Aligning family in a project

[simon1688]

I have created a clamp family, the clamps can be at varying heights and I would like to insert into a project and use the align command to control the heights of the clamps instead of say using a instance parameter is this possible?

I can only get the whole family to move up and down using the align I would like to align each clamp at different levels if possible?

[Steve_Stafford]

Should be possible. You might have to revisit how you've constrained them already. It requires an Instance parameter driven dimension and reference planes assigned to Strong or Weak IsReference status at a minimum, to get the grips. The Align tool might require using the TAB key to cycle between the shape handle and reference of the element. The shape handle will generally move the part while the reference will move the entire family. There are a lot of possible variables. Give it another go and post your family if you still don't get what you're after. That way someone can see what you've already done...and point the way.

[simon1688]

Should be possible. You might have to revisit how you've constrained them already. It requires an Instance parameter driven dimension and reference planes assigned to Strong or Weak IsReference status at a minimum, to get the grips. The Align tool might require using the TAB key to cycle between the shape handle and reference of the element. The shape handle will generally move the part while the reference will move the entire family. There are a lot of possible variables. Give it another go and post your family if you still don't get what you're after. That way someone can see what you've already done...and point the way.

I have attached an example, when I load the family into a project and align the CHS it moves the whole family.

[Steve_Stafford]

Change what the dimensions are referencing, not the Level. Use the reference plane that lies beneath the level. This will display the grips in section or elevation and allow the alignment you're after.

[simon1688]

Change what the dimensions are referencing, not the Level. Use the reference plane that lies beneath the level. This will display the grips in section or elevation and allow the alignment you're after.

I can't get it to work probably as it is a nested family.

[Steve_Stafford]

This works for me, I can align them independently (Revit 2019).

[simon1688]

This works for me, I can align them independently (Revit 2019).

I have just figured it out before I had it locked to reference level instead of reference plane

[simon1688]

Change what the dimensions are referencing, not the Level. Use the reference plane that lies beneath the level. This will display the grips in section or elevation and allow the alignment you're after.

Now I get it. Cheers !