Embedded Files
Global Annotation Library Naming Breakdown
Global Annotation Library Naming Breakdown
F.Family Category.Additional Descriptors:
F.Family Category.Additional Descriptors:
Forum Prefix (F.):
The naming convention begins with the abbreviation "F." for Forum, indicating the origin of the annotation families.
Family Category:
Next, specify the family category, such as "View Title", indicating the type or purpose of the annotation family.
Additional Descriptors:
After specifying the family category, include specific descriptors that further detail the purpose or variation of the annotation family. For example, "Approach Arrow" or "Egress." These descriptors help differentiate between different types or versions of the same family category.
Type Names:
Type Names:
For single-type annotation families, use the standardized name "Default."
For annotation families with multiple types, the standard family will be "Default" with a descriptor(s) after. Ex- F.Default.Mark, F.Default.Keynote Number.Border
Shared/Project Parameters:
Shared/Project Parameters:
If a parameter name has F. in front of it, then it is a shared and or project parameter. If the parameter does not have F. in front of the name, it is a system parameter. Ex-
Note: Calculated values do not follow the same naming system as parameters
Family Name: F.Tag.Door.Unit.rfa
Note: Although the Revit family category is "Door Tags", we put the word "Tag" directly after "F." to ensure that all tag families are listed sequentially, making it easier for users to locate and select the appropriate tag for their needs.
Family Name: F.Tag.Area.Occupant Load.rfa
Note: Although the Revit family category is "Area Tags", we put the word "Tag" directly after "F." to ensure that all tag families are listed sequentially, making it easier for users to locate and select the appropriate tag for their needs.
Family Name: F.Tag.GANN.Assembly.Non Parametric.rfa
Note: When the Revit family category is "Generic Annotations", we abbreviate with "GANN" for conciseness. We add "Non Parametric" to denote the tag as not "smart", meaning the data must be entered manually and not pulled directly from the object being tagged.Door Egress Tags
Door Egress Tags
F.Other
F.Other.Exception#1
F.Stairway
F.Stairway.Exception#1
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.Door.Egress
Category: Door Tags
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Building Code:
Building Code:
Info for calculations can be found in FBC 1005.3
Info:
Info:
Door Egress Tags deal specifically with occupant load and egress width for stairways, doors, and other openings.
Types:
Types:
F.Other
F.Other.Exception#1
F.Stairway
F.Stairway.Exception#1
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.Occupant Load = Shared Parameter, Number (Placed in 'Door' 'Category' in project), (see Residential Occupancy Load Calculation Notes on how to calculate occupancy load
It is crucial for the shared parameter F.Occupant Load be loaded into the project under the 'Doors' 'Category' for the 'Calculated Values' to function properly
F.Other.Exit Width = Calculated Value, Number (will revert to 32" for code minimum if the formula's final value is less than 32")
F.Other.Exception#1.Exit Width = Calculated Value, Number (will revert to 32" for code minimum if the formula's final value is less than 32")
Width= System Parameter (provided exit width of egress component)
F.Occupant Load, F.Other.Exception#1, F.Other, F.Stairway, F.Stairway.Exception#1, F.Width, F.Other Arrow, and F.Stair Arrow =Type, Yes/No, Visibility
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Calculated Value:
Calculated Value:
F.Stairway.Exit Width = To find the minimum required egress width multiply the total occupant load by 0.3 inches per occupant. Will default to 44" minimum if equation is less than 44"
Formula stairways: if((occupant load * 0.3 > 44, (roundup(occupant load * 0.3)), 44)
F.Stairway.Exception#1.Exit Width = To find the minimum required egress width multiply the total occupant load by 0.2 inches per occupant. Will default to 44" minimum if equation is less than 44"
Formula stairways: if((occupant load * 0.2 > 44, (roundup(occupant load * 0.2)), 44)
F.Other.Exit Width = To find the minimum required egress width multiply the total occupant load by 0.2 inches per occupant. Will default to 32" minimum if equation is less than 32"
Formula other egress components: if((occupant load * 0.2 > 32, (roundup(occupant load * 0.2)), 32)
F.Other.Exception#1.Exit Width = To find the minimum required egress width multiply the total occupant load by 0.15 inches per occupant. Will default to 32" minimum if equation is less than 32"
Formula for other egress components: if((occupant load * 0.15 > 32, (roundup(occupant load * 0.15)), 32)
Other References:
Other References:
Residential Occupancy Load Calculation Notes - Calculating the area, occupancy load factor, and occupant load
Commentary:
Commentary:
Forum has requested a smaller and less repetitive door egress tag be made. This tag has been saved as from the F.Tag.Door.Egress.Interim family. Graphical changes and visiblity parameters have been added to hide the information that may not be needed. By default, the occupant load will show on the tag, but the required exit width per code and the width of the egress component will remain hidden unless turned on by the user.
Forum has requested the text label stay vertical when the arrow is rotated. This is not possible because the text label is set to follow the orientation of the arrow. The arrow and label rotate as a single element. Any manual rotation of the arrow also affects the text label, causing it to tilt instead of remaining upright.
F.Other
F.Other.Exception#1
F.Stairway
F.Stairway.Exception#1
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.Door.Egress.Interim
Category: Door Tags
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Building Code:
Building Code:
Info for calculations can be found in FBC 1005.3
Info:
Info:
Door Egress Tags deal specifically with occupant load and egress width for stairways, doors, and other openings.
