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A simple example of a family map is a solid panel as shown below:
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Family Name is shown in the Revit Properties window when the part is selected in the model.
Type Name is shown in the Type Properties window accessed by clicking on Edit Type in the Revit Properties window.
Family Type is either Precast or Reinforcement.
Category depends on the selected Family Type. If Precast is selected then the category will be a type of precast element such as Solid Panel, Insulated Panel, Column, IT Beam, Spandrel, and so on. If the Family Type is Reinforcement then the category can be Strand, Rebar, Stirrup-Spiral, Stirrup-Tie or Mesh.
Design Type is only available if the Family Type is Precast. The available options are Beam, Column or Wall.
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