noob question about Families

[kevin681396]

I am just getting started with Revit MEP 2011. My work is more Chilled Water/Steam/Condensate. Are there Families for buttweld CS150, CS300? Are there Families for weld-neck and slip-on flanges? If I have existing specifications (CADWorx, AutoCAD Plant 3D, AutoPlant) can I easily convert them into Revit Families? Where should I go (if not here) to find this kind of information?

Thanks

[stimmo520]

Look to the manufacturers first if you dont feel the need to learn and build your own families. They might have what you need (Victaulic has a great site). I would recommend building them yourself if you have the time and money available. This will give you more flexibility, and leaner families. As your on the tip of a revolution, there isnt an over abundance of information on how to do this, but AUGI is a great start. I do a lot of chilled water systems, and have not had a hitch yet, but I also am a ninja assassin when it comes to making families flex.