Types:
Types:
F.Other
F.Other.Exception#1
F.Stairway
F.Stairway.Exception#1
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.Occupant Load = Shared Parameter, Number (Placed in 'Door' 'Category' in project), (see Residential Occupancy Load Calculation Notes on how to calculate occupancy load
It is crucial for the shared parameter F.Occupant Load be loaded into the project under the 'Doors' 'Category' for the 'Calculated Values' to function properly
F.Other.Exit Width = Calculated Value, Number (will revert to 32" for code minimum if the formula's final value is less than 32")
F.Other.Exception#1.Exit Width = Calculated Value, Number (will revert to 32" for code minimum if the formula's final value is less than 32")
Width= System Parameter (provided exit width of egress component)
F.Occupant Load, F.Other.Exception#1.Exit Width, F.Other.Exit Width, F.Stairway.Exit Width, and F.Stairway.Exception#1.Exit Width =Type, Yes/No, Visibility
F.Arrow.Bottom, F.Arrow.Left, F.Arrow.Right, and F.Arrow.Top = Instance,Yes/No, Visibility
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Calculated Value:
Calculated Value:
F.Stairway.Exit Width = To find the minimum required egress width multiply the total occupant load by 0.3 inches per occupant. Will default to 44" minimum if equation is less than 44"
Formula stairways: if((occupant load * 0.3 > 44, (roundup(occupant load * 0.3)), 44)
F.Stairway.Exception#1.Exit Width = To find the minimum required egress width multiply the total occupant load by 0.2 inches per occupant. Will default to 44" minimum if equation is less than 44"
Formula stairways: if((occupant load * 0.2 > 44, (roundup(occupant load * 0.2)), 44)
F.Other.Exit Width = To find the minimum required egress width multiply the total occupant load by 0.2 inches per occupant. Will default to 32" minimum if equation is less than 32"
Formula other egress components: if((occupant load * 0.2 > 32, (roundup(occupant load * 0.2)), 32)
F.Other.Exception#1.Exit Width = To find the minimum required egress width multiply the total occupant load by 0.15 inches per occupant. Will default to 32" minimum if equation is less than 32"
Formula for other egress components: if((occupant load * 0.15 > 32, (roundup(occupant load * 0.15)), 32)
Other References:
Other References:
Residential Occupancy Load Calculation Notes - Calculating the area, occupancy load factor, and occupant load
Commentary:
Commentary:
Remember the arrow visibility for top, bottom, left, and right are instance parameters that are changed manually in the 'Properties' window under 'Visibility'
This family has been replaced by the Forum production committee for being too large and repetitive on 4/16/2024
The family name is denoted with .Interim indicating that it will be the old version of the tag once the X standard gets released.
Occupant Load Tag
Occupant Load Tag
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.Area.Occupant Load
Category: Area Tag
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Building Code:
Building Code:
?
Info:
Info:
Deals specifically with area and occupancy load factor
Use specific family parameter calculated value formulas to obtain the occupant load
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
Area = System Parameter - Pulled from the 'Door'
F.Occupancy Load Factor = Shared Parameter,Number
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
- Note: It is crucial for the shared parameter names in the family and project to match in order for the formulas to function properly
Calculated Value:
Calculated Value:
F.Occupant Load = Calculated Value, Number
Formula: roundup((Area / 1 SF) / F.Occupancy Load Factor)
- Note: See Residential Occupancy Load Calculation notes for details on calculating the area, occupancy load factor, and occupant load
Other References:
Other References:
Residential Occupancy Load Calculation Notes - Calculating the area, occupancy load factor, and occupant load
Occupant Load Tag (Non Parametric)
Occupant Load Tag (Non Parametric)
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.GANN.Occupant Exit.Non Parametric
Category: Generic Annotations
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Building Code:
Building Code:
?
Info:
Info:
Achieved using text labels linked to number parameters for manual data entry (non parametric)
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.Fourth Floor = Instance, Yes/No, Visibility - Controls the visibility of the OCC 4th label and the linework making the 4th row
F.Occupant Load.1st = Instance, Number - Simple 'Number' parameter linked to a 'Tag Label' for manual number entry
F.Occupant Load.2nd = Instance, Number - Simple 'Number' parameter linked to a 'Tag Label' for manual number entry
F.Occupant Load.3rd = Instance, Number - Simple 'Number' parameter linked to a 'Tag Label' for manual number entry
F.Occupant Load.4th = Instance, Number - Simple 'Number' parameter linked to a 'Tag Label' for manual number entry
F.URL = Type, URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Commentary:
Commentary:
Do not use unless directed. Should be reviewed for removal from the standard.
Revision Cloud Tag
Revision Cloud Tag
F.Default.2 Characters
F.3 Characters
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.Revision Cloud
Category: Revision Cloud Tags
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Index, Any Sheet with an RFI or a Revision
Info:
Info:
Default can hold two characters
Large can hold three characters
Types:
Types:
F.Default.2 Characters
F.3 Characters
Parameter:
Parameter:
Revision Number = System Parameter - Did not use shared parameters for this family because 'Revision Number' is a system parameter
F.2 Characters = Type, Yes/No, Visibility - Controls the visibility of the 'Tag Label' linked to 'Revision Number'
F.3 Characters = Type, Yes/No, Visibility - Controls the visibility of the 'Tag Label' linked to 'Revision Number' and the linework to make the triangle larger
F.URL = Type, URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
- Note: The family parameters are for visibility and do not need to be scheduled
Commentary:
Commentary:
Three characters is not only for three-digit numbers but a Letter prefix as required.
May be used to track RFIs and Revisions
Other References:
Other References:
Unit/Building Door Tags
Unit/Building Door Tags
F.Default.Comments Mark
F.Mark
F.Type Mark
Identification:
Identification:
Family Names: F.Tag.Door.Unit
Category: Door Tags
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Info:
Info:
F.Mark references "Mark"
F.Default.Type Comments references "Type Comments"
F.Type Mark references "Type Mark"
Types:
Types:
F.Default.Type Comments
F.Mark
F.Type Mark
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.Default.Type Comments = Type, Yes/No, Visibility - Controls the visibility of the 'Tag Label' linked to 'Type Comments'
F.Mark = Type, Yes/No, Visibility - Controls the visibility of the 'Tag Label' linked to 'Mark'
F.Type Mark = Type, Yes/No, Visibility - Controls the visibility of the 'Tag Label' linked to 'Type Mark'
F.URL = Type, URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Commentary:
Commentary:
This tag is for doors located in a Unit including the Entrance or Balcony/Porch door to the Unit
The X standard is to use the Type Comments as it exists in the family editor and may be pre-assigned and scheduled.
Other References:
Other References:
F.Default.Comments
F.Mark
F.Type Mark
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.Door.Building
Category: Door Tags
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Info:
Info:
F.Default.Type Comments references "Type Comments"
F.Mark references "Mark"
F.Type Mark references "Type Mark"
Types:
Types:
F.Default.Type Comments
F.Mark
F.Type Mark
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.Type Comments = Type, Yes/No, Visibility - Controls the visibility of the 'Tag Label' linked to 'Type Comments'
F.Mark = Type, Yes/No, Visibility - Controls the visibility of the 'Tag Label' linked to 'Mark'
F.Type Mark = Type, Yes/No, Visibility - Controls the visibility of the 'Tag Label' linked to 'Type Mark'
F.URL = Type, URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Commentary:
Commentary:
This tag is for doors not located in a Unit or the Entrance or Balcony/Porch door to the Unit
Other References:
Other References:
Travel Distance Tag
Travel Distance Tag
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.Railing.Travel Distance
Category: Door Tag
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Building Code:
Building Code:
?
Info:
Info:
There were once two types, chosen based on personal preference, but Forum has agreed to adopt 'D=' as the office standard. The other ('Travel Distance =') was be removed.
The 'D=' matches Forum's life safety legend.
