How to Create Multifunctional Keel Families in Revit
When working on decoration models, you often need to create multiple types of keel families based on project requirements. Managing a separate family for each keel type can lead to an overwhelming number of families, making them difficult to locate and manage.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to streamline the process by creating multifunctional keel families:
1. Start by creating a metric profile family. Design both the main and secondary keel profiles as illustrated in the image.
2. Next, create a metric standard model family for the keel. Switch to the floor plan view and draw reference planes to establish an instance parameter called Length, as shown.
3. Use the Layout command to draw a path. Then, align this path with the corresponding reference planes, as demonstrated in the figure.
4. Load the previously created profile family into the keel family. Select the main keel profile and finish editing mode, as depicted.
5. Select the keel model you created, then navigate to the properties bar under the Graphics group. Click on Visible, then choose Related Family Parameters. Add a Main keel visibility parameter as a type parameter, as illustrated.
6. Repeat the previous steps: use the Layout command to select the secondary keel profile, create the secondary keel model, and add a Secondary keel visibility type parameter, as shown.
7. Open the Family Types dialog box. Create a family type called Main keel and uncheck the Secondary keel visibility option. Likewise, create another family type named Secondary keel and uncheck Main keel visibility. Refer to the image for clarity.
8. Save the family as Horizontal keel.rfa and load it into your project. When placing the keel family, you can conveniently select the appropriate keel type within the same family, as shown in the figure.
Summary: This method leverages nested families and visibility parameters to control the display of primary and secondary keels within a single family. When your model requires a family composed of multiple components, consider using nested families with visibility controls to simplify management and improve efficiency.
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