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I am trying to create a corner window family in Revit.
I use the void extrusion command but when I go to 3d view it is clear that the void is only a 2d plane (see attached image).
Any ideas what I am doing wrong?
Thanks
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Hit the green check to finish the sketch. You will then see a 3D void object.
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I am trying to follow a tutorial to create a parametric corner window in Revit 2013. So I am making a family object, parametric as all family objects must be,
This tutorial was created by abi3dtech and posted on Youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmE4sWc8JSc
See the attached image “Corner window on Youtube.” He can open the wall with all the parametric void options for the opening. This happens at about 10.30.
I cannot. See second attached image which is as far as I have got. Did I do something wrong in the earlier stages?
Any ideas what I am doing wrong.?
I learnt cad with things like AutoCad blocks and MicroStation dimension driven cells so if you can think of any parallels that would be useful.
Thanks in advance.
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I seem to have answered my own question. It seems you select the wall and then click Family types command. The wall opening can be dimensionally adjusted and the window will parametrically follow suit. Can anyone think of other tutorials involving the learning of Family types?
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Another problem. I seem to have created my window in the wrong position. The edge of frame is on the wall centre line whereas I should centre of window frame at that point. I need to move it down 60mm. I don’t seem able to drag. Must be something to do with parametric properties. Any ideas?
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Download the families guide from the autodesk site ,, That's where you should have started.
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I have read that extrusions are tied to the plane on which they are created. Once you have created it how do you tell what plane it is on? Sorry if that’s stupid but I am fairly new to this.
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Look at the attached image. Ghosted property under constraints.
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OK Thanks. Are there constraints on how you copy extrusions because , at the moment, I am having a lot of trouble doing this.
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OK I am trying to create a window family. I drew a rectangular form in plan to provide basis of a mullion. I have read that extrusions are tied to the plane on which they are created. But when I go to ref level floor plan I cannot copy or move mullion. Is there a certain way of moving or copying extrusions when creating families? Or have I made a mistake with constraints or parameters?
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Have you thoroughly studied the families guide? I think you need to spend more time there.
If you need more than one of an item in a family, in some cases, it is better to just edit the original and copy the the sketch to a second, third ... location. Or sometimes it is better as a nested family with multiple copies. But you can also just copy or mirror the element but your parametric s may be gone.
There is a big learning curve with families and it takes lots of practice.
Here is a very important rule.
- DON'T JUST START MODELING! - Think out your family first
- ALWAYS START WITH YOUR REFERENCE PLANES - Set your parametric s first
- DON'T USE 'CONSTRUCTION LINES' No Need when you have established reference planes.
- DON'T OVER USE REFERENCE PLANES. Use them for parametric s and major shape limits but secondary limits can be defined by dimensions off the primary shape edges.
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I am trying to create a corner window family in Revit and as you can see from image below am having problems.
I know someone will say read the help menu but that’s too dry. You need tutorials you can work through step by step, only way to learn.
I have dropped it into my project but two faces of corner window are not attaching to two faces of walls in building. Why is that? I can’t get it to rotate?
I have also tried flexing it before it went in. The shapes will move but not always the glass panes. When you click the lock icon when you are making elements in a family, the element will then stick like glue to any element whose face abuts with the new element? i.e. you are locking to geometry not dimensions?
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Here are some tutorials I found on youtube that show you how to create a corner window. With these plus your HELP menu and the Revit families guide you should have a good jump on whats going wrong.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmE4sWc8JSc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7prI2iBvrc
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Thanks for the help. Actually the first video by abi3dtech is the tutorial I am trying to follow.
Although the geometry of my window is different, I feel the knowledge should be sufficient.
I attach the family component I have made below. May be you could have a look at it?
Any ideas what I am doing wrong?
Thanks in advance.
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