3D elements placed correctly in family editor move when importing the family into the project

[ad_mil]

Hello,

  I have a problem with door panels that shift position when the familiy object is inserted into the project file.  If you take a look at the attached file and bring your attention to the panels underneath the glass panes then double-click the door item to open the family editor, you'll notice that the beveled panels are shifted and overlapping in the project file although their position is correct in the family editor.  I have no idea as to what is causing this positioning problem, any help would be most welcome.

Thanks,

a:m

[ToanDN]

Flex the wall thickness in that family and see if it affects the door model. If yes, then the door is not constrained correctly 

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(note : coming from Revit in French, techincal terms may not be precise)

When I change the insulation thickness in the family editor, I do get multiple errors relating to unsatisfied constraints and extrusions unable to complete.  I've used Revit only for a month in the context of a training program (still ongoing) and am unsure as to how to address this properly, any hints would be appreciated.

Thanks again,

a:m

[mhiserZFHXS]

There are loads of videos on YouTube that can help out. If you're still just learning, I'd start with some generic videos on how to make families in order to get the basics. Then search how to make a door in Revit.

[ad_mil]

I'll check with my instructor tomorrow to see if we can work out the constraint issues and check online videos if needed, we didn't notice the wall thickness relationship problem.

Thanks again for the help,

a:m

[ToanDN · Accepted solution]

The key is creating a set of skeleton ref planes, constrain them with parametric dimensions, test if they flex properly by changing dimensions that will be changed in the project (the wall thickness for instance).  Then you can use the skeleton to constrain your model elements.

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I had to redo my path extrusions and make sure the path lines were locked to reference planes driven by parameter controlled distances.  This might not be the correct approach but object positions don't break anymore when the family is imported into the project.

Thanks again to all involved,

a:m