In Revit, families are essential building components. Each individual column is called a Instance. Instance – there can be several 400×400 columns in one building. Types in the family – the same looking rectangular column can be various sizes: 400×400, 500×500, etc.
The model – is the entire building in Revit as a whole.įamily categories – types of elements that a building can is made from: columns, floors, walls, doors, windows etc.įamilies – different types of columns: for example, rectangular column, round column, rolled I-beam column. Model – Family Categories – Families – Types – Instance Below you can find some definitions of Revit families: