Family Category and Parameters

The Family Category and Parameters tool assigns the properties of a predefined family category to the component you are creating. The tool is only available within the Family Editor.

Family parameters define behaviors or Identity Data that apply across all types in that family. Different categories have different family parameters based on how Vasari expects the component to be used. Some common examples of family parameters that control how the family behaves include:

To specify family parameters:

  1. In the Family Editor, click Model tab (or Modify tab)Properties panel (Family Category and Parameters).
  2. From the dialog, select a family category whose properties you want to import into the current family.
  3. Specify the family parameters.
    Note: Family parameter options vary depending on family category.
  4. Click OK.