Making Shared Parameters hidden in Projects
In the Shared Parameter .txt file (the one in use in your office or project, as per Revit parameter settings), there is a visibility switch at the end of the line for each parameter. Set it as follows…
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Swapping Family Parameters for Shared Parameters
Did you know you could swap a previously added Family Parameter for a Shared Parameter? Just select it in the Family Types dialog and click Modify… Next question – should you swap, or just add the SP …
Using Shared Parameters to access data from built-in Family parameters and allow them to be flexibly tagged
EDIT: This seems to be broken in 2014 at this point. Even if you have it working in 2013, when you open in 2014 it will “break”. I’m unsure if there is a good workaround yet… Absolutely awesome workar…
How can I get this parameter into a tag?
Ever wanted to get a Tag to pick up the hardcoded Elevation value given to a nested Family? Then check out this great little thread and cool answer by Julien! Answer: You need to set a SP in the neste…
Using Whitefeet Parameter Math tool to copy a untaggable System parameter into a Shared Parameter
In the image below, I show the basic process used to drive a Floor Area parameter into a manually added shared parameter. Obviously, this scenario is not ideal – the data link isn’t dynamic, so we hav…
To rebuild a Shared Parameter file, use the Export option from Family or Project
In the Parameter Properties dialog, click Export. Note: The Export option is not enabled if the selected parameter is already in the current shared parameter file. A message displays informing you tha…