How do I replace one family with another in Revit?

How do I replace a family in Revit?

Once you are have the family file open, simply click on Family Category and Parameters on the Ribbon. Here you will be able to see the family type and change it. Once you’ve done that, you can reload the family in the project. Now, you will be able to insert it as the new family type you have set.

How do you duplicate and replace families in Revit?

right-click the family or type, and click Rename. As an alternative, select the type and press F2. right-click a type, and click Duplicate.

Can you change family category Revit?

In the Family Editor, click Create tab (or Modify tab) Properties panel (Family Category and Parameters). From the dialog, select a family category whose properties you want to import into the current family. Specify the family parameters. Note: Family parameter options vary depending on family category.

How do you change the family type when inserting a component?

To change the family type of an element in the drawing area of a project, do one of the following:

1. Select the element and change the family type using the Type Selector.
2. Change the family type using the Match Type Properties tool. See Changing Element Types Using the Match Type Tool.

How do I add a family to an existing 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 do I edit family worksets in Revit?

When working on a team project that is enabled for worksharing, you can move an element from one workset to another.

1. In the drawing area, select an element.
2. On the Properties palette, locate the Workset parameter under Identity Data.
3. Click in the Value column for the parameter, and select a new workset.

Where is the Find Replace tool in Revit?

Click Modify | Text Notes tab Tools panel (Find/Replace). In the Find/Replace dialog, for Find, enter the text you want to replace. For Replace with, enter the new text.

How do you change text in Revit?

Edit Model Text

1. In the drawing area, select the model text.
2. Click Modify | Generic Models tab Text panel Edit Text.
3. In the Edit Text dialog, change the text as desired.
4. Click OK.