How can we orient Curtain Panel families in Revit using RiR

Rhino.Inside Revit
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I’m generating families from complex, curved geometry in Rhino (such as custom cladding elements), and I need to assign them to a Revit category that is acceptable for BIM submission standards.

Generic models and adaptive components are not permitted, so we have been using the Metric Curtain Wall Panel family template to classify these elements as curtain panels.

However, this approach is limiting because curtain panel families are host- and grid-dependent, which prevents us from placing multiple instances of the same type with different orientations across various locations.

We are also unable to use casework, and other component categories do not appropriately represent cladding elements.

Given these constraints, is there:

  • A more suitable Revit category that allows free placement while still aligning with BIM submission requirements for façade/cladding elements?

  • Or a viable workflow using curtain panels that would allow multiple instances of the same type to be oriented differently across the model?

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What version of Revit are you using?

Are DirectShape Types allowed?

You can create a Curtain Wall Family Template via this workflow. Rhino.Inside®.Revit

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Revit version 2025

Direct shape types are also not allowed.

You can create a Curtain Wall Family Template via this workflow. Rhino.Inside®.Revit

i checked for the above template, there is not an option to create custom Curtain wall family templates as its not available in the family categories when we create Model in place.