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
Length = System Parameter - Pulled from the 'Railing Tag'
F.URL = Type, URL- Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Other References:
Other References:
Add link to code section on life safety plan
Room Tags
Room Tags
F.Default.Name.Border
F.Underlined.Dimensions
F.Underlined.Dimensions.Area
F.Underlined.Dimensions.Calculations
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.Room
Category: Room Tag
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Building Code:
Building Code:
?
Info:
Info:
F.Default.Name.Border is the default for Construction Documents.
The F.Underlined.Dimensions and F.Underlined.Dimensions.Area are used when sending out preliminary unit plan files to the client. We tag the space with the dimensions underneath the room name
The Border and Underline are achieved using a System Family: Tag Label FAID - 3/32 - 0.8 - Underline, and FAID - 3.32 - 0.8 - Border, that are similar to the standard text styles
The 'Underline' and 'Border' Types have visibility functionality.
Types:
Types:
F.Underlined
F.Border.Dimensions
F.Border.Dimensions.Area
F.Border.Calculations
F.Default.Name.Border
F.Underlined.Dimensions
F.Underlined.Dimensions.Area
F.Underlined.Calculations
Parameter:
Parameter:
Name = System Parameter - Pulled from the 'Room'
Area = System Parameter - Pulled from the 'Room'
Perimeter = System Parameter - Pulled from the 'Room'
F.Area = Type, Yes/No, Visibility - Controls visibility of the 'Tag Label' pulling 'Area' from the Room
F.Room Name.Border = Type, Yes/No, Visibility - Controls visibility of the 'Tag Label' with the FAID - 3/32 - 0.8 - Border text style
F.Room Name.No Border = Type, Yes/No, Visibility - Controls visibility of the 'Tag Label' with the FAID - 3/32 - 0.8 text style
F.Room Name.Underlined = Type, Yes/No, Visibility - Controls visibility of the 'Tag Label' with the FAID - 3/32 - 0.8 - Underlined text style
F.RoomLength.Width = Type, Yes/No, Visibility - Controls visibility of the 'Tag Label' with calculated values Lf, Li, Wf, and Wi
F.Calculations = Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the 'Tag Label' with Area, Perimeter, and all calculations found below
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Calculations:
Calculations:
A = Area
P = Perimeter
L = Length
Lf = Linear Feet
Li = Linear Inches
W = Width
Wf = Width Feet
Wi = Width Inches
Commentary:
Commentary:
This tag automates the Room length and width dimensions with a quadratic equation, derived by integrating/substituting the perimeter into the area formula of a rectangle, efficiently computes its length and width avoiding a user measuring the room and manually typing in the dimensions.
Only works for rooms with four sides - must fix later
F.Default.Border
F.Underline
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.Room.Non Parametric
Category: Room Tag
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Info:
Info:
Non Parametric version, used for manual text entry
The Border and Underline are achieved using a System Family: Tag Label FAID - 3/32 - 0.8 - Underline, and FAID - 3.32 - 0.8 - Border, that are similar to the standard text styles
The 'Underline' and 'Border' Types have visibility functionality.
Types:
Types:
F.Default.Border
F.Underline
Parameter:
Parameter:
Name = System Parameter - Located inside of the 'Tag Label', pulling 'Name' from the 'Room'
F.Border = Instance,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the 'Tag Label' with the FAID - 3/32 - 0.8 - Border text style
F.Underline = Instance,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the 'Tag Label' with the FAID - 3/32 - 0.8 - Underlined text style
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Commentary:
Commentary:
Do not use unless directed. Should be reviewed for removal from the standard.
Model Group/RVT Link Tags
Model Group/RVT Link Tags
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.Model Group.Type Name
Category: Model Group Tags
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Info:
Info:
Used in our unit grouping process
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
Type Name = System Parameter - Located inside of the 'Tag Label', pulling 'Type Name' from the 'Model Group'
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Commentary:
Commentary:
This tag is used for tagging Grouped Units but may also serve the generic purpose of tagging the Type Name of any Group.
Other References:
Other References:
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.RVTLink.Type Mark
Category: RVT Link Tags
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
Type Mark = System Parameter - Located inside of the 'Tag Label', pulling 'Type Mark' from the 'RVT Link'
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Commentary:
Commentary:
This tag is used for tagging Linked Units
Other References:
Other References:
Keynote Tags/Non Parametric Keynote Tags
Keynote Tags/Non Parametric Keynote Tags
F.Default.Keynote Number.Border
F.Keynote Number
F.Keynote Text
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.Keynote
Category: Keynote Tags
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Any
Info:
Info:
Parametric (smart) version of our keynote tags
Pull data from Key Value or Keynote Text in the keynote file
Types:
Types:
F.Default.Keynote Number.Border
F.Keynote Number
F.Keynote Text
Parameter:
Parameter:
Key Value = System Parameter - Located inside of the 'Tag Label' for F.Keynote Number and F.Keynote Number.Border, pulling 'Key Value' from the item being tagged
Keynote Text = System Parameter - Located inside of the 'Tag Label' for F.Keynote Text, pulling 'Keynote Text' from the item being tagged
F.Keynote Text = Type, Yes/No, Visibility - Controls visibility of 'Tag Label' connected to the F.Keynote type
F.Keynote Number = Type, Yes/No, Visibility - Controls visibility of 'Tag Label' connected to the F.Keynote Number type
F.Keynote Number.Border = Type, Yes/No, Visibility - Controls visibility of 'Tag Label' connected to the F.Keynote Number.Border type
F.URL = Type, URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Other References:
Other References:
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.GANN.Keynote.Non Parametric
Category: Generic Annotations
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Non Parametric Details only
Info:
Info:
Keynote information must be entered manually into the text field
Left and right keynote achieved by mirroring (they are both the same type)
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.Description = Instance,Text - Connected to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry
F.Number = Instance,Text - Connected to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Commentary:
Commentary:
Do not use unless directed. Should be reviewed for removal from the standard.
Other References:
Other References:
Specialty Equipment Tags
Specialty Equipment Tags
F.Default.Type Mark
F.Type Name
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.Specialty Equipment
Category: Speciality Equipment Tags
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Types:
Types:
F.Default.Type Mark
F.Type Name
Parameter:
Parameter:
Type Mark = System Parameter - Connected to 'Tag Label', pulling information from 'Specialty Equipment'
Type Name = System Parameter - Connected to 'Tag Label', pulling information from 'Specialty Equipment'
F.Type Mark = Type, Yes/No, Visibility - Controls visibility of 'Tag Label' pulling 'Type Mark' from the 'Specialty Equipment' being tagged
F.Type Name = Type, Yes/No, Visibility - Controls visibility of 'Tag Label' pulling 'Type Name' from the 'Specialty Equipment' being tagged
F.URL = Type, URL - Default present and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Commentary:
Commentary:
May be used to tag elements such as, refrigerators, ovens, ranges, cooktops, dishwashers, and washing machines, ect....
