family naming conventions and catagories

[LeQ]

Hi,
Are there any guidelines on how to naming family files and what is the organize way to categorize family files?

[Scott Womack]

There are numerous threads with volumes of responces, here and in the Revit in Practice forum. Search on them

[Mike Sealander]

I think what Scott is saying, is that there is no universal consensus on family naming. However, it seems there are three, maybe four general methods out there, and a search of this forum will point you toward them.
We do these things:
Wall types: Named by the wall tag string, like "M3A".
Lab casework types: Likewise named by the casework tag string, which is the type mark.
Doors: Frame and panel configuration: HM1Lite, for instance, or HM1LiteTransom.
Windows: Try to follow the manufacturer's nomenclature.
Specialty equipment: Try to follow mfr. Like "Bobrick B-309".

I try to stay away from descriptions of assemblies, which is of course how AutoDesk names OOTB stuff.

[LeQ]

Thank You.