Family Subcategories
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Number of subcategories families are using
This is a histogram showing the number of subcategories families are using across the master content. What can be seen is that why are some families using more than 50 subcategories? Once these families are loaded into the project, these subcategories are also pushed into the project.
Some of the most used subcategories
“Most used” refers to particular subcategories that are used more than 100 times across master content.
Hidden Lines 4083
Medium Lines 607
Light Lines 546
Glass 529
Heavy Lines 480
Opening 443
Frame/Mullion 428
Center line 382
Panel 272
Taps/Mixers 266
Waste Outlets 232
Penetration 231
Clearance Zones 228
FHRs/Hydrants 226
Fire Boosters/Pumps 224
Baths/Showers 222
Basins/Sinks/Tubs 221
Hardware 216
Urinals 216
Elevation Swing 189
Toilet/Bidets 178
Sill/Head 166
Plan Swing 164
Seating_Freestanding 164
Swing_Elevation 161
Shower Fall 154
Swing_Plan 150
Circulation Space 141
Gas Supply Fixtures 140
Gas Cooking Equipment 140
Rigid Links 132
Location Lines 132
Thin Lines 110
Hidden Faces 107
Fittings 101
Some of the least used subcategories
“Least used” refers to particular subcategories that are used under 100 times across master content. These are more likely subcategories that we should delete from our families.
Light Source 92
Architrave/Trim 92
Property Line Segments 91
Property Lines 91
Survey Point 91
Project Base Point 91
Pads 91
Stick Symbols 85
Wide Lines 84
Plan rep_Leaf_Thickness​ 78
Thresholds 77
Plan rep_Leaf_Single line 76
Shelving 74
Grab Rails 70
Downpipes 68
Glazing - Aluminium 68
Door Swing 67
Elevation_Swing​ 66
Toilets/Bidets 65
Structural Opening 63
Elevation_Linework_Shelving 59
Carcass 59
Hardware_Setout reference 59
Section_Linework_Shelf hole 59
Door/Drawer Leaf 59
Elevation_Linework_Swing 59
Elevation_Linework_Carcass thickness 59
End Panel 59
Appliance_Fixed 56
Thickest Lines 55
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Futsal Court Size Range 1
Sprinkler - Pump House 1
CW100 1
F100 1
Handrail 1
Toilet 1
Stationary 1
Detail Component - Callout Boundary 1
WarningMessage 1
FORMAT 1
Penetration_Elevation_Linework 1
Netball Court 1
Starting Blocks 1
Linee medie 1
Fire Hose Reel 1
Awning FC Plan 1
Over Head 1
Stripe 1
Chain Gate 1
ZEE Sextion 1
LINE5 1
Caster 1
AFL Field 1
TITLE 1
Futsal Court 1
Awning Frame 1
Grate Drain 1
AM_0N 1
z2D 1
HIDDEN 1
Sample list of families that use a high number of subcategories
| FamilyName | count |
|---|---|
| Articulated Vehicle_SIT | 24 |
| BVN-Casework - ALL - FAMILY | 23 |
| Car And Trailer_SIT | 24 |
| DCW_Door_Glass Sliding Double | 21 |
| Drainage_Roof Drain 100mm_DCO | 56 |
| Drainage_Roof Drain 150mm_DCO | 56 |
| Drainage_Roof Drain 200mm_DCO | 56 |
| Drainage_Roof Drain_DCO | 56 |
| Exit_Fire Directional Sign Arrow | 21 |
| Fire Extinguisher_Wall Based_PLU | 22 |
| Graphic Scale 1_050_BL Justified_Grey_ANN | 21 |
| Graphic Scale 1_1000_BL Justified_Grey_ANN | 21 |
| Graphic Scale 1_100_BL Justified_Grey_ANN | 21 |
| Graphic Scale 1_2000_BL Justified_Grey_ANN | 21 |
| Small Rigid Vehicle_SIT | 24 |
| Swing_Double_DOR | 44 |
| Swing_Single_DOR | 44 |
| WC_Wall Mounted Cistern_Caroma_Regal II_PLU | 24 |
BVN vs non BVN Subcats
BVN has their standard list of subcategories that families should use - this ensures consistency throughout the project. This list can be found in newforma or here. Below is a sample list of families that have BVN and non BVN standard subcategories.
| FamilyFilePath | FamilyName | Category | Subcategory | BVNsubcat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Windows\Structural | Window_Square Opening_WIN | Windows | Frame/Mullion | True |
| 1 | Windows\Structural | Window_Square Opening_WIN | Windows | Glass | True |
| 2 | Windows\Structural | Window_Square Opening_WIN | Windows | Opening | True |
| 3 | Windows\Structural | Window_Square Opening_WIN | Windows | Overhead | False |
| 4 | Windows\Structural | Window_Square Opening_WIN | Windows | Opening Elevation | False |
| 5 | Windows\Structural | Window_Square Opening_WIN | Windows | Sill/Head | True |
Families with non-BVN subcategories
There is total of 642 subcategories across the master content that are not part of BVN’s subcategories list. Below is a sample list that tells you the problem family and their wrong subcategory name.
| FamilyFilePath | FamilyName | Category | Subcategory | BVNsubcat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Windows\Structural | Window_Square Opening_WIN | Windows | Overhead | False |
| 4 | Windows\Structural | Window_Square Opening_WIN | Windows | Opening Elevation | False |
| 10 | Windows\Structural | Window_Round Opening_WIN | Windows | Overhead | False |
| 11 | Windows\Structural | Window_Round Opening_WIN | Windows | Opening Elevation | False |
| 14 | Windows\Special | Window Round_basic | Windows | Trim | False |
| 18 | Windows\Special | Window Round_basic | Windows | Elevation Swing | False |
Sample list of the no. of times non-BVN subcategories are used
Heavy Lines 480
Waste Outlets 232
FHRs/Hydrants 226
Elevation Swing 189
Toilet/Bidets 178
Plan Swing 164
Shower Fall 154
Circulation Space 141
Gas Supply Fixtures 140
Gas Cooking Equipment 140
Location Lines 132
Thin Lines 110
Fittings 101
Property Line Segments 91
Survey Point 91
Project Base Point 91
Wide Lines 84
Plan rep_Leaf_Thickness​ 78
Plan rep_Leaf_Single line 76
Glazing - Aluminium 68
Door Swing 67
Elevation_Swing​ 66
Elevation_Linework_Swing 59
Hardware_Setout reference 59
End Panel 59
Elevation_Linework_Shelving 59
Door/Drawer Leaf 59
Elevation_Linework_Carcass thickness 59
Section_Linework_Shelf hole 59
Carcass 59
...
FORMAT 1
Park Bench 1
Traffic Lights 1
DIMENSIONS 1
CW100 1
Linee spesse 1
TEX25 1
Awning Strut 1
Chain Gate 1
ZEE Sextion 1
Win-Door Arrow 1
SEAT-LUMBAR 1
Beam Hidden 1
Awning Sheeting 1
Solid 3 Black 1
Taps/Mixer 1
Hidden Tight 1
Glides 1
Glider 1
AM_8N 1
LINE35 1
Cubicle_Wall 1
Slab Fixture 1
SEAT-BASE 1
SEAT-CASTER 1
Grate Drain 1
Awning Frame 1
AFL Field 1
D2_TRUCK_TURNING 1
BALUSTRADE TYPE 4 1