Reverse Engineering Locks

[raddis]

It seems that a good way to learn about locks is to open files that use them (mostly families).

However, while I can see a lock when I select an object, I'm a bit clueless as to what it represents. In other words: Was the "Align" tool used, then the object locked?; if so, what was the controlling object?; was the dimensioned locked? etc.

Is there any way to get Revit to reveal the meaning and constraints of the lock symbols?

[aaronrumple]

If you use align to lock two or more objects, the lock will show up when you select that object. A temporary ref. plane will show the line along which things are locked.

If you select a dimension, you'll see locks associated with portions of the string. This will constrain the two objects the extension line refers too.

[raddis]

Hey Aaron,
I'm trying to do the door swing family thing from an existing rfa file.
See the two attached jpegs.
When I pick the nested door panel family, there are 3 locks.
When I pick the Swing Arc there is one lock.
How do I know what was used to constrain these objects and then to lock them?

[raddis]

It appears that you can right click a lock and pick "Show Related" which helps...a bit.
Now lets see if I can figure out "how" they were locked together.