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geometry around the insertion point in a manner that makes it easy to
place the fixture into your models. Fixtures that need to be adjacent to
elements are easier to insert when their geometry is properly oriented with
the insertion point. Also, take into consideration how the fixture may be
rotated in your model.
Because of the potential complexities of creating a new family and
maintaining company standards and consistency, it can be useful to have
a standard “family-planning” sketchpad, where design, parameters, and
reference planes can all be drawn out before committing yourself to an
actual family.
Figure 20.2
shows an example of a form used for planning the
construction of a Revit family.
