How to Change Family Categories in Revit

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If you've spent tons of time creating a custom family only to find out that you've created it under the wrong family category, it's okay! In this video, I'm going to show you how to change the family category so you don't have to rebuild your family and can schedule your components properly!
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[@andresgranizo4894]

I've been improving a lot at work since I started watching your videos.
Thanks a lot!

[@user-do1je6rj9t]

Saved me loads of time, thanks

[@hannahl5901]

SO HELPFUL! I was able to change an operable wall (that I downloaded) to be door category so I could tag and schedule it properly, thanks!

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Fast and clear! Thanks

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Glad it helped!

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Thank you. Good info Explained clearly.

[@cyclibetic]

Thank you! This has saved me today.

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thanks! saved me a lot of time

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this is exactly what i was looking for, thank you!

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[@robynglanville6205]

Thanks for this! Solved an issue in seconds which would have taken much longer and fumbling without this video.

[@TheStudentArchitect]

I’m so glad you found this video before wasting so much time! Thanks for watching!

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Thank you, it worked for me a lot

[@TheStudentArchitect]

Glad it helped!

[@JamesCoster-yh8lp]

Thank you. I couldn't see my air compressor in the 3D view, but when I put it on the Pipe Accessory Family type, it is visible in all views.

[@leonardo-tc7ou]

thanks a lot

[@jujoley]

thanks, clear explanation

[@TheStudentArchitect]

Glad it was helpful!

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Thanks a lot!! It helped!

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Lifesaver!

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THANK YOU OMG.

[@TheStudentArchitect]

You’re welcome!!

[@vaelntina21]

hi ! I would like to know how to change a generic model category to roof. It is a curved roof so it can't be modeled under a generic model roof based family template. Thanks a lot !

[@stevenmeyer7388]

Thank you! I have been trying to do this for almost a month and couldn't find the button!

[@TheStudentArchitect]

Glad I could help!

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THANK YOU

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You’re welcome!

[@kenoben007]

Thank you

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Sure thing!

[@aestasis]

thankyou!

[@TheStudentArchitect]

No prob!

[@michellemarquez4226]

how could you do this if you import some models from sketchup and they arent a revit family?

[@amersadik3926]

How can I change model in place family please ?

[@gggg12331]

When i try to load it in i get error message "An incompatible version of family is already in use in this project. Cannot load!"

[@TheStudentArchitect]

Hmmm try deleting the previous version of the family in the project browser (scroll down to families and expand folder) and try reloading the new family again

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AWESOME SAUCE!!

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Thanks for watching!