Creating a custom title block in Revit involves using the Family Editor to design a personalized layout with company logos, project information, and necessary fields. Follow these steps to create a custom title block:
Step 1: Start a New Title Block Family
Open Revit.
Go to File New Family.
Select a Title Block template (e.g., A1 Metric.rft or A1.rft for imperial).
Click Open.
Step 2: Set Up the Sheet Size
If needed, adjust the sheet size by modifying the reference planes.
Use the Annotate tab Dimensions to set up proper spacing.
Step 3: Add Lines and Borders
Use the Create tab Line tool to draw borders and divisions.
Adjust line weight for different sections.
Step 4: Insert a Logo
Go to Insert Image.
Select your company logo and place it on the sheet.
Resize and position it appropriately.
Step 5: Add Labels for Project Information
In the Create tab, select Label.
Click where you want the label (e.g., Project Name, Sheet Number).
Choose a parameter like Sheet Name or Sheet Number.
Repeat for other labels like Drawn By, Checked By, etc.
Step 6: Create Custom Parameters (If Needed)
Open the Family Types dialog.
Click New Parameter and define it (e.g., Client Name, Revision Date).
Assign the parameter to labels.
Step 7: Save and Load into a Project
Click File Save As Family.
Name it appropriately and save it.
Click Load into Project to use it in your sheets.
Step 1: Start a New Title Block Family
Open Revit.
Go to File New Family.
Select a Title Block template (e.g., A1 Metric.rft or A1.rft for imperial).
Click Open.
Step 2: Set Up the Sheet Size
If needed, adjust the sheet size by modifying the reference planes.
Use the Annotate tab Dimensions to set up proper spacing.
Step 3: Add Lines and Borders
Use the Create tab Line tool to draw borders and divisions.
Adjust line weight for different sections.
Step 4: Insert a Logo
Go to Insert Image.
Select your company logo and place it on the sheet.
Resize and position it appropriately.
Step 5: Add Labels for Project Information
In the Create tab, select Label.
Click where you want the label (e.g., Project Name, Sheet Number).
Choose a parameter like Sheet Name or Sheet Number.
Repeat for other labels like Drawn By, Checked By, etc.
Step 6: Create Custom Parameters (If Needed)
Open the Family Types dialog.
Click New Parameter and define it (e.g., Client Name, Revision Date).
Assign the parameter to labels.
Step 7: Save and Load into a Project
Click File Save As Family.
Name it appropriately and save it.
Click Load into Project to use it in your sheets.
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