Revit Family Files

Step 1: Open Your Revit Project

• Launch Autodesk Revit and open the project where you want to load the family.

Step 2: Open the Insert Tab

• Navigate to the "Insert" tab on the Revit ribbon.

Step 3: Click on "Load Family"

• Click on the "Load Family" button under the Load from Library panel.

Step 4: Browse to the Local Folder

• A file explorer window will open.

• Navigate to the folder on your computer where the .RFA (Revit Family) file is stored.

Step 5: Select and Load the Family

• Select the .RFA file you want to load.

• Click "Open" to import the family into your Revit project.

Step 6: Place the Family in Your Project

• If it’s a component family (e.g., furniture, fixtures), go to the "Architecture" tab and use the "Component" tool to place it.

• If it’s a system family (e.g., walls, doors, windows), it will appear in the appropriate category in the project browser.

Alternative: Drag and Drop

• You can also locate the .RFA file in your file explorer and drag and drop it into the Revit workspace.