The Role Of Families In Revit

Almost everything in Revit comes in the form of families except materials and toposurfaces. This is why it is so important to have a clear understanding of families in Revit. The types of objects that are typically thought of as families include doors, windows, etc. However, it includes dimensions and views as well. I think that Revit families have their own file type because they are not always specific to one project. The ones that are (in-place family) can only be used in the project file they are saved to. Sometimes Revit families only offer limited choices. It is important to be able to make your own families because it allows for more creativity and customization in your project (Module 10, Session