The example below will show how to setup a new tag for a roof but this process can be used for any tag that doesn t have a default family in revit such as pipe accessories.
Roof tags in revit.
Use join unjoin roof tool.
Click architecture tab room area panel tag room drop down tag room.
Start a new family and use the generic annotation template.
From the ribbon create tab text panel label.
Use it to extend the dormer roof to the main roof.
To create a dormer model required walls and additional roof.
Revit roof tag create a new family using the generic tag template.
Indicate the desired orientation of the room tag.
See hd version of video tutorial here.
Whether you want a double gable roof with 6 pyramid shaped dormers or a simple gambrel roof the basics remain the same.
Choose the generic tag template 3.
Change the family category to roof tags then press ok.
On the options bar do the following.
Tag materials use a material tag to identify the type of material used for an element or a layer of an element.
Click in a room to place the room tag.
As you place room tags they align with existing tags.
Add tags and keynotes in a 3d view you can lock a 3d view in order to tag elements and add keynotes in the view.
Then follow these 2 steps.
Load into project and tag roofs.
9 join roofs add opening to create dormer.
Download manufacturer approved bim content for roofs.
Change the category to roof tags.
Then in the family category parameters dialog switch it to be assigned to the roof category.
Discover free revit bim objects for roofs.
This tool is located in the modify tab.