About this app
Introduction
Managing a large library of Revit families can be a daunting task, especially when each family has its own unique thumbnail icon style. Searching for the right family visually can be time-consuming and frustrating. Luckily, there is a solution – the Batch Update Thumbnail for Family plugin. This plugin is designed to help you standardize your Revit library with just one click, making it easier to locate the families you need.
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Features
The Batch Update Thumbnail for Family plugin offers a range of useful features that can streamline your workflow and improve the organization of your Revit library. One of the key features is the ability to add multiple Revit families by folder or files, saving you valuable time when updating your library. Additionally, the plugin allows you to set view orientation, detail level, graphic display, and background settings for each family, giving you complete control over how your families are displayed.
Another great feature of this plugin is the option to hide dimension lines, reference lines, reference planes, levels, connectors, light sources, host elements, and imported categories in the thumbnail preview. This can help you create clean and professional-looking thumbnails that make it easier to identify families at a glance.
The plugin also offers the ability to smooth lines with anti-aliasing in 2D plan views for selected categories, ensuring that your thumbnails look sharp and clear. Additionally, you can easily upgrade families from older versions of Revit, add suffixes or prefixes to family names, and customize other settings to suit your needs.
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Conclusion
The Batch Update Thumbnail for Family plugin is a valuable tool for anyone working with a large library of Revit families. With its user-friendly interface and powerful features, this plugin can help you standardize your library, improve the visual organization of your families, and save time when searching for the right family. If you want to streamline your workflow and make managing your Revit library easier, give this plugin a try – you won't be disappointed!
