by Garry Stockton
As a Revit user, are you aware that you can preview your families? If not, it’s such an easy process; see below. You can preview adjusted parameters and changed values for any family type. This is available in all versions (Architecture/MEP/Structural) and platforms (2012-2025).
In the drawing area, select an element belonging to your desired family type. On the Properties palette, click (Edit Type).
The Type Properties dialog displays. To see (or hide) a preview of the family type, click the Preview button at the bottom of the dialog panel.
To control the view you require, select View on left of the Preview button.
You can also use the Visual Styles control to set the visual style of the preview.