Revit family host greyed out You can fix the ones buried inside the floor by simply select them and change the Offset value. Hope that helps, Jun 27, 2017 · Any Ideas why this is happening in Revit 2017? I opened our template and did a saveas with the box checked regarding the central file and both of my save buttons are greyed out. This works great but now there is no way to edit the workplane Jul 14, 2017 · The reason for this is that the electrical socket family was created as a Wall Based: So how do you change the hosting in a family so that it can be place elsewhere? Well, what you can’t do is open the family and change it there, as in the Family Category and Parameters, you will see the Host parameter and value greyed-out. I can edit the family and change it there, but then it also changes the other parameter so the ratio stays true. Just another 20 mins of my day gone solving the never-ending Revit riddle. Mar 27, 2022 · Doors from the architectural model greyed out just fine and I can't figure out why is this happening only to the structural model. The placed family is grayed out for new host or working plane selection. Aug 29, 2018 · Anytime something is greyed out, Revit should let you know why- say by an info box when you hover over. Walls are greyed out: Revit Building >> Technical Support. Wed, Jan 6, 2016 at 1:06:24 PM. I do not have internet issues. 5 - Select the original, non shared <family types> parameter and click the pencil button to edit. Join Paul F. Fri, Dec 14, 2012 at 6:55:17 AM. I can edit the model as I like, it is detached and all I need to take is these values Feb 7, 2018 · Hello, If you select the mass and clic "Edit In-Place", then you will be able to change the instance parameters too. - I tried the Load Autodesk Family from a new, totally empty project. the problem I have with my R2022 family (attached) is that I can't delete that host. Jan 16, 2019 · Some of them are greyed-out, wich has to do with yes-no parameters being active or not. Click Exit Viewport Crop to return to the sheet layer or design layer. The bottom of the lamp is flush with the Ref Level in elevation view. Basically when a formula only has one variable, both values can be worked out using the math so you are able to change the value directly (and the variable will be calculated and changed), or indirectly (the variable parameter is changed and the formula is used to calculate the value. beam references. Is this normal behavior - that the Aug 22, 2011 · Revit 2015, R2, update 6. Besides, some downloaded families need some adjustments, and I have already needed to edit a family and it could not have been done. What I want is that only elements activated (with yes/no parameters) for a specific type are visible. One of them allows for the HT to be picked and moved, i. I figure this has to be a Discipline issue, but I have it set to "Mechanical" Discipline, so sho Jul 18, 2013 · Under VG>Revit Links> Display Settings> click on By Host View and in the RVT Link Displat Settings dialog box change from By host View to Custom and turn them off there. This results in the annotation symbols showing up on every view where you havent switched off all the generic annotations. None of the above resolved the issue. 4, when going in to "preview" part of my model goes invisible. Jul 14, 2022 · Hey Guys, so i have a pendant light revit family that i am trying to edit and just extend the length on it but I haven't been able to unlock the properties. component level greyed out: Revit Building >> Technical Support. I can add shared parameters to labels but in the Family Aug 9, 2019 · I have a crane family that contains a nested family with Filled Regions for the plan depiction. You need to host the family properly so that it reports properly . I don't mean they are <not associated>, I mean the Work Plane parameter for the element is blank (see screenshots), and when I click the Modify >> Work Plane >> Edit Work Plane button all options are Feb 8, 2019 · Would be beneficial to use the default reference plane as your host especially in lighting fixtures and then the ability when you bring into the project to select, hosted, workplane or other a multi-plane based family would be amazing and save so much time then having multiple families for the one item. To control the parameters from the nested family with the host family in the Revit project it is Sep 11, 2017 · The categories will still be grayed out in Revit but you can modify them with the text file. Double-click on the rfa file and select a variant. I don't want inactive elements to be greyed out, but completely hidden from whatever familyview (floorplan, section, 3d etc>). (aka the Revit Way). Thanks Autodesk! Thats really useful! Apr 18, 2018 · In the 3D view, however, they appeared as they were supposed to. The level remains grayed out unless a new host is picked. I don't remember when that started though. Aug 28, 2009 · Open the Family editor, and take a look at an elevation view. I can place it easily in 3D view, but it