door families.

Why Revit Cannot load family files?

Causes: A command other than Load Family (such as Component) was used to insert the family. The selected family did not match the category of the command (for example a Window or Door family was selected when using the Component command).

How do I add a system type in Revit MEP?

Create System Types

1. In the Project Browser, expand Families Duct Systems Duct System. Tip: To create a custom system type for piping, expand Families Piping Systems Piping System.
2. Right-click a system type, and click Duplicate.
3. Select the duplicate, right-click, and click Rename. Enter a name for the new system type.

How do you edit a family wall in Revit?

Select an instance of the family in the drawing area, and click Modify | tab Mode panel (Edit Family). Double-click an instance of the family in the drawing area. Note: The double-click editing behavior is determined by the setting for the Family element type in the Double-click Options.