I can't see beam in my project

[rimutaka]

Hi,

I am a new to Revit.

I created a beam family and loaded into project.

The problem was, I can't see this beam in my project. When i checked on properties, its name was there but the icon was blank as shown in attachment.

Can someone explain to me?

Thanks alot.

[ennujozlagam]

go to view and set your plan region/view range.

[rimutaka]

Hi,

Each time i try to locate a beam, an error message appears " Can't make type ......"

[ennujozlagam]

have you tried to see in 3d view. Or try to load again go to structure and load family, go to structure > structural framing and try to load from there. Or can you post your beam family that you have created? so we can check.

[rimutaka]

Hi,

I can't see beam in 3D.

Attached are "error message" and beam family file.

Thanks for help

[rimutaka]

I try to send "beam" file but it failed.

[ennujozlagam]

try to ZIP the files and post

[rimutaka]

see attachment

[ennujozlagam]

hi, just follow your family parameters. hope this helps.

[rimutaka]

Hi,

Yes, it works!!

Can you explain to me what's wrong with my steps in creating beam family?

Thanks lots.

[ennujozlagam · Accepted solution]

hi, you can compare the difference between the two families yours and mine and see what the difference between them . What i did i used the existing structure framing files ( i guess) and modified from there. I created the tapered end beam using extrusion in front view (below the finish level usually beam is under the finish level unless it is a upstand beam) so that i dont need to use the the void extrusion for tapered line. I add the parameter in the family using instance instead of type so that once i load into the project i can change the dimension individually.

Thanks and regards,

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[rimutaka · Accepted solution]

Thanks