Revit Universal Window: Step-by-Step Array Production Guide

Revit Universal Window – Array Production Process

Step 1: Create a Vertical Column

Start by creating a new family file and selecting “Metric Generic Model.rft” as the template.

Draw reference planes at positions 960 and 2280.

Next, create a vertical column by setting the work plane, drawing an elevation rectangle, and adjusting its width to 30 on both left and right sides.

Set the stretch starting and ending points to +30 and -30, then complete the drawing.

Add a height dimension and create parameters named “Mullion Material” and “Stile Height”.

Convert the height dimension to a “Stile Height” parameter label.

Set the visibility of the mullion to appear in 3D, front, and back views.

Save the file as “Universal Window – Mullion.rfa”.

Step 2: Create a Crossbeam

Using the same method, create the crossbeam family and save it as “Universal Window – Stiles.rfa”.

Load the mullion and crossbeam family files from the library and configure their parameters accordingly.

Step 3: Assemble the Universal Window Array

Select “Metric Window.rft” as the template, add window glass, and save this as “Universal Window – Array.rfa”.

Add integer parameters for the “Number of Horizontal Beams” and “Number of Stiles”, along with parameters for “Horizontal Spacing”, “Vertical Spacing”, “Crossbeam Length”, and “Stile Height”.

Set calculation formulas for the “Crossbeam Length” and “Stile Height” parameters.

Draw reference planes to position the mullions, add dimensions, and convert these to the “Vertical Spacing” parameter label.

Load the “Universal Window – Mullion.rfa” and “Universal Window – Stiles.rfa” family files from the library.

Using the “Components” command, place the mullions, align them with the reference planes on the elevation, and lock their positions.

Specify the height and material parameters for the mullions, linking the nested family parameters to the main family parameters.

To adjust parameters, first click on the window frame, then click again to open the dialog box for editing.

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