Examples of standalone families include furniture, appliances, duct, and fittings. A standalone component can be placed anywhere in a model and can be dimensioned to other standalone or host-based components. Use the standalone template for components that are not host-dependent. Examples of roof-based families include skylights and roof fans. Some roof components include openings, so that when you place the component on a roof, it cuts an opening in the roof. Use the roof-based template for components that will be inserted into roofs. Some floor components (such as a heating register) include openings, so that when you place the component on a floor, it cuts an opening in the floor. Use the floor-based template for components that will be inserted into floors.

Examples of ceiling-based families include sprinklers and recessed lighting fixtures. Some ceiling components include openings, so that when you place the component on a ceiling, it cuts an opening in the ceiling. Use the ceiling-based templates to create components that will be inserted into ceilings. Each template includes a wall the wall is necessary for showing how the component fits in or on a wall.

Some examples of wall-based components include doors, windows, and lighting fixtures. Some wall components (such as doors and windows) can include openings, such that when you place the component on a wall, it cuts an opening in the wall. Use the wall-based templates to create components that will be inserted into walls.

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