How To Use Pop Toggle Drywall Anchors In Revit Family

How to Use Pop Toggle Drywall Anchors in Revit Family

Pop toggle drywall anchors are a type of mechanical fastener that is used to attach objects to drywall. They are easy to install and can be used to support a variety of different objects, including pictures, shelves, and mirrors. In this article, we will show you how to use pop toggle drywall anchors in Revit family.

Step 1: Create a new Revit family

To create a new Revit family, click on the "New" button in the Revit ribbon. Then, select "Family Template" from the drop-down menu. In the "New Family Template" dialog box, select the "Metric Generic Model" template. Then, click on the "OK" button.

Step 2: Draw the pop toggle drywall anchor

In the Revit family editor, draw the pop toggle drywall anchor. To do this, use the "Line" tool to draw the outline of the anchor. Then, use the "Extrude" tool to extrude the outline to create a solid object. Be sure to add the necessary details to the anchor, such as the holes for the screws and the toggle wings.

Step 3: Add parameters to the family

Once you have drawn the pop toggle drywall anchor, you can add parameters to it. Parameters are used to control the size and shape of the family, as well as other properties. To add a parameter, click on the "Parameters" tab in the Revit ribbon. Then, click on the "New" button. In the "New Parameter" dialog box, enter a name for the parameter and select a data type. Then, click on the "OK" button.

Step 4: Load the family into a project

Once you have created the pop toggle drywall anchor family, you can load it into a project. To do this, click on the "Insert" tab in the Revit ribbon. Then, click on the "Load Family" button. In the "Load Family" dialog box, navigate to the location of the family file. Then, click on the "Open" button.

Step 5: Place the pop toggle drywall anchor

To place the pop toggle drywall anchor, click on the "Place Component" tool in the Revit ribbon. Then, click on the location where you want to place the anchor. In the "Properties" palette, select the pop toggle drywall anchor family from the drop-down menu. Then, click on the "OK" button.

Step 6: Adjust the size and shape of the anchor

Once you have placed the pop toggle drywall anchor, you can adjust the size and shape of the anchor by modifying the parameters. To do this, click on the "Properties" palette. Then, click on the "Edit Family" button. In the Revit family editor, make the necessary changes to the parameters. Then, click on the "OK" button.

Step 7: Save the family

Once you have made the necessary changes to the family, save the family by clicking on the "Save" button in the Revit ribbon. Then, click on the "Close" button to close the Revit family editor.

Conclusion

Pop toggle drywall anchors are a versatile and easy-to-use type of mechanical fastener. They can be used to attach a variety of different objects to drywall. In this article, we have shown you how to use pop toggle drywall anchors in Revit family. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can create your own custom pop toggle drywall anchor family and use it in your Revit projects.