Revit parameter greyed out. If you do, Revit will make Jan 10, 2018 · Hi. When I tag the Mech. Parameter is set to type. Autodesk Architecture. 2 in a Door Family I am tweaking, and Jul 25, 2014 · The type parameters are grayed out, but also the instance parameters. parameter export button Dec 13, 2018 · 1. Feb 7, 2018 · Hello, If you select the mass and clic "Edit In-Place", then you will be able to change the instance parameters too. Mar 9, 2016 · Hello, I was creating a Host Thickness (HT) Shared Parameter to constrain to a loose RefPlane. The families with this greyed out are unable to be moved vertically (including by unchecking “disjoin”). As i dont need the parameter anymore, i deleted it, which for some reason didn't work: I can still see the project parameter in the properties list - it's grayed out though, showing the values that were assigned before Share and download revit families, ask questions and share ideas in our forum and learn from our tutorials 2013 at 1:03:04 PM | Parameter Types Greyed Out in Apr 25, 2011 · Hi, i want to create a new entire Sub-discpline, i made level 1 and level 2 that come with default template but with mine i created and monitored it with linked revit model it seems i can not make it under a new sub-descipline any idea how to handle this (image attached) ? Also can not change the view range or discipline all is greyed out !!:bb: Nov 4, 2019 · Revit's built-in image parameters allow an image to appear in schedules, once placed on sheets. But the problem arises when I copied the shower cabin to the other floors, some of them directly hosted to the floor level which is 200 mm rise, but some hosted to the level which is 0 mm elevation. When a steel connection does not allow access to Modify parameters; it appears that Revit has set itself to no parameter changes as the edit Type default. Please help! Feb 15, 2024 · The visibility settings in Revit can become greyed out if there’s a view template applied to the view that has the visibility settings locked. Set connectors logic. I ran into this today in Revit 2019. Jan 7, 2019 · Hi guys and girls, I'm trying to make a new section head family for our Revit 2019 template. Thank you in advance. What I did so far is; - I added the new parameter to the Mar 30, 2013 · I opened up the file again to continue making the door panel. each of te question marks are set up so one can Nov 28, 2012 · The software won't allow me to add labels with instance parameters, only labels with shared parameters. You could use Comments field to type in the Diameter value as you see fit, then use that for the label. All give me the same response - greyed out This happened after editing a cloud on a detail, after I selected the green tick to complete the editing (resizing) of the cloud, the cloud disappeared. These settings are what control whether we can tab and select and element in a group to edit, or if we have to Edit the group to fix these, which in that case it will change that parameter value in all instances of that group. I've pointed the new templ Apr 1, 2015 · I want to add a shared parameter to a view title family. In this family I tried to add a label containing information from a shared parameter. I figured that the problem is the button to switch between Depth and Height is always greyed out and I can Nov 2, 2021 · When drawing a wall in Revit, the wall direction constraint options can appear greyed out, and users drawing walls cannot choose whether a wall is defined by height or depth. Link my both connectors (IN and OUT) with Air Flow parameter. Share your knowledge, ask questions, and explore popular Revit Architecture topics. However when I open "Project Parameters" and modify the one I want to export, the export button is grayed out. Jul 16, 2021 · Family parameters (Discipline and type of parameter) are greyed out. Apr 21, 2020 · Hi, I have 2 sheets, one existing and one proposed. Parameter greyed out: Parameter available to edit: Oct 21, 2020 · Hi all ! I run in a small inconvenience today : I can't change the workset of two of my filled region as it's greyed out in the properties panel. Oct 4, 2011 · The Identity Data parameter in the family (or nested families) does not contain the content that is displayed (scheduled) in the hosted file. Dec 10, 2019 · Share your knowledge, ask questions, and explore popular Revit Architecture topics. The reason being is that I would like to schedule that dimension on a set of joined walls. We get this question quite a lot, so here’s a short video showing exactly how to do it. I have been trying to combine 2 families and make it so I can I can switch either family on or off, which I believe is done by setting the type of parameter to "yes/no". You don't have a shared parameter file specified (You can do this from the Manage tab, Shared Parameters, Create or browse to an existing shared parameter file. (And t his is something you can do even without our add-ons 🙂. Please see screenshots for 2 examples. See attached image. e inaccessible, in specific family types and appear active as usual in the others. . I got it to work by adding a shared parameter to the title label, loading that into the project, and then adding the shared parameter to the project as well, through Project Parameters on the Manage tab. Scale there is greyed out. " message during tagging the revision cloud. I added a note to the help to explain it. But when I try and do that when adding a Project Parameter Values can vary by group instance is greyed out. FYI, not all project parameters can be converted (the export option will be greyed out) I don't know why, yet. Jan 26, 2019 · Grayed out instance parameter in families I am creating a Column family from a template. I was then going to have a label that displayed the text. The modify parameters button is not grayed out, so I can click it Aug 22, 2020 · See the link to the graphics that add more info to the