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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. This textbox can be left blank to accept “All Types.”
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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Property is the value that Sync needs for the family map.
Parameter/Value is either the name of the property in the family or type that corresponds to the property or is the constant value for that property.
Type describes the type of the parameterproperty. It can be Instance, Constant, or Type. Instance Parameter or Constant. Parameter means the parameter property is found in the family instance . Type means the parameter is found in or the family type. Constant means the value is a constant and doesn’t need to be found in the family instance or type.
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