Default Family Template File Invalid

If the path specified for the default path for family templates is missing, the Default Family Template File Invalid dialog displays. Specify a valid path and be sure family template files are located in the specified folder.

Define a path for default family templates:

1. Open Revit.
2. Click File tabOptions and click the File Locations tab.
   Note: If the File tab is not visible, open a model or start a new one.
3. Set the Default path for family template files to this location: C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\<product><version>\Family Templates\<language>.

   Example: C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\RVT 2023 Release\Family Templates\English_I\

   Note: The Program Data folder may be hidden. You can display it by adjusting your Windows settings to display hidden folders.
4. Optional: The default path for family template files can be set to any valid path for your network.
5. Click OK.

Default family templates are part of the core content and are automatically included as part of the Revit installation process. If the core content is missing, you need to reinstall Revit.

You can use Load Autodesk Family to find and load sample content from the browser directly into your model.

If you need to reinstall default family templates, download and install content, or reinstall Revit.

To download content from the web

1. Download and extract the desired content using the following link.
   • Autodesk Revit Content , select the release year and the content pack at the link provided.
   Note: The self-extracting file will install the selected content to default folders on your computer.
2. Once the process is complete, use the procedure above to define the path for the default family templates.

To reinstall

1. Launch Windows Control Panel.
2. Select Uninstall a program.
3. Select Revit 2023 Release from the list.
4. Select Uninstall/Change.
5. After the install wizard launches, select reinstall and follow the prompts.