Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
precise size for the limits of the titleblock. If you are using a template with a
preset size, the rectangle is already dimensioned to the appropriate size.
Using Existing CAD Graphics
Once you have chosen a template and the size has been determined, you can
import a CAD titleblock for reference. When working in the Family Editor,
youcannotlinkaCADfile.ThestylesintheCADfilewillbecomeRevitstyles
within your titleblock family, so you may want to do the work in a file and
then copy the Revit linework to another blank file when finished. This keeps
your titleblock family free from unwanted styles. Chances are there will be
many unnecessary styles from the CAD file and they do not conform to your
naming standards. This excess information will be carried through to every
project that uses the titleblock. The idea here is to create a titleblock family
that is in clean, native Revit format.
ClicktheImportCADbuttonontheInserttaboftheFamilyEditortoimport
your CAD titleblock. You may want to use the Preserve option for the colors
in the CAD file so that you can draw an appropriate Revit line to match the
line weight based on the CAD color. Align the imported CAD file with the
rectangle in the family so the titleblock fits properly, and pin it in place to
avoid any accidental movement.
The Line button on the Create tab of the Family Editor allows you to draw
thelinesnecessarytotracetheimportedCADgraphics.YoucanusethePick
Lines tool on the Draw panel of the Modify | Place Lines contextual tab to
generate Revit lines quickly in the same location as the CAD graphics.
Object Styles
The templates for creating a titleblock have some predefined object
styles that determine the lines used in the titleblock. You can create line
styles, but they will not be available for use in the family. You must use
object styles for the linework in a titleblock family. This distinguishes
the lines from the line styles in your projects so that changes to project
line styles do not affect your titleblock. You can create any object styles
you need for your titleblock family by clicking the Object Styles button
on the Manage tab in the Family Editor.
