Real previews
Reads the image stored inside each .rfa. See the family before you open or load it.
FOR REVIT · FREE EXTENSION
Your family library.
In plain sight.
Browse your company's Revit families with previews, search and filters. Load and place them without opening each .rfa.
Revit 2022 or newer · pyRevit · Windows · Documentation in English and PortugueseWindow diagram. Real screenshots coming soon.
WHAT IT DOES
Find the right family
without opening files.
Family Library reads the information stored inside each .rfa: preview image, category, types and Revit version. Your library stays an ordinary folder on your server.
Search and filters
By name, folder, Revit category, type name or version. Sorting and thumbnail size.
Load and place
Double-click to load and place. Or load just the chosen type, or open the family.
Types and parameters
Shows the types, their type parameter values and type catalogues (.txt).
INSTALLATION
Four steps,
once.
Install pyRevit
It is free and open source. Download pyRevit ↗
Copy the extension
Extract the ZIP and copy the FamilyLibrary.extension folder to, for example, C:\NorteCad\Extensions\.
Add the folder in pyRevit
pyRevit tab → Settings → Custom Extension Directories → Add folder → Save Settings and Reload.
Open your library
A NorteCad tab appears. Click Family Library and choose your library folder. Don't have one? Use Sample Library.
What's in the ZIP. The extension, a guide in English (README.md) and Portuguese (LEIA-ME.md) and the licence. Inside Revit, the How to Use button opens the step-by-step guide.
Privacy. The extension runs only on your computer and sends no data to NorteCad or anyone else.
Licence. Free for personal and professional use. It may not be resold or redistributed. Provided without warranty; keep backups.