Life Safety Fire Extinguisher Symbol
Life Safety Fire Extinguisher Symbol
Life Safety
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: (See Commentary)
Category: Speciality Equipment
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Building Code:
Building Code:
?
Info:
Info:
Utilizes 3D Model text to avoid scaling.
F.Model Text
Text Font - Arial
Text Size - 1' 0"
1/8" depth
Material - F.Black.SolidFill
Embedded inside of F.SPEQ.Fire Extinguisher.Cabinet.Wall.rfa
Types:
Types:
Parameters:
Parameters:
Commentary:
Commentary:
Previously, the Life Safety Plan (A1.11) used the F.SPEQ.Life Safety FE Symbol.Non Parametric, a separate symbol family embedded into the F.SPEQ.Fire Extinguisher.Cabinet.Wall family. Unit Plans (A5.61) used the F.SPEQ.Portable FE Symbol.Non Parametric, typically placed above a sink to indicate a portable extinguisher.
Now, the Life Safety and Floor Plan symbols for the F.SPEQ.Fire Extinguisher.Cabinet.Wall family are built directly into the family as 3D model text elements, eliminating the need for separate symbol families.
The F.SPEQ.Portable FE Symbol.Non Parametric is still used on Unit Plans (A5.61) in cases where a fire extinguisher is under a sink or mounted on a bracket (without a cabinet).
Floor Plan Fire Extinguisher Symbol
Floor Plan Fire Extinguisher Symbol
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: (See Commentary)
Category: Speciality Equipment
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Floor Plans (A5.11)
Building Code:
Building Code:
?
Info:
Info:
Utilizes 3D Model text to avoid scaling.
F.Model Text
Text Font - Arial
Text Size - 0' 6"
1/8" depth
Material - F.Black.SolidFill
Embedded inside of F.SPEQ.Fire Extinguisher.Cabinet.Wall.rfa
Types:
Types:
Parameters:
Parameters:
Commentary:
Commentary:
On Floor Plans (A5.11), the fire extinguisher symbol is represented as a 3D model text element built directly into the F.SPEQ.Fire Extinguisher.Cabinet.Wall family.
Portable Fire Extinguisher Symbol
Portable Fire Extinguisher Symbol
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.SPEQ.Portable FE Symbol.Non Parametric
Category: Speciality Equipment
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Unit Plans (A5.61)
Building Code:
Building Code:
?
Info:
Info:
Utilizes 3D Model text to avoid scaling.
F.Model Text
Text Font - Arial
Text Size - 0' 5"
1/8" depth
Material - F.Black.SolidFill
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameters:
Parameters:
F.URL = Type, URL- Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Commentary:
Commentary:
The F.SPEQ.Portable FE Symbol.Non Parametric family will be used on the Unit Plans (A5.61). In scenarios where a fire extinguisher is provided under the sink, the Portable Fire Extinguisher SPEQ Symbol will be displayed atop the center of the sink. In scenarios where a fire extinguisher is provided on a wall with a bracket (in ADA roll under sink scenarios), the Portable Fire Extinguisher SPEQ Symbol will be placed along the wall.
The actual 3D fire extinguisher geometry is included in this family but is turned off in plan views, ensuring that only the symbolic representation is visible on drawings. The Amerex Purple K 796 extinguisher is used in this family, consistent with the F.SPEQ.Fire Extinguisher.Cabinet.Wall family, to account for the largest possible clearance requirements, ensuring code compliance even in worst-case scenarios.
Title Blocks
Title Blocks
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Title Block.24x36, F.Title Block.30x42, F.Title Block.36x48
Category: Title Blocks
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
F.Index.FL - Only found on Index Sheet
F.Default, F.Build Your Own - Any
Building Code:
Building Code:
Fla. Admin. Code R. 61G1-16.004
Info:
Info:
The following states do not require businesses to be licensed - Only individuals
Arizona
Illinois
Indiana
Mississippi
Nevada
Ohio
West Virginia
Forum also have two states with different business names and borders.
Forum Architecture & Interior Design of Alabama, PLLC Alabama
Forum Architecture & Interior Design of Louisiana, LLC Louisiana
Types:
Types:
F.Index.FL
F.Default
F.Build Your Own
Parameter:
Parameter:
Project Name = System Parameter - Linked to a 'Tag Label', pulling 'Project Name'
Project Number = System Parameter - Linked to a 'Tag Label', pulling 'Project Number'
Sheet Name = System Parameter - Linked to a 'Tag Label', pulling 'Sheet Name'
Sheet Number = System Parameter - Linked to a 'Tag Label', pulling 'Sheet Number'
F.01-Dist Date through 15-Dist Date = Shared Parameter -F.Project Information- Linked to a 'Tag Label', pulling the 'Shared Parameter' 'F.XX.Dist Date' for manual text entry
Load into 'Project Parameters' under 'Project Information'
F.01-Dist Desc through 15-Dist Desc = Shared Parameter -F.Project Information- Linked to a 'Tag Label', pulling the 'Shared Parameter' 'F.XX.Dist Desc' for manual text entry
Load into 'Project Parameters' under 'Project Information'
F.County = Shared Parameter - F.Project Information- Linked to a 'Tag Label', pulling the 'Shared Parameter' 'F.County' for manual text entry
Load into 'Project Parameters' under 'Project Information'
F.Plot Date = Shared Parameter - F.Project Information - Linked to a 'Tag Label', pulling the 'Shared Parameter' 'F.Plot Date' for manual text entry
Load into 'Project Parameters' under 'Project Information
F.Grid 60x46 - Type,Yes/No,Graphics - Controls visibility of the 60x46 grid
F.Grid 53x46 = Type,Yes/No,Graphics - Controls visibility of the 53x46 grid
F.Grid 6x5 - Type,Yes/No,Graphics - Controls visibility of the 6x5 grid
F.Divider.Original =Instance,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the original divider
F.Divider = Instance,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the standard divider
F.Accessibility Review =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the Accessibility Review text
F.Index.Project Name = Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visiblity of the Project Name on the index sheet
F.Company Name =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the company name
F.AL.Company Name =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the company name per Alabama code
F.FL.Company Registration =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the FL Company Registration number
F.CA.Company Registration =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the CA company registration number
F.Not For Construction =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the Not For Construction text (used for preliminary drawings)
F.AL.ASR =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the state license number for Andrew in Alabama
F.AZ.ASR =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the state license number for Andrew in Arizona
F.CO.ASR =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the state license number for Andrew in Colorado
F.FL.ASR =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the state license number for Andrew in Florida
F.GA.ASR =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the state license number for Andrew in Georgia
F.IL.ASR =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the state license number for Andrew in Georgia
F.IN.ASR =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the state license number for Andrew in Illinois
F.KY.ASR =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the state license number for Andrew in Kentucky
F.LA.ASR =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the state license number for Andrew in Louisiana
F.MI.ASR =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the state license number for Andrew in Michigan
F.MO.ASR =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the state license number for Andrew in Missouri
F.MS.ASR =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the state license number for Andrew in Mississippi
F.NC.ASR =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the state license number for Andrew in North Carolina
F.NM.ASR =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the state license number for Andrew in New Mexico
F.NV.ASR =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the state license number for Andrew in Nevada
F.OH.ASR =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the state license number for Andrew in Ohio
F.SC.ASR =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the state license number for Andrew in South Carolina
F.TN.ASR =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the state license number for Andrew in Tennessee
F.TX.ASR =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the state license number for Andrew in Texas
F.VA.ASR =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the state license number for Andrew in Virginia
F.WV.ASR =Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of the state license number for Andrew in West Virginia
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Commentary:
Commentary:
Need to find what states require to be in the company title per code
Per Andrew, we have added a Tag Label pulling the Project Name and placed it on the far left side of the title block with no line breaks. This Project Name Tag Label will be visible only on the Index Sheet. We created a new text style called FAID - 3/4 - 1.0 specifically for the Index Project Title.
