Use Families in the Project

Create an instance of a family type in the project, or change the family type for an existing element.

To add an element

1. In a project, do one of the following:
   • On the appropriate tab of the ribbon, click the element to create. In the Type Selector, select the desired family type.
   • Select the family type in the Project Browser, and drag it to the drawing area.
   • Select the family type in the Project Browser, right-click, and click Create Instance.
2. On the Options Bar, specify any necessary values or selections.
3. In the drawing area, click to place the element.

To change the family type of existing elements

You can change an element to use another family type within the same category.

1. Open a view that displays the elements to change.
2. Do one of the following:
   • In the view, select one or more elements belonging to the same category. In the Type Selector, select the desired family type.
   • In the Project Browser, select the desired family type, right-click, and click Match. In the drawing area, select each element to change its type.
   • Click Modify tabClipboard panel (Match Type Properties). In the view, select the element whose type you want to match. Then select elements to apply that type to.