Tag Archives: Family Creation

Blog fixed and September 2018 Update

Apologies to those who thought Xrev fell off the map.  We had some issues with the News section of our website which hopefully should now all be resolved and we are going to try a be more regular with our … Continue reading

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Family Creation – Bi-Folding Windows or Doors

Did you ever want to create that single Bi-Folding window or door that could handle every possible configuration?  Well the other day I did… What is every possible configuration? Obviously Height/Width Control Obviously Position within the Wall Obviously Number of … Continue reading

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Xrev Generic Content now available online

You can now access high quality, Xrev created Generic Content Families via Design Content.  Follow the below links to see previews of the content and their full list of features. The current list includes: Overhead Cupboard – 1 Door Overhead … Continue reading

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Family Creation – Sunshading System

I was recently asked to develop a sample family for a manufacturer’s sunshading system. Requirements: Adjustable Height/Length/Number of Blades Maximum Span Blade Rotation (within a given range) Optional Electronic Mechanical Operation Standoff Distance & Bracket Size/Position control Material Options, include … Continue reading

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Face Based Families – What’s wrong with them?

I hear this quite frequently “We don’t use face based families because…”.  However, I believe they are one of the best family types there are. Common Misconceptions & Benefits: We don’t use face based families because when the host is … Continue reading

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Conditional Statements – pushing the limits of Revit

So last week I was tasked with create a duct mounted adjustable pitch axial flow fan.  I was told there were 672 variations permissable and provided a spreadsheet of sizes and a diagram explaining how it matched up. Sure I … Continue reading

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Latest Family Creations – September 2013

Ever wanted some internal glazing and partitioning systems for Revit?  That’s what I’ve been working on lately for another manufacturer who sees the value of BIM and supplying high quality Revit content for their customers. This one had me tossing … Continue reading

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Revit MEP Content – Standardisation/Feedback

Lately I’ve been having to write a number of specifications for content creation for Revit MEP families.  As I’m not an MEP Engineer of any sorts, I rely on feedback from others.  When I do this, I don’t like to … Continue reading

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Latest Family Creations

I’ve been busy lately working on some space heaters/fire places for a manufacturer. These family stretch the capabilities of Revit Family Creation whilst still keeping them user friendly. The user can select what type of Flue they’d like (based upon … Continue reading

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Creating Tactile Indicators Families (TGSI)

I’m sure anyone who’s ever done a commercial project has needed to show tactile indicators on their documentation.  I noticed some of my clients would simply use a filled region and a detail group. Instead how about using a 3D … Continue reading

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