sometimes associates with the incorrect level. G Cash +63 945 745 07 83 Understand & Master Shared Families #11 – Use shared families to create repetitive room equipment • If you have rooms with lots of equipments, use families with multiple nested shared families. Ask questions about Revit software, standards, trouble shooting, how to, family creation / modification, or just show off your latest project/model. e inaccessible, in specific family types and appear active as usual in the others. I was then going to have a label that displayed the text. But once I tried to use the family I cannot locate the whereabouts of the family which I loaded (not in window, wall or even in Component view). what could be causing this? attached are a video and the files for the families Select the viewport. • Will take some time to create, but better than model groups. How can I see them in my schedule. Mar 20, 2021 · Wall Hosted Simple Family In RevitHelp Support My Channel. It's true that on very rare occasion face-based element will move to unexpected locations with changes to the host. Sep 7, 2009 · (I have also shared the nested families under Setting>Families Categories and Parameters. Jul 4, 2013 · Using these conditional statements, the sole purpose of the visibility parameter check-boxes is destroyed as all these appeared greyed out, though either on/off. There should be a default Level called "Floor Line" or something like that. You need to spend some time with your help file and check out some tutorials on linked models, worksets and view templates. The problem is we have inserted and positioned these components in the family editor using Dynamo to automate certain processes. Why would it be greyed out and how can I adjust that parameter? (see image) Jun 8, 2012 · Grayed Out/Unavailable Parameters in Revit Families Posted on June 08, 2012 Author: Ron Palma Revit Working as the Ideate Support Tech the other day, I ran into a question where a user wanted to change a value of a parameter within a family. I'm having issues with one class of casework family. Sep 10, 2019 · We work with main-families and nested families. I have tried a new template and that doesn't work. When I created the lamp family I built it at zero elevation. Open the Family editor, and take a look at an elevation view. Apr 4, 2023 · what version of Revit are you using. How to control the parameters from the nested family from with host family in the Revit project? Parameters from nested families are not loaded into the host families by default. For the other one, however, it doesn't and it is greyed out on the Instance Properties. As the screenshot shows, the delete options are grayed-out. Jan 10, 2018 · When the family is placed on a floor plan and inside the boundary of a floor, it is hosted by the floor. 2. & Specialty Equip. 1. May 8, 2016 · And this is where Revit absolutely sucks: there might be 10 ways to reach an outcome but Revit usually propose only one and you are going to spend days going through the most logical path (which rarely work in Revit) to go all the way to the most complicated and time wasting one. My solution is to link the Instance parameter of the single stall family to the an instance parameter of the host family (i added "array to the end of the parameter name to avoid conflicts in the model). Mar 12, 2021 · Pick new host allows a new host to be chosen. But the nested families dont. In orer to eliminate Oct 11, 2016 · if you double click on the view in the sheet it activates it (you can also right click and "activate view") If you are "active" in the view ON THAT SHEET it may grey the view out if you have since left the sheet without deactivating it (depending on what version of revit you have) Jul 18, 2015 · I inherited a revit model where roofs have been modeled by face. So, since this kind of element can not be realocated I need to delete and create new ones. Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 5:56:18 PM. From what I've noticed you can disconnect the family from the schedule level but it still doesn't give a full freedom to move the family up and down without having to point to a new plane. There should be a default I have an object that is face, or work plane based. Aug 29, 2021 · These instructions (after 10 minutes in the video) show how to convert a face-hosted family into a non-hosted family. Click Crop to enter Edit Crop mode. I'm not sure whether it is a problem with the draw order or the masking effect of the different filled regions. There is a Communicate and Team icon that I have not seen before. Sep 19, 2012 · I have created a family that is intended to be placed on top of other families. The one I just loaded was a wall-hosted tub, so I was able to move it's host to different walls easily. If you are using Revit the way everyone in the world actually uses Revit; Each discipline has their own model and links to each others - Create face based or non-hosted families. When you load the family into your project, and then place the tub, Revit