Families
Watch these videos to learn about creating and modifying content for use in the building model.
Topics in this section
Select a Family Template (2016)
Demonstrates the types of family templates available and the criteria for selecting a template.
Create an Extrusion (2017)
Demonstrates how to create an extrusion from a 2D sketch.
Create a Blend (2017)
Demonstrates how to create a blend from 2 profile sketches.
Create a Revolve (2017)
Demonstrates how to create a revolve by sweeping a 2D profile around an axis.
Create a Sweep (2017)
Demonstrates how to create a sweep by sweeping a 2D profile along a path.
Create a Swept Blend (2017)
Demonstrates how to create a swept blend from a starting shape, an ending shape, and a 2D path.
Working with Voids (2017)
Demonstrates how to create a 3D void shape to cut geometry.
Adding a Subcategory to a Reference Plane (2017)
Demonstrates how to add a subcategory to a reference plane.
Use Visibility Parameters in Families (2016)
Learn how visibility parameters can be used in a family to control geometry once loaded into a project.
Using Nested and Shared Families (2016)
Understand how to set the shared family parameter when nesting a family how the shared setting affects tagging and scheduling.
Parent topic:
Customize Revit