Revit family host greyed out

Revit family host greyed out. Please see screenshots for 2 examples. I attached the file. The issue is the light sources for the light fixtures which are in the linked file are somehow keeping Revit from seeing the face in the linked file. So, here’s the trick. Jan 18, 2018 · Welcome to Autodesk’s Revit MEP Forums. The "M-Ceiling Light - Flat Round" does not contain parameters for offset. I figure this has to be a Discipline issue, but I have it set to "Mechanical" Discipline, so sho May 9, 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. So during placing you have to check that you select the proper face (ceiling). I want to show the annotations and fill regions etc. I even loaded into a new family template but it is till being hosted by the floor. Does Revit need to know where the original source is in order to make it editable? Oct 28, 2018 · After placing a host-based component, if you would like to move it another host, Move tool will not be very effective. I tried to find the original source of the family but they do not exist in our imperial library. Share your knowledge, ask questions, and explore popular Revit MEP topics. 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. Just another 20 mins of my day gone solving the never-ending Revit riddle. I load the nested families into the host family. So you could re-create it and make it an instance. Sun, Aug 31, 2014 Aug 21, 2019 · For some reason when I try to file export the families tab is greyed out. May 14, 2018 · Hello, currently my project browser is bit messy. Apr 18, 2018 · But in my case using "By host view" the elements are gone. 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) Oct 16, 2018 · Hi, in the project attached there is a vessel that I downloaded from the manufacturer site but it seems there are some sort of constraints maybe in the parameters . If I go to edit type, the load button is grayed out? If I open out families in the project browser, go to profiles and go the M_Slab Edge-Thickened, I see there are some families there for a t Wall Hosted Simple Family In RevitHelp Support My Channel. This works great but now there is no way to edit the workplane May 4, 2013 · Welcome to Autodesk’s Revit Architecture Forums. in 2023, when using place on face, you get an offset from host option. Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 7:01:51 PM. My goal is to be able to use this one family to create multiple arrays of parking spaces but be able to schedule each array as a different classification. 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. Or use a work plane based family in stead of face based. Is this normal behavior - that the Feb 13, 2018 · Hi When I click on slab edge in the structure tab, first of all there are no preloaded families there. A couple workarounds are: To place the elements by reference plane, and select the face the ceiling. In orer to eliminate Nov 13, 2013 · On the left the detail item inside the project, on the right the detail item family. 0 Sep 16, 2021 · That is a reporting parameter you cannot change it. It seems the out of box ADESK content won't let you modify this parameter. I go into Visibility/Graphics, then the Revit Links tab and the links are greyed out. I can see the family is loaded into the project from the Project Browser. Feb 8, 2016 · I had a look at the family. I really need to associate these parameters in the host family for it ot work, but the little button next to the parameter doesnt exist when its grayed out please help Dec 27, 2017 · Hello, I am trying to change families' levels in my project but when cutting and pasting to a selected level, it still assigns a different level then the one I select. Aug 28, 2009 · Open the Family editor, and take a look at an elevation view. You can fix the ones buried inside the floor by simply select them and change the Offset value. The Load Family button is now visible Mar 23, 2022 · Hi all, Is there a way with Dynamo to set the workplane/ host of an element in the family editor. Forums Home Revit Products Community 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. Fri, May 10, 2013 at 7:15:14 AM. Jun 23, 2008 · Right click on family name and the edit option is greyed out. Also if I look at a 3d view or a section view it does not appear. View. I want the plan view to be linked into a plan view. Jul 14, 2017 · 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. idk, i just now that now it works) Mar 29, 2019 · If you have a need to edit elements in a group, you will notice that if you tab and select something, that some element properties can be changed and some cannot. so I planned to create sub-discipline folder so that I can move some of the secondary plans. Each family is Jul 2, 2010 · The problem occurs when I try to insert a family. The placed family is grayed out for new host or working plane selection. 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. I want to change the Display Settings to by Linked View. Dec 11, 2015 · Dear All, I'm getting that famous "None of the created elements are visible in Floor Plan: . 1. Constraining a group parameter to reference levels: Revit Building >> Technical Support. I have a question. There should be a default Level called "Floor Line" or something like that. (and my host view has all elements checked, model categories and annotation categories) (might be some stupid tick-mark or something in my layout options. Jul 19, 2023 · When working with Revit families, it is essential to be familiar with the different types of parameters that exist within Revit. 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. The "M-Ceiling Light - Flat Round" family is a face based family. Further you see that the new object style was created in the family is now added to the project. Parameter greyed out: Parameter available to edit: Jan 31, 2019 · I have linked in two Revit Architectural projects into a host project. Instead, use “Pick New Host”tool. G Cash +63 945 745 07 83 Dec 29, 2017 · Hi all. Wed, May 13, 2009 at 7:36:11 PM. Furthermore when I try in "Custom" mode to adjust "View range" - the only option available is "By host view". Nested family missing when host family is loaded into project: Revit Building >> Technical Support. 