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Should i create new revit families in a older version?
Should i create new revit families in a older version?
Hello,
I have to create Revit families. I am currently creating them in Revit 2014. I have had some requests for families in 2012 and 2013 versions. I know that Revit is not backwards compatible. Also, good BIM firms will stay up to date with the new version of the software.
So my question is "What is the best practice when creating Revit families according to version year?"
If you're working for a firm and the families you make are for the use of that firm, use the version that they are using. If you're making families that are going to be uploaded to a website for users whose versions you don't know about, use a version that is one or two years old.
Alfredo Medina _________________________________________________________________ ______ Licensed Architect (Florida) | Freelance Instructor | Autodesk Expert Elite (on Revit) | Profile on Linkedin
Thank you.Alfredo. I am creating the families for both purposes. We are going to be using them in-house and posting them to websites. I will be going to use 2013 instead of 2014.
I always make my families in a version 2 years older than the version we are curently using. That leaves enough time to finish projects in earlier versions and still have compatable content. For example, we are curently using Revit 2013 on current projects, starting new projects in 2014 and have some projects finishing up in Revit 2012. So.....I make my content in 2012 to be safe.
Craig Reed CAD/BIM Administrator Hanson Professional Services Inc. Springfield, IL
You bring up a good point with the room calculation point. I am creating light fixtures for lighting calculation in Revit/ELums Tools. I am using .IES files to produce acurtate rendering and footcandle readings. Is this possible with 2012 and 2013 family editior?
Room Calulation Point is available in 2013 for lighting and other limited family types, but not in 2012 and earlier. When I create families I am always looking at the use and how far back can I go and still have that ability.