When updating the Title Blocks, a 24x36 graphics title block was not made for Revit 2021, so it will not exist in the `0000-21A Legacy template. It can be found in the `0000-24A Interim template.
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Title Block.11x8.5.Graphics, F.Title Block.17x11.Graphics, F.Title Block.24x18.Graphics, F.Title Block.24x36.Graphics, F.Title Block.30x42.Graphics
Category: Title Blocks
Types:
Types:
F.Default.FL
F.Default.CA
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.FL.Company Registration - Controls visibility of the company registration number in Florida
F.CA.Company Registration - Controls visibility of the company registration number in California
F.County = Shared Parameter - F.Project Information- Linked to a 'Tag Label', pulling the 'Shared Parameter' 'F.County' for manual text entry
Load into 'Project Parameters' under 'Project Information
F.Plot Date = Shared Parameter - F.Project Information - Linked to a 'Tag Label', pulling the 'Shared Parameter' 'F.Plot Date' for manual text entry
Load into 'Project Parameters' under 'Project Information
Commentary:
Commentary:
The FORUM logo in the F.Title Block.11x8.5 was swapped with a scalable image to accommodate the project name and sheet name. The text size and orientation were also adjusted for a better fit.
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Title Block.24x36.Placeholder, F.Title Block.30x42.Placeholder, F.Title Block.36x48.Placeholder
Category: Title Blocks
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.Grid - Type,Yes/No,Graphics - Controls visibility of the grid
Commentary:
Commentary:
A purposely broken title block is integrated into the library as a placeholder to prompt users to update outdated versions. This eliminates the need to manually locate and update each instance of a title block within the template with every change.
View Title
View Title
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.View Title
Category: View Titles
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Any
Info:
Info:
Line length controlled by F.Length parameter under Dimensions (Properties tab)
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
Detail Number = System Parameter - Connected to 'Tag Label', pulling information from 'View'
View Name = System Parameter - Connected to 'Tag Label', pulling information from 'View'
View Scale = System Parameter - Connected to 'Tag Label', pulling information from 'View'
F.View Subtitle = Shared Parameter, Text - Must be loaded into 'Project Parameters' under 'Views'
F.Buffer = Type,Length,Dimensions - Connected to dimension 'Label' for consistency of alignment with detail grid boxes
F.Title.Line Length =Type,Length,Dimensions - Connected to dimension 'Label' for consistency of line length with detail grid boxes
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Commentary:
Commentary:
May need to add circle for 1/4" buffer location
Note: May need an update to add circle for 1/4" buffer location
Title Bar/Sheet Index
Title Bar/Sheet Index
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.GANN.Title Bar.Non Parametric
Category: Generic Annotations
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Code Compliance, Any
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.Title = Instance,Text - Connected to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry
F.Length = Instance,Length,Dimensions - Connected to dimension 'Label' for manual control of Title Bar line length
F.URL = Type,Text - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.GANN.Title Bar.Index.Non Parametric
Category: Generic Annotations
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Index, Any
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.Title.Index = Instance,Text - Connected to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry
F.Length = Instance,Length,Dimensions - Connected to dimension 'Label' for manual control of Sheet Index line length
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Commentary:
Commentary:
Primarily found on Index sheet
Note: It was decided as a stylistic choice to have the black box be located on the Title Bar and not the Sheet Index Title Bar for hierarchy purposes. Both used to have the black box, but the redesign of the sheet index caused this update.
Slope Arrow
Slope Arrow
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.GANN.Slope Arrow.Non Parametric
Category: Generic Annotations
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.Text = Instance,Text - Connected to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry
F.Length = Insttance,Length,Dimensions - Connected to dimension 'Label' for manual control of Slope line length
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Commentary:
Commentary:
For use in drafting detail views, commonly found to annotate balconies. For use in floorplans, it is better to utilize the 'Spot Slope' system family located on the 'Annotate' tab in Revit
Spot Slope Dimension
Spot Slope Dimension
Identification:
Identification:
Name: Spot Slope
Category: Dimension
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Info:
Info:
Utilize the spot slope dimension tool to access this dimension (this is not a tag family)
Graphic Scale
Graphic Scale
F.Graphic Scale.10
F.Graphic Scale.20
F.Graphic Scale.30
F.Graphic Scale.40
F.Graphic Scale.50
F.Graphic Scale.60
F.Graphic Scale.100
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.GANN.Graphic Scale.Non Parametric
Category: Generic Annotations
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Conceptual design work only
Types:
Types:
F.Graphic Scale.10
F.Graphic Scale.20
F.Graphic Scale.30
F.Graphic Scale.40
F.Graphic Scale.50
F.Graphic Scale.60
F.Graphic Scale.100
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.10 = Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Connected to 'Text' that shows 5', 10', and 20'
F.20 = Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Connected to 'Text' that shows 10', 20', and 40'
F.30 = Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Connected to 'Text' that shows 15', 30', and 60'
F.40 = Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Connected to 'Text' that shows 20', 40', and 80'
F.50 = Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Connected to 'Text' that shows 25', 50', and 100'
F.60 = Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Connected to 'Text' that shows 30', 60', and 120'
F.100 = Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Connected to 'Text' that shows 50', 100', and 200'
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Commentary:
Commentary:
May need to be updated in the future to create a parametric version
View Reference
View Reference
F.Arrow.Left.Short
F.Arrow.Left.Long
F.Arrow.Right.Short
F.Arrow.Right.Long
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.View Reference
Category: View Reference
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Info:
Info:
Placed as 'View Reference' tag on both sides of "Matchline" when breaking up floorplan into two separate views
Short and long versions to be used as needed
May not display information until views are on sheets
Uses text labels linked to parameters "Detail Number" (XX) and "Sheet Number" (XXXX)
Types:
Types:
F.Arrow.Left.Short
F.Arrow.Left.Long
F.Arrow.Right.Short
F.Arrow.Right.Long
Parameter:
Parameter:
Detail Number = System Parameter - Pulled from 'View'
Sheet Number = System Parameter - Pulled from 'View'
F.Length = Instance,Length,Dimension - Connected to dimension 'Label' for manual control of line length
F.Arrow.Left = Instance,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of left line, arrow head, and circle
F.Arrow.Right = Instance,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of right line, arrow head, and circle
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
North Arrow
North Arrow
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.GANN.North Arrow.Non Parametric
Category: Generic Annotations
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Info:
Info:
Simple generic annotation family with lines and text
Family must be rotated manually (may need to revisit to add rotation parameter)
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Slab Elevation Symbols
Slab Elevation Symbols
F.No Step
F.Sloped Step
F.Step
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.GANN.Slab Elevation.Non Parametric
Category: Generic Annotations
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Building Code:
Building Code:
?