is "looking" for a host ( if it is a hosted family ) Hope this helps a bit. How do I update? is there a way to remove the Sep 13, 2024 · I have inherited a model in revit, a structural model. Workplane based elements allow for a new workplane to be chosen, which is easier if those are named because you don't have to find a view where the host is visible. Mon, Oct 7, 2013 at 1:32:26 PM. It's finicky when trying to place it on the correct host level (despite it seemingly attaching to the wall) is there a way to adjust the level constraint in the properties? it it grayed out and I can't Oct 22, 2014 · My Revit version is 2014. Jun 7, 2018 · 3 - Set the value for each <family type> using the dropdown menu. Is there a way to get the family to cut i Feb 15, 2017 · I am using Revit 2016, and was attempting to make a tag for duct fittings which shows "UP" or "DN" and an arrow. View. Oct 8, 2023 · When using Load Family in Revit from the Vault Addin, the button is greyed out after selecting a rfa file. (both WorkPlane-Based) Every nested family in the main-family is placed on the main-family's Level. Hello :) We work on designing schools, colleges and universities co-ordinating loose and fixed furniture. Any hints would be appreciated! Best Tom Render options greyed out: Revit Building >> Technical Support. Note here in Figure 2 that the Description does not have a formula, but the has the Value of the description in quotes. Oct 7, 2013 · Greyed out level and height options on family / group: Revit Building >> Technical Support. in 2023, when using place on face, you get an offset from host option. The tub Family most likely has a "system level" associated with it. Feb 28, 2017 · The rest are greyed out. I even tried drawing a pipe directly form a cold water, or any other system type connector and it keeps converting it to hydronic supply. I went to see whether the system classification is still in the model and it is (See below). Dec 13, 2017 · Hi, We have multiple project files were we have work plane based families representing massing blocks. I am currently working on a projects with 4 floors all of which look fine exceot for the ground floor. Modify/Place Wall Depth or Height: Community >> Newbies. In this instance a lamp on top of a desk. The family is categorized as 'Door', but the Visibility Setting for cut in plan is grayed out, see below. So, if you want to change the offset and keeping the association with its host, set the offset distance by parameter in the family. Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 5:43:42 PM. can anyone please help me to fix the issue. The drawback is if you customized your export setting in Revit you will have to redo those customization after loading the custom export settings txt file. I checked the object styles and the VG menu and they are both the same as the ductwork yet appear to be greyed out (see below). Feb 2, 2009 · Creating Specialty Equipment Families: Revit Systems >> Technical Support. Oct 16, 2018 · In your image supplied, it has the parameter "Host". All give me the same response - greyed out This happened after editing a cloud on a detail, after I selected the green tick to complete the editing (resizing) of the cloud, the cloud disappeared. The Host is "None". In the properties, under the constraints, there is an "elevation from level" parameter but it's greyed out and I can't change it. This value can differ from type to type within the parent family. Their one downfall. the part that goes invisible has a strange, thick, grey outline in the 3d view. I will assume it is for A360 which this firm does not use because whenever I properly open up a file, I am asked to log into A360. Constraining a group parameter to reference levels Dec 7, 2010 · RevitForum is a vibrant community for Revit users of all levels, and the best part? It's completely free to join and use! We keep the platform ad-free for signed-in members, to ensure a smooth and distraction-free experience. - I singed out from Revit and signed back in. Select the command. May 1, 2018 · I don't get the same thing. Sep 16, 2021 · That is a reporting parameter you cannot change it. Combining Electrical Equip. After trying various things like VG, making sure that items were assigned to the correct workset, I opened the family file. You may have created the content correctly and are now seeing it greyed out due to it not being supported. I am trying to see the lengths and volumes for each in a schedule, however the dimension parameters are greyed out, and when I place them in a schedule they appear blank. Wed, Jul 3, 2019 at 11:17:23 AM. Aug 28, 2009 · You may be able to "re-host" the tub by selecting "pick host". PLEASE HELP! Jul 22, 2021 · I have a generic downspout family. Select the item to be deleted. Is there any way to break this restriction Sep 11, 2020 · ALL of the options to select at the bottom of the screen are greyed out in addition yo EVERYThING else! I am able to zoom in and out of the drawing, open other sheets. When the shelves are