Family Names

Introduction

Revit, the popular BIM software, is known for its powerful capabilities in creating and managing building families. However, as projects grow in size and complexity, keeping track of family names can become a daunting task. This is where the Family Names plugin comes to the rescue. With its simple yet intuitive design and a range of useful features, Family Names makes renaming and managing families in Revit a breeze.

Streamlined Family Renaming

The standout feature of Family Names is its ability to rename families with just a few clicks. By double-clicking on a family name in the table and pressing save, you can effortlessly update the name. This eliminates the need to manually go through each family, saving valuable time and effort in large projects.

Advanced Features for Easy Family Management

In addition to streamlined renaming, Family Names offers other handy features. You can add prefix or suffix to family names, allowing for consistent naming conventions. The find and replace feature enables you to quickly search for specific terms or words in family names and replace them with ease.

Another noteworthy feature is the ability to import and export family names to Excel. By saving the table in Excel, you can make bulk changes to family names and seamlessly import the updated names back into the app. This integration with Excel simplifies the process and enhances efficiency.

Enhancing Design Naming with Rules and Composition

Family Names takes family management a step further by allowing you to define rules to validate your design names. This ensures that your naming conventions align with project standards and facilitates better project organization.

The plugin also offers a special composer, which combines parameter values with the actual name. This unique feature makes naming more suggestive and helps improve the overall comprehensibility of your Revit models.

Conclusion

If you find yourself struggling with family management in Revit, the Family Names plugin is a game-changer. Its user-friendly interface, streamlined renaming capabilities, and advanced features make it an indispensable tool for architects, engineers, and designers. By saving time and effort in family management, Family Names empowers professionals to focus more on design and creativity. Give it a try and experience the efficiency it brings to your Revit workflow!