Info:
Info:
Each type is grouped for easier selection in the family editor due to the amount of linework
Types:
Types:
F.No Step
F.Sloped Step
F.Step
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.Text.Left Side = Instance, Text - Connected to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry
F.Text.Right Side = Instance, Text - Connected to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry
F.No Step = Type, Yes/No, Visibility - Controls visibility of F.No Step
F.Sloped Step = Type, Yes/No, Visibility - Controls visibility of F.Sloped Step
F.Step = Type, Yes/No, Visibility - Controls visibility of F.Step
F.URL = Type, URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Text Box
Text Box
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.GANN.Text Box.Non Parametric
Category: Generic Annotations
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Any
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.Text Value = Instance,Text - Linked to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry
Achieved using FAID - 3/16 - 1.0 - Border text style ('Show Border' is checked on)
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Commentary:
Commentary:
May be used in building sections if using a space tag is not desired
Used in detail sheets
Approach Arrow
Approach Arrow
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.DETI.Approach Arrow
Category: Detail Items
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Building Code:
Building Code:
Fair Housing Act Design Manual - Chapter Seven: Requirement 7 — Usable Kitchens and Bathrooms
Info:
Info:
Achieved using a solid black filled region
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Commentary:
Commentary:
This should likely be embedded into the door family's ADA clearance lines, or nested into fixtures, appliances, ect...
Break Line
Break Line
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.DETI.Break Line
Category: Generic Annotations
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Any
Info:
Info:
Achieved by aligning dimensions with lines and reference planes
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.Right = Instance,Length,Dimension - Connected to dimension 'Label' to control the right line
F.Left = Instance,Length,Dimension - Connected to dimension 'Label' to control the left line
F.Jag Depth = Instance,Length,Dimension - Connected to dimension 'Label' to control the jag depth
F.Jag Width = Instance,Length,Dimension - Connected to dimension 'Label' to control the jag width
F.Masking Depth = Instance,Length,Dimension - Connected to dimension 'Label' to control the masking depth
Commentary:
Commentary:
Dimension parameters can be entered manually, or clicked and dragged manually
Centerline
Centerline
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.GANN.Centerline.Non Parametric
Category: Generic Annotations
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Info:
Info:
Achieved using generic text
Place manually on Centerline
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.URL = Type, URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Commentary:
Commentary:
Future modifications should include adding to door and window families
Callout Head
Callout Head
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Callout Head
Category: Callout Heads
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
Detail Number = System Parameter - Connected to 'Tag Label', pulling 'Detail Number'
Sheet Number = System Parameter - Connected to 'Tag Label', pulling 'Sheet Number'
Reference Label = System Parameter - Connected to 'Tag Label', pulling 'Reference Label'
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Building Tag
Building Tag
F.Amenity
F.Apartment
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.GANN.Building.Non Parametric
Category: Generic Annotations
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Types:
Types:
F.Amenity
F.Apartment
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.Amenity Number = Instance,Text - Connected to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry
F.Amenity Type = Instance,Text - Connected to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry
F.Building Number = Instance,Text - Connected to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry
F.Building Type = Instance,Text - Connected to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry
F.Units = Instance,Text - Connected to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry
F.Amenity = Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of F.Amenity type
F.Apartment = Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of F.Apartment type
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Section Head
Section Head
F.Complete Section
F.Partial Section
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Section Marks.Head
Category: Section Marks
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Types:
Types:
F.Complete Section
F.Partial Section
Parameter:
Parameter:
Detail Number = System Parameter - Connected to 'Tag Label' pulling 'Detail Number'
Sheet Number = System Parameter - Connected to 'Tag Label' pulling 'Sheet Number'
F.Head.Filled = Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of filled section arrow (solid 'Filled region')
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Commentary:
Commentary:
Still need to answer where are 'Partial Sections' located for 'Found on Sheet' section
Partial vs Enlarged Section nomenclature needs to be consistent for AI embeddings
Section Tail
Section Tail
F.Perpendicular
F.Parallel
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Section Marks.Tail
Category: Section Marks
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Types:
Types:
F.Perpendicular
F.Parallel
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.Width = Type, Length - Connected to dimension 'Label' and reference plane to alter width between types
F.Height = Type, Length - Connected to dimension 'Label' and reference plane to alter height between types
F.URL = Type, URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Commentary:
Commentary:
Achieved through a single filled region with F.Height and F.Width length parameters tied to dimension 'Label(s)' and reference planes to alter between F.Parallel and F.Perpendicular
Exterior/Interior Elevation Marks
Exterior/Interior Elevation Marks
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.Elevation Marks.Exterior
Category: Elevation Marks
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
Detail Number = System Family - Connected to 'Tag Label' pulling 'Detail Number'
Sheet Number = System Family - Connected to 'Tag Label' pulling 'Sheet Number'
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.Elevation Marks.Exterior.Arrow
Category: Elevation Marks
Info:
Info:
Solid 'Filled region' arrow is nested inside of the F.Tag.Elevation Marks.Exterior family
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.Elevation Marks.Interior
Category: Elevation Marks
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
Sheet Number = System Parameter - Connected to 'Tag Label' pulling 'Sheet Number'
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.Elevation Marks.Interior.Arrow
Category: Elevation Marks
Info:
Info:
Solid 'Filled region' arrow is nested inside of the F.Tag.Elevation Marks.Interior family
This is a system families, so they come with some built-in functionality
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
Detail Number = System Parameter - Connected to 'Tag Label' pulling 'Detail Number'
F.URL = Type, URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Roof Assembly Tag
Roof Assembly Tag
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.Roof
Category: Roof Tags
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Info:
Info:
F.Tag.Roof is designated as "RW-?" to indicate "Roof Wood - Assembly Number". Note the use of the leader is to cross through both the Revit Roof object as well as the Revit Ceiling Object. In instances where the topmost floor features a hip roof in Revit without a bottom cord to serve as a ceiling in the model, it becomes necessary to model an actual Revit ceiling. While this Revit ceiling will not be called out individually, it will act as part of the whole roof assembly.