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. I don't remember when that started though. Dec 26, 2017 · Solved: I'm using Revit 2017 and I can't figure out why my "level" button is greyed out, I'm in elevation view but cannot create levels. 2. One of them allows for the HT to be picked and moved, i. Mon, Oct 7, 2013 at 1:32:26 PM. Within component families for example, there are 3 types: Built-in parameters that are hard coded within the program and can be used to adjust geometry and be tagged and scheduled once loaded into a project. I figured that the problem is the button to switch between Depth and Height is always greyed out and I can 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.   If I "create similar", the new light fixture recesses correctly into the ceiling just fine. Ive included the host and nested models, but i cannot include the project file. The rfa file needs to be clicked because only variants can be loaded to Vault. 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 On a family like the the "outlet floor - single" electrical fixture, a stock revit symbol, can the properties "Electrical - Loads" be modified? Their fields are grayed out. To move a host-based component to a different host: Select the component you want to move. The problem is we have inserted and positioned these components in the family editor using Dynamo to automate certain processes. Step 1 When the shelves are loaded into a project and then you click on the properties of the element under constraints "Host" is grayed. Try and load it into a generic project to see what my problem is. Jun 8, 2012 · With Identity Data expanded, you may see grayed out parameters. It is just not efficient to explore every permutation of why something unexpected is happening in Revit. 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. For the other one, however, it doesn't and it is greyed out on the Instance Properties. Select the item to be deleted.  I can add shared parameters to labels but in the Family Feb 13, 2020 · Solved: When I select an element and choose "Edit type" to see the properties, they are all greyed out so I cannot make a duplicate or edit Forums Home Revit Products Community 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). Double-click on the rfa file and select a variant. Here are the steps: From the Identity Data section of the Properties Pallet, select the option next to View Template. Apr 20, 2020 · However, it is greyed out and there seems to be no way to change it or link it to another parameter. e inaccessible, in specific family types and appear active as usual in the others. 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. Notice that Mark is active, but Image is not editable. You now see that one of the lines (Heavy Lines) changed. To adjust the settings, you can modify the view template. How to change the greyed-out parameters in Revit? Is there any way to edit or hide them? Causes: 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.   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. I added a note to the help to explain it. I tried to load a curtain wall family into my project. so i can't move this component vertically but only horizontally, I also verified the offset but the options to modify it are greyed out Sep 15, 2011 · I am stumped. Group accross Level of Different Heights: Revit Building >> Technical Support. Go to Modify tab -> Host panel -> Pick New Host tool. 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. Oct 1, 2019 · Welcome to Autodesk’s Revit Architecture Forums. If the situation occurs in the full version of Revit LT: The model was created in a full version of Revit, and the elements are on a design option. So i have to use by linked view, and select the layout (view) that i created in that hosted file. Hope that makes it clear. Copy/monitor Aug 9, 2024 · Some elements or families can't be selected in a Revit model. when This family is placed on a mass surface, the Repeater is greyed out. When I tried to take off from where I started, the wall seem to go in the downward from level 1 to level -1 . 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). The families with this greyed out are unable to be moved vertically (including by unchecking “disjoin”). Nov 25, 2010 · Nested Family referencing Host family: Revit Building >> Technical Support. Highlight the nested family, click on Visibility in the option bar and "When cut in Plan/ RCP is grayed out. Basically parameters that have formulas become non-editable parameters and are hence grayed out. Jan 16, 2018 · I am trying to adjust visiblity of a linked architectural model, but when I get to Visibility/Graphics >> Revit Links >> Display settings (Custom) >>; Basics tabI have no option to choose "By linked view" - it is grayed out. Oct 8, 2023 · When using Load Family in Revit from the Vault Addin, the button is greyed out after selecting a rfa file. Wed, Jan 10, 2018 at 5:00:30 AM. Keep in mind, when your using ADESK content, it's meant to be generic and not specific. I am cleaning up our families and template and would like the behaviour to be consistent (or at least controlled). Note here in Figure 2 that the Description does not have a formula, but the has the Value of the description in quotes. If it actually reads "Wall", then the Family is limited to being hosted to an actual Wall. I can place it easily in 3D view, but it sometimes associates with the incorrect level. e. We need some parameters to be greyed out,i. 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. You may want to check the active view, its Parameters, and Visibility settings, as well as any Plan Regions and their settings. Load the family into Project and the panels do not cut in Plan or RCP. Any thoughts on this behavior.  