loaded into a project and then you click on the properties of the element under constraints "Host" is grayed. Feb 6, 2015 · Face-based families are viable and have the advantage over non-hosted with auto-orientation and moving with the host, which will reduce work load when placing and with the multiple changes to the floor plan. Equipment Schedules: Revit Systems >> Technical Support. This is not happening with the other families. The hardware is easily swapped in a project but the pulls, while centered on the drawer, are off the edge of the doors. Sep 17, 2018 · Hi all, I downloaded a manufacturer's revit family ( a urinal carrier) and it loads into the specialty equipment category. Oct 1, 2019 · Any idea why the wall opening button is grayed out? Announcements Attention for Customers without Multi-Factor Authentication or Single Sign-On - OTP Verification rolls out April 2025. This button is greyed out. in a Schedule: Revit Building >> Technical Support. I have been working in the file earlier today without issue, and have been able to save/sync. I was going to add shared parameters, one yes/no checkbox for up, and a text parameter that was "UP" if up was checked or "DN" if it was unchecked. Nov 9, 2017 · Currently Revit doesn't support all patterns in the fabrication content. If the Shape Handle point is deleted from the adaptive family, the Repeater becomes active. I do not want to install libraries and wish to access the families on the cloud via the Load Autodesk Family command. So I'm concerned I will lose my work. When I bring in the lamp to the project I can not place the lamp on the desk Mar 9, 2016 · The idea was to make it an instance so that we would align that RefPlane to the face of the Wall it needs reporting to. so I planned to create sub-discipline folder so that I can move some of the secondary plans. The only thing I can do is open/close/tab through views and zoom (can't Open, Save As, Export, etc). Mar 23, 2022 · Hi all, Is there a way with Dynamo to set the workplane/ host of an element in the family editor. Filters and override for doors family in the Visibility/Graphics settings doesn't work. Or use a work plane based family in stead of face based. Why would it be greyed out and how can I adjust that parameter? (see image) May 7, 2024 · The only fix is to delete the object, go to the intended level and add the family from there! To elaborate further, the only way to have a wall hosted family (excluding windows and doors) located on the intended level is to go to that particular level and then add the wall hosted family. . when This family is placed on a mass surface, the Repeater is greyed out. This is typically items like structural elements and mechanical equipment - content that already exists in Revit in another form. 2 May 23, 2020 · I have a manufacturer's family that won't cut in plan. Our furniture appears to be greyed out which looks terrible when printed. A similar question came up recently somewhere else. Is this normal behavior - that the Dec 21, 2019 · Having downloaded a family from a Revit website, in the pictures and in the family, it is showing the materials and colors but when inserted into the project shows default grey finish. Jan 14, 2019 · All buttons in all tabs on tool ribbon are grayed out. You have to set the parameter with the associated parameter in host family Properties window, the tag pop-up is still greyed out for all the instance parameters. ) Dec 2, 2016 · I am using Revit 2015. Jul 14, 2022 · Hey Guys, so i have a pendant light revit family that i am trying to edit and just extend the length on it but I haven't been able to unlock the properties. Half Revit model greyed out in 3d mode: Revit Building >> Technical Support. I added a note to the help to explain it. How to change the greyed-out parameters in Revit? Is there any way to edit or hide them? Apr 20, 2020 · So the parameter is greyed out. So, here’s the Jul 26, 2017 · I forgot to mention that when you move a face based equipment off the host, it will become non-host. I have checked all Levels in elevation view If you are using Revit the way Autodesk thinks it works; One single model shared by all disciplines (somehow) - Hosted families will work. I need to host certain nested components to reference lines because they are driven by angle parameters. Anyone have an idea of what it is happening with Dec 13, 2006 · The pull family offset parameter works wonderfully in the cabinet family, but is greyed out when the cabinet family is loaded into a project. This is done by deleting the host. If all your families that you have imported are of the same type (detail item, generic, furniture) I would use this method. The Level Constraint is greyed out. I need to be able to change this. I have a Adaptive family, with 4 adaptive Placement points, and 1 adaptive Shape Handle point. Feb 8, 2024 · I'm creating a generic family and while in sketch mode some of the dimensions that I am creating appear in black text and are selectable, while other dimensions, while