problem I am encountering. Mar 29, 2019 · Hi, I have a family with two yes/no parameters. What step are we missing? Jun 11, 2020 · Click export. The cause of this issue is the Wall’s type parameter: Function which has been set to ‘Foundation’ or the wall is of a Foundation type. Note here in Figure 2 that the Description does not have a formula, but the has the Value of the description in quotes. The 'Pre-Mark' is a Shared Parameter. The goal is to be able to control the Flow value based on the Equipment settings and not based on the connected pipe settings. Dec 3, 2023 · Welcome to Autodesk’s Revit Architecture Forums. Create link parameter. I have an existing parameter that I want to rename. Jun 11, 2019 · Yeah the Diameter is clearly just a text parameter, hence no formatting. wrote:. Jul 19, 2023 · However, accessing the parameters via the Family types interface reveals the parameter properties which are all greyed out and it seems that settings cannot be changed. Instance Parameter is inbuilt in the template. 5. It is not possible to delete this new greyed-out parameter. Annotations. How did it get there and how do I change it? Aug 11, 2016 · 4. Hope that makes it clear. Aug 13, 2019 · I am trying to set the color scheme location to the Foreground. May 14, 2024 · When trying to use shared parameters in a label of a title block family and clicking the label in the project shows, some of the parameters in the Change Parameter Values dialog are grayed out and not editable. (This should add the shared parameter to the most recently created text file) Click OK on the prompt; Go back to Shared Parameters and you should see the project parameter listed in the shared parameter file. Is there a way to modify the system parameter in Revit, specifically the date? 2. Moreover it's show belonging to the workset: "View: Reflected Ceilling Plan 200-PH RDJ RESTAURATION" thing is such workset doesn't exist in my project (or at least it doesn't appears in the Workset List) It doesn't block me yet but I'm curious But for project or shared parameters, we can fix those by changing the Parameter Data Properties. Why??? Is the Help wrong or is there a bug in Revit? Dec 2, 2013 · A similar question came up recently somewhere else. The problem that occurs is that I'm not being allowed to create new/edit or remove parameters from the label (these options are greyed out). View. They seem to be locked, I cant find a formula that's locking them though. Feb 13, 2020 · Solved: When I select an element and choose "Edit type" to see the properties, they are all greyed out so I cannot make a duplicate or edit Forums Home Revit Products Community Create or open a shared parameter file (the target file to which shared parameters will be exported). I was able to do this on level 2 of my project but on level one everything is greyed out and I can not select the color scheme location. Make sure you set the parameter in your project to apply to "Views". SOLVED Back to Revit Products Category. Everything changed but the rooms. So different families are going to have different optionsand it depends on who built the family and what category they assigned the parameters to. Oct 12, 2018 · Move parameters up/down greyed out. hello everybody, i added a custom shared parameter as a project parameter in the category doors and assigned some values to it. Detail Level. I have a question regarding the host of the family in revit. Doesn't matter if its either family parameter or shared parameter, it's still greyed out and I can't continue cause I need to use the same label for the rest of Dec 4, 2018 · The naming is driven by 'Mark' under Identity Data in the equipment properties. I am cleaning up our families and template and would like the behaviour to be consistent (or at least controlled). I set left connector "calculate" and right "preset". Oct 8, 2023 · The field to edit a parameter in a Revit family is grayed out and cannot be edited when the family is loaded into another family or Revit project file. When I tried to take off from where I started, the wall seem to go in the downward from level 1 to level -1 . can anyone please help me to fix the issue. However, in order to control the parameter values in Dynamo, you could use the node "Select Divided Surface Families" (with "Edit In-Place" mode activated) and then select the mass surface. Additional symptoms include: The parameter is editable within the family editor. Parts Visibility. the 'Pre-Mark' doesn't show; only the 'Mark' does. This is strange because the family was working just fine, but I renamed some of the parameters and made them shared so that my schedule would make sense, but now the family wont flex properly because Mar 29, 2019 · But for project or shared parameters, we can fix those by changing the Parameter Data Properties. I have downloaded a shower cabin family in revit and inserted into my multi story building. Jun 22, 2017 · Room tag 1512 - as instance / values are aligned per group type / group parameter: identity data / categories: areas 2. I am building a template and pulling from some previous parameters I've used in the past that control information how I am wanting to. On the second sheet it does not say anything and i can't go in the properties box here it says scale. Only keeping the param in the nested family as you suggest almost works, the parameter comes through to the project model where i want it, but it is greyed out an unselectable Feb 16, 2021 · I am trying to export a project parameter to my shared parameter file so that I can make a tag with this parameter. Dec 11, 2015 · Dear All, I'm getting that famous "None of the created elements are visible in Floor Plan: . In orer to eliminate Apr 21, 2020 · A number of Revit users have asked for a solution. Mar 29, 2019 · But for project or shared parameters, we can fix those by changing the Parameter Data Properties. Basically when a formula only has one