Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Inser
t
Figure 1.19
shows the Insert tab in the Family Editor; this
environment contains tools for bringing other files into your family file.
The tools for linking are visible but disabled because importing is the
only available method for bringing a CAD file into a Revit family file.
The arrow on the Import panel accesses the same dialog box as in the
project environment and can be seen earlier in
Figure 1.4
.
Figure 1.19
The Family Editor—Insert tab
Annotate
On the Annotate tab within the Family Editor environment,
you will find the types of annotation tools that can be used in a family
file. The Dimension panel can be expanded to establish dimension
styles within the family file, as shown in
Figure 1.20
.
Text styles, as
indicated previously in
Figure 1.6
,
can be accessed from the arrow on
the Text panel.
Figure 1.20
The Family Editor—Annotate tab
View
The View tab in the Family Editor environment, as shown in
Figure 1.21
,
is limited to tools for managing the family views. Section
views can be created and camera positions can also be established for
3D views.
Figure 1.21
The Family Editor—View tab
Manage
In the Family Editor environment, the Manage tab, shown in
Figure 1.22
, is populated with tools for establishing settings within the
family file. The MEP Settings button allows you to establish load
