Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
9. Open the
Ch20_Ceiling Exit Light.rfa
family found at
10. Create a 4″ (100 mm) square extrusion centered at the intersection of
the reference planes. Set the depth of the extrusion to 1″ (25 mm).
Create another extrusion that is 2 1/2″ (63 mm) wide and 12″ (300
mm) long. In the Properties palette, set Extrusion Start to 1″ (25 mm)
and Extrusion End to 11″ (275 mm). Center the extrusion at the
intersection of the reference planes.
11. Select both extrusions, and click the Visibility Settings button on the
Mode panel of the contextual tab. Remove the check mark from the box
next to Plan/RCP and click OK. This keeps the extrusions from being
visible in plan views or reflected ceiling plans.
12. Click the Family Types button on the Properties panel of the Create tab.
Create a new parameter by clicking the Add button at the right of the
dialog box. Name the parameter
Show Face 1
. Set the parameter as an
instance parameter, and set Type Of Parameter to Yes/No. Group the
parameter under Graphics. Click OK.
13. Repeat step 12 to create another parameter named
Show Face 2
. Click
OK to exit the Family Types dialog box.
14. Click the Load Family button on the Insert tab. Browse to the
annotation family you created and click Open. Click the Symbol button
on the Annotate tab, and place the annotation symbol at the
intersection of the reference planes.