I was then going to have a label that displayed the text. Feb 1, 2012 · The Host in the properties reads: Linked Revit Model: and then the name of the architectural revit model that I have linked. (I think they are all wall hosted families so far, sinks, wc's, toilet partitions, etc) Even if I change the work plan of the view they always seem to insert at the same level, and the "level" parameter in the properties dialog is greyed out. When I load it into plan view in the drawing I can see it but cannot select it. You can't change the host. Oct 8, 2023 · When trying to place a light fixture by face on a ceiling which is in a linked file, Revit does not allow you to place the element. I have a Adaptive family, with 4 adaptive Placement points, and 1 adaptive Shape Handle point. Anyone have an idea of what it is happening with Apr 4, 2023 · what version of Revit are you using. I came back and I have a problem. If the situation occurs in the full version of Revit: Exclude Options box at the bottom of the drawing window is activated. Obviously one would think that the grayed out parameters are formula driven but these are not. Unfortunately we cannot modify the setting that controls how Feb 25, 2014 · Welcome to Autodesk’s Revit Architecture Forums. May 29, 2020 · Hello, I try to place light families in Revit with GH. They seem to be locked, I cant find a formula that's locking them though. 8. Is there any way to break this restriction Sep 21, 2016 · I have a generic downspout family. ) May 5, 2017 · Hello, I seem to have a problem with my duct fittings coming in greyed out. Again, there's almost no way to control what level Revit will pick. Sep 17, 2018 · Hi all, I downloaded a manufacturer's revit family ( a urinal carrier) and it loads into the specialty equipment category. Sep 7, 2009 · (I have also shared the nested families under Setting>Families Categories and Parameters. This means it will stick to all possibe faces, not only ceilings. The hardware is easily swapped in a project but the pulls, while centered on the drawer, are off the edge of the doors. Share your knowledge, ask questions, and explore popular Revit Architecture topics. 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. " message during tagging the revision cloud. Oct 8, 2023 · Issue: 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. Problem with revit family (attic stairway) Revit Building >> Technical Support. I plan on purging these families out, but was curious to know what would make a family un-editable. 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. Initially, I created a project parameter Sub-discipline but it has been grayed out in the properties pallet. This is not happening with the other families. You need to host the family properly so that it reports properly . can anyone help me in working out how to fix this? Hello, I have a file which i was wanting to export all the revit families out of.   This actually happens with several Jan 23, 2020 · I was placing walls before I went out for lunch. Feb 15, 2024 · The visibility settings in Revit can become greyed out if there’s a view template applied to the view that has the visibility settings locked. Any hints would be appreciated! Best Tom Jan 12, 2015 · component level greyed out: Revit Building >> Technical Support.   They just sit on the face of the ceiling. for some reason when i o to file export the families tab is greyed out. Jul 26, 2017 · I forgot to mention that when you move a face based equipment off the host, it will become non-host. when trying to change the specific family's level in properties - the level selction is greyed out. Thanks 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. 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. Apr 11, 2014 · If you open the Family and open the "Family Category and Parameters" dialog, and at the bottom, scroll down to "Host", which should read "Face". Aug 22, 2011 · Revit 2015, R2, update 6. In the family it was dash dot dot and in the project it became thicker and solid. So even if you go into the View Graphics of the Revit Links and make a custom view where you turn off everything but the Ceilings category, it still won't work? Aug 5, 2009 · If you go to the Light family, and click on family types, you will see the parameter. , it shows the grips. If the Shape Handle point is deleted from the adaptive family, the Repeater becomes active. If I use "pick new host", choose "face" and place them, they will host to the ceiling, but they won't recess. I need to host certain nested components to reference lines because they are driven by angle parameters. Is there any way to make the pulls offset parameter available in a project? Dec 19, 2018 · Helping out a lighting consultant: I have some recessed can lights they are in the correct location but they have no host. On the same project, with the same Central file, the same exact Electrical Fixture instance allows me to rehost it in one computer and NOT on another (yes after it has been relinquished during a synchronization to the central file) the Pick New Work Plane button greys out after one second and can't be rehosted using that computer. Design options are disabled by default in Revit LT Aug 29, 2018 · Anytime something is greyed out, Revit should let you know why- say by an info box when you hover over. &nbsp Jul 25, 2014 · One of my nested families has most of its parameters grayed out in the host family. 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). The level remains grayed out unless a new host is picked. Dec 2, 2013 · A similar question came up recently somewhere else. I tried to edit the family but couldn't find those properties in the family. See attached. Even when rendered. We have 2 windows in the project (file attached). . My structural plans are "looking up", while architects "down". So, if you want to change the offset and keeping the association with its host, set the offset distance by parameter in the family. jhifv dvwaba cobox dvir uunq gdrk tjiu too ccmc tics