To add text labels to a family in Revit using the method described, you will load and place a separate text family within your main family.
This approach involves inserting a pre-existing text element family (like a Generic Annotation family designed for text) into the family you are currently editing.
Steps to Add Text Labels Using a Text Family
Here's how you can add text labels by loading and placing a text family, based on the provided reference:
- Navigate to the Insert Tab: While in the Revit Family Editor environment, go to the "Insert" tab on the ribbon.
- Load Family: Click on the "Load Family" button.
- Select and Load Text Family: Browse to the location of the text family you wish to use (e.g., a generic annotation family specifically created for text or notes) and load it into your current family project.
- Place the Text Family: Once loaded, you can place this text family within your main family using one of two methods:
- Go to the "Create" tab on the ribbon and use the "Component" tool.
- Alternatively, locate the loaded text family under the "Families" category in the Project Browser, expand it, and drag an instance into your family view.
- Save and Load: After placing the text family instances as needed, save your main family file. Then, load this updated main family into your Revit project.
- Verify in Project: Open a view in your project where instances of your main family are placed. You should now be able to see the text elements you added using the loaded text family.
This method allows you to incorporate standardized text elements that might be defined in a separate annotation family directly into your family definition.
