FAR Manager - what is it

With the FAR process we needed a method for architects to be able to download and use the FAR files as well as the Revit families stored on the RevitCatalog website which is the designated website created for the FAR process. To be able to accomplish this we decided to create a content manager interface as one of the features within the FAR Manager allowing the user to manage their families within their own file system.

The content manager feature has also added more value for the architects. Not only will the user be able to see the typical tree of their families but within that tree they will be able to pick the type that they want to be able to load and make adjustments to the parameters of that family within the type, instance and element properties - thus eliminating the need to do all of the required steps within Revit itself and loading unnecessary data.

We also gave the same look and feel to the property tabs as you find in Revit. The only difference is that we alphabetized the structure, both in parameter groupings and parameter names, making it a bit easier to find and locate the parameter in question. The option for the parameters to be shown with or without the grouping is another enhancement we’ve added.

Some additional functionalities you will be able to use within the FAR Manager include:

- Copy types (Add)

- Remove Types

- Add parameters

- Search for families both locally and from the web site

- Adjust parameters prior to loading and placing in project

- We are working on the viewing capability to display the 3D image of the selected family or type

We are currently providing webcast demonstrations of the FAR Manager. A typical FAR demo will take about an hour of your time. If you are interested in scheduling a demo or learning more about the FAR process please contact us.

View the video on the Far Manager showing importing Revit Family type into a project.

Patrick K Johnson