How to Change the Mechanical Equipment Family Type Directly When Opening the Revit Metric Standard Model Template
When creating a family in Revit, the software prompts you to select a family template that matches the type of element you want to create. This template acts as a building block, containing essential information required at the start of family creation and when placing families within a project.
Steps to Change the Family Type: Open the metric standard family template, then left-click on the family category. Locate the mechanical equipment category and make the necessary changes to directly modify the type, as illustrated below:
What is the impact of changing the family type in the template?
First, it affects how the family is displayed within the project template.
Second, it changes the appearance and behavior within the family template itself.
For example:
Metric Standard — Steel bars can be attached to the main structure, set to always remain vertical, and files can be shared across projects.
Mechanical Equipment Sample — Classification options such as pumps can be assigned, and adding connector sizes allows setting radius or diameter parameters.
Therefore, choosing the correct family template type is crucial for efficient management and classification within your project.
Related Skills:
How to Create Multiple Family Types in the Same Revit Model File
Revit MEP Family Template Techniques Based on Surface Metric Standard Models
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