Frequently Asked QuestionsBroutek resources
Revit Families
- What is the Family Library?
- It is a web service that allows Revit Users to search and find, buy and download generic or manufacturer-specific Revit content. This content could include 3D models, specifications, and descriptions for that product or component.
- Is your content parametric?
- Yes, all our content is parametric. There are no “block” families in our library.
- What is contained within a family? Is it just one model?
- It varies from family to family. Generally, our families are ranges of a given manufacturer’s product. For example, the family Angle Valve – Crane – 384P – 0.25-2 Inch – Threaded has a total of 8 types within the family, covering the whole range for that valve, i.e. ¼”, 3/8”, ½”, ¾”, 1”, 1 ¼”, 1 ½”, 2”.
- Do you use look-up tables?
- Yes. Though not in all families.
- How do I download files from Broutek to use with Revit?
- After either buying the file you need from our Library or through a Content Request, you can download the relevant design files straight from our website.
- How can I use the files that I download from Broutek?
- Your use of the files downloaded from Broutek is governed by our Terms of Use.
- What are the sources of the content that I can find?
- At this stage, all download files are generated by Broutek. In the future, we may offer download files generated by third parties.
- What do you mean by Content Request?
- The Content Request is a service we offer that allows you to specify Revit content you need for our team to create. It's a completely free service and there's no obligation to purchase the families requested. To make a content request, you need to have an account with us. If you do not have one already, you are asked to create one before submitting your request. Submitting a request is a simple process of describing the product needed and give references that help us to model the product.
Manufacturers
- I am a manufacturer. Can I have my products on your site?
- Sure thing. Drop as an email or give us a call to discuss.
We want to be on the cutting edge of content for our models in REVIT MEP, and we have found the solution to our concerns: Broutek!
Mark Mergenschroer
Fire Protection Design, TME, Inc.