Key Terms
The following key terms were used in this lesson:
Type Properties
Properties are common to many elements in a family. A type property affects all instances (individual elements) of that family in the project and any future instances that you place in the project.
Instance Properties
Properties that apply to individual instances (elements) of a family type in the project. Instance properties tend to vary with the location of an element in a building or project. An instance property affects only one selected element, or the element that you are about to place.
Boundary Lines
The outer limits or edges of many building elements, such as stairs, floors, or roofs.
Sill Height
The measurement from the floor up to the bottom of the rough opening or sill of a door or window.