Simple Line Based Family cant be placed in project

[sam.z]

Hello

I have a very simple 'Metric Generic Model line based' family that contains 1 rectangular extrusion.

My Problem: Revit wont allow me to place a FamilyInstance of this family inside a (Architectural) project. When I click Architecture Tab->Component->Place a Component and select my Family I get a circle with a cross in it and are not able to place my family instance anywhere. Note this occurs in all levels/views from Site to Level 1, 2 etc.. Do you know why this is happening? And how I can fix it?

Please find attached my very simple Family. Any ideas why I can place it in a project?

[constantin.stroescu]

Look in Placement - to be : Place on Work Plane ( unless you want to place the family on the face of another element)

• after loading the family, in Project ( I suppose you are in a Level Plan): Properties >click on your  Simple Line Extrusion Family > Placement > check Place on Work Plane instead of Place on Face ( unless you want to place the family on the face of another element)

• If in Family Editor you will check the option Work Plane Based, then the default option in Project will be : Place on Work Plane instead of Place on Face

• You can do insert the family ,also by draging it from Project Browser > Families - Generic Model - Simple Line Extrusion  - take care, also to choose Place on Work Plan