How to Create Tag Family in Revit?

Understanding Tag Families in Revit

Creating tag families in Revit is essential for efficiently annotating and organizing your design elements. A well-structured tag helps in identifying different components within your models. Here’s a detailed guide to creating your own tag family.

Step 1: Starting a New Tag Family

1. Open Revit and navigate to the File menu.
2. Select New and choose Family from the dropdown.
3. In the Family Template dialog, look for a suitable template for your tag type. For example, select Annotation Symbol if you’re creating a generic tag.

Step 2: Designing the Tag

1. After the template is loaded, utilize the Create tab to insert your tag elements.
2. Use tools from the Drawing panel such as Line, Text, and Symbol to create the visual components of your tag.
3. Customize the size and shape as needed, ensuring it meets your project requirements.

Step 3: Adding Parameters to the Tag

1. To make your tag versatile, add parameters that will pull data from the Revit model. Click on the Create tab and select Label from the panel.
2. Click in the drawing area where you want the label to appear.
3. In the Parameter Properties dialog that opens, select the desired parameters from your project (like Room Number, Door Width, etc.) to link them to your tag.
4. Adjust the formatting options to ensure clarity in presentation.

Step 4: Saving and Loading Your Tag Family

1. Once you finish designing the tag and adding parameters, save your work by clicking File > Save As. Name your tag family appropriately to make it easily identifiable.
2. After saving, close the family editor. To use your new tag, navigate back to your project and open the Insert tab.
3. Click on Load Family and select your saved tag family. It will now be available in the project.

Step 5: Tagging Elements in Your Model

1. Now, to apply your tag within the project, go to the view where you want to place it, such as a floor plan or section view.
2. Select the Annotate tab, then click on Tag by Category.
3. Choose the newly created tag from the dropdown list. You can then click on the elements to place tags.

Step 6: Modifying Tag Appearance

If you need to adjust the appearance of your tag after using it:

1. Select the tag in your project and click on Edit Family from the options.
2. Make required modifications to the layout or parameters.
3. Save and reload the modified family to implement the changes across your project.

FAQ

Q1: Can I create multiple types of tags in Revit?
A1: Yes, you can create various tag families for different categories, such as doors, windows, and MEP components, each tailored with specific parameters.

Q2: How do I ensure my new tag is utilized in existing views?
A2: After loading your new tag family, place it in the relevant views. If tags do not appear as expected, check Visibility/Graphics settings to ensure annotations are turned on.

Q3: What if I want to edit an existing tag?
A3: Select the existing tag, click on Edit Family, make necessary adjustments, and save. Reload it into your project for the updates to take effect.