Autodesk 24000-000000-9860 - Revit Architecture - PC, User Manual

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In the Element Properties dialog, select a value for the Subcategory parameter.
7 Set the reference planes and sketch lines properties for Defines Origin and Is Reference properties.
8 Add any additional family types by using the Family Type command on the Settings menu.
9 Click File menu
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Save to save the family. Revit Architecture saves the file with an RFA extension.
Wall Inserts and Closure Planes
In wall-hosted families, you can add reference planes to define the location of the wall closure. This point
controls the wall wrapping depending on the wall layer parameters. You can have up to 2 closure planes for
each insert.
To specify wall closure location:
1 In a wall-hosted family, select the reference plane located at the desired closure point.
TIP Use dimension tools to control this location.
2 On the Options Bar, click .
3 In the Element Properties dialog, select Wall Closure, and click OK.
4 For components with dual closure planes, you can add a second reference plane to control the
additional closure plane.
Creating a Window Family
You create window families by defining what the window looks like in plan view, elevation view, and 3D
view.
Before reading this topic, you should already have read Family Editor Basics on page 341.
The following graphics depict the Revit Architecture standard window in the different views.
Plan view of window
Elevation view of window
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