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FIGURE 1.57: A new Revit model is based on an RTE template file.
Whenever you start a project, this is the type of template you are going to use.
When you are starting a new family, however, you will want to use an RFA.
Using Revit Family Files (.rft)
The .rft extension is another type of template, only this one pertains to a fam-
ily template. It would be nice if Revit had every family fully developed to suit
your needs. Alas, it does not. You will have to develop your own families. You
will start with a family template. To see how to access a family template, per-
form these steps:
1. Click the Revit Home button, and select New
➣ Family to open the
browse dialog shown in Figure 1.58.
FIGURE 1.58: The creation of a family starts with these templates.
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