unable to load disabled alarm pull into MEP Model

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Hi there,

i have just downloaded a generic Pull cord switch for my revit project,
for some reason i cant get it to load into my revit MEP model which is linked to the arch model,
it comes up with a no entry sign ?
it will allow me to load it into the architects model but not the MEP,


anyone got any info that will help me solve this ??
many thanks

Dave

[CADastrophe]

Sorry for the delay of response! The problem is likely because the Family that you downloaded is "Wall-Hosted", where ideally, it should be "Face-Based". The difference is that a Wall-Hasted family must host specifically to a Wall element, whereas the Face-Based can host to any type of face. When you link in a project, the Wall that belong to it are not actually considered "Walls", thus your inability to place them in your MEP Project.

I would recommend check to see if there is a Face-Based version of the Family available for download. If there is not, then follow these steps to convert this Family into a Face-Based Family.

1. Create a new Project with a Wall. Place an instance of this Family on it. Save the Project somewhere.

2. Start another new Project and link the previous Project into it.

3. Use the Copy/Monitor Tools to create a Copy in the current Project. You can now open/export this new "Face-Based" Family and load it into your MEP Project.

[DAVE_FLETCHER_85520352]

Thats worked perfectly !!

many thanks Dave