This tag is for Roof Assemblies that often include the ceiling attached to the bottom chord of the truss.
Uses the 7/16" diamond
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
Type Mark = System Parameter - Connected to 'Tag Label', pulling 'Type Mark'
F.URL = Type, URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Floor Assembly Tag
Floor Assembly Tag
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.Floor
Category: Floor Tags
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Info:
Info:
F.Tag.Floor is designated as "FW-?" to indicate "Floor Wood".
This tag is for Floor Assemblies
Uses the 7/16" diamond
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
Type Mark = System Parameter - Connected to 'Tag Label', pulling 'Type Mark'
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Wall Assembly Tag
Wall Assembly Tag
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.Wall
Category: Wall Tags
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Info:
Info:
F.Tag.Wall is designated as "WW-?" to indicate "Wall Wood".
This tag is for Wall Assemblies
Uses the 7/16" diamond
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
Type Mark = System Parameter - Connected to 'Tag Label', pulling 'Type Mark'
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Ceiling Tag (AKA, Roof Assembly Tag)
Ceiling Tag (AKA, Roof Assembly Tag)
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.Ceiling
Category: Ceiling Tags
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Info:
Info:
Do not use a Ceiling tag unless directed. While this is possible it is not the recommended methodology for tagging Roof Assemblies or Floor Assemblies.
Roog Assembly - F.Tag.Ceiling is designated as "RW-?" because, despite its role in tagging a ceiling, we denote the ceiling as part of the roof assembly. In instances where the topmost floor features a hip roof in Revit without a bottom cord to serve as a ceiling in the model, it becomes necessary to model an actual Revit ceiling. While this Revit ceiling will not be called out individually, it will act as part of the whole roof assembly.
This tag is for Roof Assemblies that often include the ceiling attached to the bottom chord of the truss.
Uses the 7/16" diamond
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
Type Mark = System Parameter - Connected to 'Tag Label', pulling 'Type Mark'
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Stair Landing Tag (AKA, Floor Assembly Tag)
Stair Landing Tag (AKA, Floor Assembly Tag)
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.Stair Landing
Category: Stair Landing Tags
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Info:
Info:
F.Tag.Stair Landing is designated as "FW-?" because it is part of the floor assembly.
This tag is for Floor Assemblies
Uses the 7/16" diamond
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
Type Mark = System Parameter - Connected to 'Tag Label', pulling 'Type Mark'
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Column Tag (AKA, Wall Assembly Tag)
Column Tag (AKA, Wall Assembly Tag)
F.Default
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.Column
Category: Column Tags
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Info:
Info:
F.Tag.Column is designated as "WW-?" because, despite its role in tagging a column family, we construct the column family to emulate the appearance of a wall for our workflow.
- Note: this is not referring to the Structural Column Category.
This tag is for Wall Assemblies
Uses the 7/16" diamond
Types:
Types:
F.Default
Parameter:
Parameter:
Type Mark = System Parameter - Connected to 'Tag Label', pulling 'Type Mark'
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Commentary:
Commentary:
Depending on modeling practices sometimes it is suitable to use a Architectural Column instead of modeling walls where wall joins can be dificult in some instances.
This is for tagging, F.Columns.Interior.Rectangular
Assembly Tag (Non Parametric)
Assembly Tag (Non Parametric)
F.Horizontal Text
F.Vertical Text
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.GANN.Assembly.NonParametric
Category: Generic Annotations
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Info:
Info:
Uses the 7/16" diamond
Types:
Types:
F.Horizontal Text
F.Vertical Text
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.Text = Instance,Text - Connected to 'Text Label' for manual text entry
F.Length = Instance,Length,Dimensions - Connected to dimension 'Label' for controlling horizontal and vertical leader lengths
F.Horizontal = Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of horizontal leader and text
F.Vertical = Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of vertical leader and text
F.URL = F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Commentary:
Commentary:
NonParametric - Having this in the Family name means the family is not tagging an object or acquiring data from an object but rather is fully manual.
This Generic Annotation looks identical to the Wall and Floor tags but is only to be used in Drafting views of details where the objects are represented with lines
Storefront Wall/Window Tags
Storefront Wall/Window Tags
F.Default
F.Area
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.Wall.Storefront
Category: Wall Tags
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Building Code:
Building Code:
?
Info:
Info:
Achieved by using generic lines and Tag Labels pulling Mark and Area
Types:
Types:
F.Default
F.Area
Parameter:
Parameter:
Mark = System Parameter - Instance - Window designator
Area = System Parameter - Instance
F.Area = Type,Yes/No,Visibility,Label - Contorls Visibility, off for F.Default and on for F.Area, Not Calculated value.
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Commentary:
Commentary:
**This tag needs to be a Type Mark**
This tag needs to be reviewed along with the schedule by the PL committee.
Product Approvals
Miami-Date Notice of Acceptance (NOA)
High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)
Florida Product Approval (FPA).
If in one of the above categories how does the tag change? Is the Area required to be shown? If Yes for what use, Structural Wind pressure Calc/ selection, and whould the area be the Gross area?
Engineering
Energey Calculation - Are we providing the gross window area for the engineers? Should this change the family so the area is only the glass portion that light shines through or are we allowing our Window to be used for BIM and thus liable for incorrect data?
EERO (emergency escape and rescue opening)
Other References:
Other References:
F.Default
F.Area
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.Window
Category: Window Tag
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Building Code:
Building Code:
?
Info:
Info:
Achieved by using generic lines and Tag Labels pulling Mark and Area
Types:
Types:
F.Default
F.Area
Parameter:
Parameter:
Mark = System Parameter - Instance - Window designator
F.Area = Type,Yes/No,Visibility,Label - Contorls Visibility off for F.Default and on for F.Area, Not Calculated value.