creating in sketch mode, appear in grayscale and are not selectable until completing the sketch mode and coming back to family mode. I'd look at how the family is built, since a new mechanical family in a new project does provide the pick new host option. Dec 11, 2015 · Dear All, I'm getting that famous "None of the created elements are visible in Floor Plan: . We have 2 windows in the project (file attached). But you can't move a door perpendicular to the wall and have the wall follow. then you can load your renamed revit family. Oct 8, 2023 · The field to edit a parameter in a Revit family is grayed out and cannot be edited when the family is loaded into another family or Revit project file. sometimes it not working,plz delete your same family before the copy in your project. Also if I look at a 3d view or a section view it does not appear. Oct 8, 2023 · Make the parent family visible along with the shared (nested) family: Turn on the Reveal hidden elements mode (if there are other settings which could hide the parent family, adjust these as well so that both the host and nested family are displayed at the same time). Many Families that are available for download are built to specifically host to a Wall, Floor, or Ceiling Element in a Revit Project. This means that it is a hosted object and depending on the hosting type, it cannot move vertically, only along the face of the host (flat plane). I'm trying to erase the name of the manufacturer and replace it for another in type properties, but the old manufacturer keeps greyed out. Apr 11, 2014 · Applies to: Revit 2011 and up . The family you are using is a Face based family which you hosted to Level 1? Select it >> on the ribbon >>> pick new host and you should see the hosting options (Vertical Face/Face/Workplane) May 29, 2020 · Hello, I try to place light families in Revit with GH. , it shows the grips. The rfa file needs to be clicked because only variants can be loaded to Vault. You need to use a family type selection parameter to be able to select from a list of families in that category. My problem is that the appearance gets messed up when I load the family into a test project. When tags don't have a leader they align to the element with this option e. Highlight the nested family, click on Visibility in the option bar and "When cut in Plan/ RCP is grayed out. 5. " message during tagging the revision cloud. Even when rendered. /r/Revit A place to talk about anything related to Revit. Aubin for an in-depth discussion in this video, Managing family parameters, part of Revit: Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting. The manufacturer's family I've started working on doesn't have an Elevation Constraint, but Offset, with Level selectable and Host greyed out. I haven't been able to figure out what the host needs to be for these families to work correctly, consistently. Thanks Jul 16, 2021 · You can use a Boolean (yes/no) to control the visibility settings of a family. However, in order to control the parameter values in Dynamo, you could use the node "Select Divided Surface Families" (with "Edit In-Place" mode activated) and then select the mass surface. Again, there's almost no way to control what level Revit will pick. It is a 1 directional relationship, the host driving the object, but the object also manipulates the host, cutting holes, etc. Any thoughts on this behavior. 11. I reference a model line which is on the face and reference the host ceiling with the host component but the place family component always drops the light somehow below the ceiling not even close and far from cutting anything. Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 2:20:45 PM. Initially, I created a project parameter Sub-discipline but it has been grayed out in the properties pallet. Also, in my Floor Plans, all my wall joins are shown. I can’t save locally or sync to central model. Tue, Jun 17, 2008 at 11:39:12 AM. When I load it into plan view in the drawing I can see it but cannot select it. The problem with this becomes apparent when a Linked Model is involved - these Families CANNOT host to an Element within a Link Model. They seem to be locked, I cant find a formula that's locking them though. Aug 22, 2011 · Revit 2015, R2, update 6. I created a new family and it seems to be working fine. If I set one parameter to something/2, when I load the family into a project, that parameter is greyed out and I cant change it. I cant enter any values. Create a 2D object such as a rectangle, circle, or polyline. 