I am creating a task using the “create view by category” workflow on a generic model family. I am creating plans, elevations, and 3d views but the elevations are being generated facing in the opposite direction.
How are elevation directions determined? Will it always create the plan south elevation first? For reference the family has been created with the “front” facing plan south so that a north facing elevation would elevate the front.
Could you share over the project file through a private message? I’d like to replicate the issue so I can open an issue with the Dev team.
Dave,
I just sent the model over in a message. Let me know if you need additional information
Hi @Elliottk, the elevation direction is determined by the “Facing orientation” parameter of the family.
Alright, you got me… I am not sure where to find that parameter or how to set it. Could you please clarify?
Good question! The facing orientation parameter is automatically calculated by Revit based on the instance’s placement and host geometry. It’s a read-only parameter, so it cannot be manually set.
Depending on how you’ve modeled your family—and the host, if there is one, Revit will determine this property automatically.
To inspect this parameter (and many others), there’s a very useful add-in called Revit Lookup. It allows you to view all the properties and parameters of selected elements, views, etc. As developers, we commonly use it.
Also, feel free to send me the family file via email/forum message.
Thanks
