Create Fixed Ladder Revit Family (Parametric) — Transcript

Learn how to create a parametric fixed ladder Revit family by building step, support, and base plate components, then combining them.

Key Takeaways

Parametric Revit families allow for adjustable and reusable ladder components.
Using reference planes and locked dimensions ensures precise and consistent modeling.
Combining multiple families into a main family enables modular design and easier updates.
Material parameters can be assigned for realistic rendering and documentation.
Testing parameters in family types is essential to confirm correct behavior.

Summary

Introduction to creating a fixed ladder Revit family with three main parts: step, support, and base plate.
Instructions on opening new families and selecting generic models to start creating components.
Detailed steps on setting reference planes, inserting dimensions, and adding parameters for length, height, and spacing.
Creating geometry using void extrusions, sweeps, and circles aligned and locked to reference planes.
Assigning material parameters to components and saving individual families.
Loading and combining created parts into the main family with proper alignment and parameter linking.
Using instance parameters for adjustable dimensions such as ladder height, stringer spacing, and safety gate support.
Mirroring geometry for symmetrical components and cutting geometry with voids for accurate modeling.
Testing and validating parameters in the family types dialog to ensure functionality.
Encouragement to subscribe and notification reminders for future related tutorials.

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Speaker A

Hello everyone. Today, I would like to show you how to create a fixed ladder Revit family. In this video, I will create three parts of the ladder: step, support, and base plate. Then, I will load and combine them into the main family, and I will refer to those mentioned in the picture to create the parameter.

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mention in the picture to create the parameter before go to Revit I would like to request to subscribe the channel and click the notification Bell for the next video okay let go to Revit to create stepper open the new family select the generic

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Before going to Revit, I would like to request you to subscribe to the channel and click the notification bell for the next video. Okay, let's go to Revit.

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existing reference plane offset 16 mm and create similar insert Dimension go to create set a work plane pick up work plane and open reference level sketch path align to the reference plane and lock it edit profile in left view draw a

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To create the stepper, open a new family, select the generic model, and open it. Select the existing reference plane, offset 250 mm, and create a similar insert dimension and make it equal. Insert another dimension, select the dimension, and add a parameter for length. Select instance and click okay.

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make equal insert another dimension and lock it go to create select the void Extrusion set a work plane pick up work plane and open reference level draw a circle select the circle and check Circle Mark visible align to the

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Go to front view, select the existing reference plane, offset 16 mm, and create a similar insert dimension. Go to create, set a work plane, pick up work plane, and open reference level. Sketch path, align to the reference plane, and lock it.

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select the void Extrusion and edit it align to the reference plane and lock it check in 3D view select the geometry assign the material parameter to material select in and click okay save the family to create main family open the

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Edit profile in left view, draw a circle, select the circle, and check circle mark visible. Align to the reference plane and lock it. Offset 3 mm and create another similar. Finish the sweep.

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spacing select instance and click okay select the existing reference plane offset 2,500 mm and create similar insert Dimension and add parameter for ladder height select instance and click okay select the existing reference plane offset 1,000 mm and create similar

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Back to front view, select the existing reference plane, offset 16 mm, and create a similar insert dimension and make equal. Insert another dimension and lock it.

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parameter for safety gate support spacing select instance and click okay go to Left view select the existing reference plane offset 300 mm and create similar insert Dimension select the dimension and add parameter for safety gate support offset select instance and click

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Go to create, select the void extrusion, set a work plane, pick up work plane, and open reference level. Draw a circle, select the circle, and check circle mark visible. Align to the reference plane and lock it. Finish the void extrusion.

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lock it edit profile in reference level draw a circle select the circle and check Circle Mark visible align to the reference plane and lock it offset three mm and create similar finish the sweep back to front view select the geometry

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Back to front view, align to the reference plane and lock it. Cut the geometry with the void extrusion. Select the void extrusion and mirror to the right side.

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parameter for base plate thickness select instance and click okay go to create set a work plane pick up work plane and open left view select the sweep sketch path align to the reference plane and lock it edit profile and reference

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Back to reference level, select the void extrusion and edit it. Align to the reference plane and lock it. Check in 3D view.

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edit sketch path and edit profile in left view align to the reference plane and lock it finish the editing check in 3D view back to reference level insert and load this created stepper family into main family align to the reference plane and

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Select the geometry, assign the material parameter to material, select instance, and click okay. Save the family.

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spacing go to family type check and play the Stringer spacing parameter parameters are working select the existing reference plane offset 300 mm and create similar insert Dimension select the dimension and add parameter for steeper spacing select instance and click

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To create the main family, open a new family, select the generic model, and open it. Go to front view, select the existing reference plane, offset 250 mm, and create a similar insert dimension and make equal. Insert another dimension, select the dimension, and add a parameter for stringer spacing. Select instance and click okay.

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parameter click apply and okay check in 3D view this is BAS plate with anchor bolt Revit family which was created in face Bas family you can find and watch how to create this family in the channel insert and load this created Family into main

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Select the existing reference plane, offset 2,500 mm, and create a similar insert dimension and add a parameter for ladder height. Select instance and click okay.

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plane offset 300 mm and create similar insert Dimension select the dimension and add parameter for length select instance and click okay go to front view select the existing reference plane offset 24 mm and create similar insert Dimension and make equal

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Select the existing reference plane, offset 1,000 mm, and create a similar insert dimension. Select the dimension and add a parameter for safety gate support height. Select instance and click okay.

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reference plane and lock it offset 3 mm and create similar finish the sweep go to reference level go to create select the void Extrusion draw a circle select the circle and check Circle Mark visible align to the reference plane and lock it finish the

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Select the existing reference plane, offset 380 mm, and create a similar insert dimension and make equal. Insert another dimension, select the dimension, and add a parameter for safety gate support spacing. Select instance and click okay.

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Family into main family family align to the reference plane and lock it select the family and Mirror to right side align to the reference plane and lock it go to Left view align to the reference plane and lock

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Go to left view, select the existing reference plane, offset 300 mm, and create a similar insert dimension. Select the dimension and add a parameter for safety gate support offset. Select instance and click okay.

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lock it go to front view align to the reference plane and lock it select the family and Mirror to right side align to the reference plane and lock it check in 3D view select the base plate family assign

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Select the existing reference plane, offset 200 mm, and create a similar insert dimension and lock it.

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reference plane and lock it check in 3D view select the base plate family associate base plate thickness parameter to base plate thickness go to family type check and play the parameter parameters are working save the family let test the family in this

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Go to create, set a work plane, pick up work plane, and open front view. Select the sweep sketch path, align to the reference plane, and lock it.

Topics:RevitFixed ladderParametric familyRevit family creationStep support base plateReference planeDimension parametersVoid extrusionSweepFamily types

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main components created in this fixed ladder Revit family tutorial?

The tutorial focuses on creating three main components: the step, the support, and the base plate, which are then combined into the main ladder family.

How are parameters used in the fixed ladder family creation?

Parameters such as length, height, spacing, and material are added to dimensions and geometry to make the family parametric and adjustable within Revit.

Why is it important to lock dimensions and align geometry to reference planes?

Locking dimensions and aligning geometry to reference planes ensures precision and consistency in the model, preventing accidental changes and maintaining design intent.

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