3 Aug 5, 2024 · When loading the host family into the project, the parameters of the nested family are not respected in the host family. Also if you select the visible annotation, all of its options are greyed out and you cant even hide it until you turn the host family back on. g. e. Thanks I started making all the dimension for the panels then was going to add a label, but I can't pick either type or instance. I'm using plumbing discipline for all of the floor plans and both linked models are using "By Host View" for display settings. We need some parameters to be greyed out,i. I've temporarily set the family to 'Generic Model', but down the road would like to schedule it. 4 - Create a shared <family types> parameter with the EXACT same name as the family parameter created above. Load the family into Project and the panels do not cut in Plan or RCP. I just checked a 2020 model and when placing an itme on face, I have and the offset from host option i did not see that option in your screen capture though. Most hosted families have an offset parameter built into them to allow for modification such as this. Mar 7, 2024 · I created a similar instance parameter in the host family and "associated" it to the parameter in the nested family. What does this mean? Apr 9, 2021 · Hey guys! So I'm working in an existing model by another party, and for some reason my Wall Join Display in the Properties are greyed out. The Revit default closet shelf and pole family seems to have issues finding the right host. Jun 8, 2012 · With Identity Data expanded, you may see grayed out parameters. • Example: hospital rooms: • Cannot include system families (walls, I am currently modeling a family in Revit 2025. When placing a main-family in the project on a WorkPlane, the main family has the correct WorkPlane. May 5, 2017 · Hello, I seem to have a problem with my duct fittings coming in greyed out. So I tried to use Create Instance of the Family in Project Browser but the "Create Instance" is greyed out and not active. 10. Dec 29, 2017 · I can see the family is loaded into the project from the Project Browser. I would be grateful if anyone can help me Mar 12, 2018 · That is the option you don't want ticked, if you don't tick it you can set horizontal or vertical explicitly in the pull down that is currently greyed out. First image: Desired appearance in family editor May 14, 2018 · Hello, currently my project browser is bit messy. Mar 2, 2011 · I've just noticed that my old family has an Elevation constraint, which I could schedule to ensure the fixture was set at the right height. You may want to check the active view, its Parameters, and Visibility settings, as well as any Plan Regions and their settings. I even loaded into a new family template but it is till being hosted by the floor. What I found was that the family was not constructed from Revit solids, but from an imported 3D CAD symbol. Is there a way to turn this off? Thanks!! Sep 10, 2019 · Whenever a wall hosted component is placed on a wall in 3D Revit picks the nearest convenient level and locks it to that level. 3. Do a search in Revit Help for "hosted families", and non Jun 14, 2021 · An additional reference inside the family, similarly- works fine if the existing family is not too complex and the rework will not take significant time. Basically parameters that have formulas become non-editable parameters and are hence grayed out. Edit: Now I see that is only true for instance parameters. Aug 2, 2022 · I restarted my laptop. Oct 28, 2017 · i have customized a column type for my project by using the new family tools & load into my project , i can change the base level of the new column but not the top level , what mistake i have done, pleas help (have attached the rfa file i created) Apurba Jul 11, 2018 · But when I opened this family in Revit 2019 the Connector Elements were not in the place they should be. I need to modify the roofs and as far as I can tell I am supposed to be able to modify the mass, then select the roofes that were associated with it, and click "update to face". I load the nested families into the host family. It is just not efficient to explore every permutation of why something unexpected is happening in Revit. Is there any way to make the pulls offset parameter available in a project? Sep 16, 2020 · Hi there! I'm having this issue with a system furnitue family, i copy from one project and paste to another project, the thing is that i can't delete from the new project, everything in the propertie palette is grayed out, the red X in the modify tab is grayed out, i can select the family but i can't delete it, i can even Oct 26, 2017 · first edit your family use your materiel, second save it,and rename other name, next, copy your revit project ctrl+c and open new revit project and paste your project here. These were originally hosted to levels however they aren't anymore. Doesn't matter if its either family parameter or shared parameter, it's still greyed out and I can't continue cause I need to use the same label for the rest of them. The Load Family button is now visible Mar 19, 2015 · Hello everyone, I'm new in Revit and in the forum. I have even tried the default templates that Revit has, no luck. Hope that makes it clear. Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 1:02:18 PM. Dec 14, 2010 · Hosted results in an object that moves with it's host, and can itself be moved within the plane of its host. xjhbo qpxuhj qivid zgnhpk azpqe iey qskttf zxf tvir tivdb ebjudpn siuhfp dmco jedq ujlg