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    Default Error msg: Can't make type

    I want inserting an SHS column (R6.1) into a drawing (R7.0)and got this error msg, does anyone know what it means, I got a similar msg earlier today after I edited a door family and revit woudn't use it.

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    Default Re: Error msg: Can't make type

    Sounds like the family has some issues. Might be an idea to open the family and have a look at it and try flexing it. Should soon discover the culprit...
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    Default Re: Error msg: Can't make type

    Kim,

    I have that family also. I don't know if you've customized it, but I was able to load it into a blank 7.0 project without a problem.

    Upon looking at the family file, there are some issues with RP's that are not properly constrained, but that doesn't appear to be a critical problem, in terms of causing the error that you saw.

    Sorry, can't say much more than that at the moment.

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    Default Re: Error msg: Can't make type

    I re-started Revit and it worked fine, so who knows?

    I have an annoyance with these columns that you may know something about, when I insert them they always seem to go with the bottom at site level with the top at floor level and they aren't visible in the floor plan until I edit the properties to change the levels.
    Is is possible to edit the family to change the default levels or that something I need to do when inserting.

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    Default Re: Error msg: Can't make type

    All structural columns are set-up to do that. Engineers like to view the structure from above, not below,- like we sensible architects.

    You can edit the families to appear the way you want when inserted in a project.




    Quote Originally Posted by kimheaver
    I re-started Revit and it worked fine, so who knows?

    I have an annoyance with these columns that you may know something about, when I insert them they always seem to go with the bottom at site level with the top at floor level and they aren't visible in the floor plan until I edit the properties to change the levels.
    Is is possible to edit the family to change the default levels or that something I need to do when inserting.

    Regards,
    Kim

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    Default Re: Error msg: Can't make type

    Quote Originally Posted by beegee
    You can edit the families to appear the way you want when inserted in a project.
    Hi Beegee,

    I've opened the SHS column from 7.0, I can see the reference planes,
    upper ref level 2500
    lower ref level 0

    I'm not really sure how these relate to the inserted levels, what would I need to change for it to come in on the current level with either with a nominated height or to a level.

    Regards,
    Kim Heaver

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    Default Re: Error msg: Can't make type

    Check the reference plane properties and see which "defines origin". I believe it will be the upper reference plane, change it to the lower one by selecting it and ticking defines origin
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