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Calculated Value:
Calculated Value:
F.Area = parameter created with a calculated value because "Area" is not a built-in parameter for window tags
Formula: = (Width * Height)
Commentary:
Commentary:
**This tag needs to be a Type Mark**
This tag needs to be reviewed along with the schedule by the PL committee.
Egress: Is "EGRESS" noted under the Window Mark if for egress?
Egress: If egress, only the operable portion of the window dimension needs to be checked (net). How are we checking this? Should we add the bottom operable SF and dimensions to the family for reporting in a schedule (perhaps a code check schedule)?
Product Approvals
Miami-Date Notice of Acceptance (NOA)
High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)
Florida Product Approval (FPA).
If in one of the above categories how does the tag change? Is the Area required to be shown? If Yes for what use, Structural Wind pressure Calc/ selection, and whould the area be the Gross area?
Engineering
Energey Calculation - Are we providing the gross window area for the engineers? Should this change the family so the area is only the glass portion that light shines through or are we allowing our Window to be used for BIM and thus liable for incorrect data?
Other References:
Other References:
Levels
Levels
Level Heads
Level Heads
F.Default.Project
F.Existing
F.Datum
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Tag.Level Head
Category: Level Heads
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Info:
Info:
Achieved using filled regions and visibility parameters
Types:
Types:
F.Default.Project
F.Existing
F.Datum
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.Project.Level Head = Type,Yes/No,Visibility - New Construction
F.Existing.Level Head = Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Existing Construction
F.Datum.Level Head = Type,Yes/No,Visibility - May be used for hosting objects, Project Origin Identification, Placed among other Levels
F.Radius = Type,Length - Default is set, Do not change (Locked)
F.Name = Type,Text,Label - Automatically filled in by Revit as it is a System Family
F.Elevation = Type,Text,Label - Automatically filled in by Revit as it is a System Family
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Commentary:
Commentary:
Forum currently does not utilize an existing or Datum level any form, but is currently under consideration and establishes a standard for future projects should they be needed for other project types.
Other References:
Other References:
System Family: Grid
System Family: Grid
Grids
Grids
Grid Heads
Grid Heads
F.Default.Project
F.Existing
F.Datum
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.Grid Head.Circle
Category: Grid Heads
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
TBD
Info:
Info:
This family is nested into the System Family "Grid"
Achieved using filled regions and visibility parameters
Types:
Types:
F.Default.Project
F.Existing
F.Datum
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.Datum = Type, Yes/No - May be used for hosting objects, Project Origin Identification, Placed among other Column lines at expansion joints and or dimension strings not to exceed 300 feet to control tolerances.
F.Existing = Type, Yes/No, Visibility - Existing Construction
F.Project = Type, Yes/No, Visibility - New Construction
F.Radius = Type, Length - Default is set, Do not change (Locked)
F.Name = Type, Text, Label - Automatically filled in by Revit as it is a System Family
F.URL = Type, URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Commentary:
Commentary:
Forum currently does not utilize Revit gridlines in any form, but is currently under consideration and establishes a standard for future projects should they be needed for other project types.
Other References:
Other References:
System Family: Grid
System Family: Grid
Commentary:
Commentary:
The setting of the Center Segment to Custom is to enable the lighter color of the Center Segment Color that would cross over the plans such that the line is less visually distracting.
Do Not Review Symbol
Do Not Review Symbol
F.Default.Single
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.GANN.Ghost.Non Parametric
Category: Generic Annotations
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Any
Info:
Info:
Used as a Generic Annotation symbol to indicate something hasn't been reviewed or checked during the SD or DD stages
Has multiple types offering options to array the symbol over a large area if needed
Types:
Types:
F.Default.Single
F.Multiple (Not shown here)
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.Text = Type, Text, Label - Default present but may be changed as desired.
F.Multiple = Type, Yes/No, Visibility - This Parameter is automatically selected if F.Single is Unchecked displaying multiple or an array of symbols that are controlled by F.Array.Number
Formula: = not(F.Single) - Set yes/no parameters with logical operators and Conditional Statements in Formulas
F.Single = Type, Yes/No, Visibility - F.Single is Checked Yes by Default
F.Array.Number = Type, Integer - This Integer is the number of copies of the element in the array both horizontally and vertically
F.URL = Type, URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Commentary:
Commentary:
This Symbol was an unofficial standard that was asked to be included. The original was just a circle with a slash. As it is unofficial we added the GhostBuster symbology as an easter egg.
Assembly Frame
Assembly Frame
F.Large
F.Small
Identification:
Identification:
Family Name: F.GANN.Assembly.Frame
Category: Generic Annotation
Location in Project Documentation:
Location in Project Documentation:
Building Code:
Building Code:
Need to find correct codes, possible (FBC chapter 6,7,16,&23)
Info:
Info:
?
Types:
Types:
F.Large
F.Small
Parameter:
Parameter:
F.Assembly.Designation = Shared Parameter, Instance, Text - Linked to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry
F.Assembly.FireRating = Shared Parameter, Instance, Text - Linked to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry
F.Assembly.Location = Shared Parameter, Instance, Text - Linked to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry
F.Assembly.Notes = Shared Parameter, Instance, Text - Linked to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry
F.Assembly.Reference = Shared Parameter, Instance, Text - Linked to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry
F.Assembly.Sound.STC.IIC = Shared Parameter, Instance, Text - Linked to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry
F.Assembly.UL = Shared Parameter,Instance, Text - Linked to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry of the F.Small type
F.Assembly.UL.01 = Shared Parameter,Instance, Text - Linked to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry
F.Assembly.UL.02 = Shared Parameter,Instance, Text - Linked to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry
F.Assembly.UL.03 = Shared Parameter,Instance,Text - Linked to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry
F.Assembly.UL.04 = Shared Parameter,Instance,Text - Linked to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry
F.Assembly.UL.05 = Shared Parameter,Instance,Text - Linked to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry
F.Assembly.UL.06 = Shared Parameter,Instance,Text - Linked to 'Tag Label' for manual text entry
F.Assembly.Reference.Visibility.Large = Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of 'Tag Label' linked to F.Assembly.Reference of the F.Large type
F.Assembly.Reference.Visibility.Small = Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of 'Tag Label' linked to F.Assembly.Reference of the F.Small type
F.Large = Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of linework for the F.Large type
F.Small = Type,Yes/No,Visibility - Controls visibility of linework for the F.Small type
F.URL = Type,URL - Default preset and is used in combination with the Lookup tool on the Forum Ribbon to link to this page and section
Other References:
Other References:
Commentary:
Commentary:
Updated family from the F.Default type to having F.Large and F.Small on 4/22/2024
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