variable, both values can be worked out using the math so you are able to change the value directly (and the variable will be calculated and changed), or indirectly (the variable parameter is changed and the formula is used to calculate the value. A common requirement with families is to be able to change parameters between Instance (unique/bespoke) to Type (per style/type). Everything was created in New Construction Phase so we went to change all to Existing. May 14, 2018 · Initially, I created a project parameter Sub-discipline but it has been grayed out in the properties pallet. I started making all the dimension for the panels then was going to add a label, but I can't pick either type or instance. In my titleblock family, taken from the titleblock template provided within revit, if i select Label and try to place the label i have to add either the parameters supplied by revit or one of my own shared parameters from my shared parameters file. Oct 8, 2023 · Issue: Modifying the "Parameter type" setting of project parameters in Revit results in a duplicated and grayed out version of that parameter. I can add shared parameters to labels but in the Family Apr 20, 2020 · Unfortunately I cannot open the attachment, we are still on Revit 2018. Question: is it possible to add a parameter or not? If not (I can't seem to figure out how) then why do they even have the buttons here? They are greyed out and I really need to be able to use them. Room Tag test 1513 - as type / group parameter under Graphics / checked all in categories Parameters are still greyed out. The idea was to make it an instance so that we would align that RefPlane to the face of the Wall it needs report Feb 15, 2017 · I am using Revit 2016, and was attempting to make a tag for duct fittings which shows "UP" or "DN" and an arrow. Apr 21, 2015 · Hi, Evan, I'm not sure why yours are greyed out. Jan 28, 2019 · @Anonymous. Jun 8, 2012 · With Identity Data expanded, you may see grayed out parameters. Everything is at 1:100/ On the first sheet it says 1:100 in the title block, but I can't change this because it is greyed out. Jun 25, 2019 · I created a Revit model and added rooms. V/G Overrides: Model. To adjust the settings, you can modify the view template. Oct 4, 2018 · When you click on a family in Revit. ) Aug 1, 2013 · Import AutoCad 2D drawing to your Revit Model - Revit 2013; Proper way to save the Revit Model for Consultants use; Setting up True North for a Project - Best Practice; Adding Other Disciplines to Sheet List; Customize Revision Number; Adding a Door to Curtain Wall Feb 5, 2019 · It seems like you actually need to change the spot elevation base in type parameters to "Internal Origin", and then you will be able to change the Relative Base from there. This could include any of the following: View Scale. Select a shared parameter in a family or a project, as follows: In a family : In the Family Editor, click Create tab Properties panel (Family Types), and select the parameter to export. I also set up a 'Pre-Mark to tell the location of the equipment. Additionally: The greyed-out parameter does not appear in the Project Parameters. We need some parameters to be greyed out,i. Here are the steps: From the Identity Data section of the Properties Pallet, select the option next to View Template. My Air terminals are in "left" side. Apr 24, 2020 · Structural Connection: Modify parameters not workingModify parameter icon is grayed out in Revit 2020 when trying to modify a steel connection Mar 21, 2016 · Revit 2016 Help says <Family Type> parameters can be varied by group instance. All community This category This board Knowledge base Users Products cancel Turn on suggestions Oct 8, 2023 · Custom Flow parameter for connector is greyed out for Mechanical Equipment when loaded into a Revit project. Feb 4, 2015 · Note: If you are trying to export them and the export option is grayed out, it can be one of two things. I cant enter any values. The Connector is set to Calculated for the Flow Configuration Jul 14, 2022 · Hey Guys, so i have a pendant light revit family that i am trying to edit and just extend the length on it but I haven't been able to unlock the properties. I create "Air flow" parameter with this specs:Discipline HVAC, Type Air Flow, Group parameter under mechanical flow. This parameter does not exist allready in my share parameter file. Why is this greyed out. What did I do wrong or not do? Mar 16, 2018 · Hi, I have a titleblock in Revit 2014 that has fields that one can double click on them and then edit the desired text. Phasing for rooms is greyed out. Jan 23, 2020 · I was placing walls before I went out for lunch. My workaround is to schedule by "Model" and not by "Description" since I can change the model field. How can I create a new parameter that displays the date only? I created a shared parameter (new text file->new group->new parameter) for this purpose but, it didn't work for me. Also, adding a 0=1 (or in your experience 1=2) as a formula to de-select all Yes/No parameters is pretty fast and easy. The graphics overrides on the properties menu is grayed out. Aug 17, 2017 · I am operating windows 10, Revit 2018. The radius, even though listed as a one of the anchors' available parameters, does not actually appear for the anchors. Is there any to disallow or greyed out a field or parameter when I active a yes/no parameter. It is the instance parameters that I need to associate into the host family. When I click the tag to bring up Change Parameter Values the 'Pre-Mark' is greyed out. We obtains a value if one of two yes/no parameter is True. Basically parameters that have formulas become non-editable parameters and are hence grayed out. I have no solutions as this time. Works great! Just upgraded the same title block to Revit 2017, load into project (2017) everything went great until I tried to double click on a field! It doesn't seem to want to work in this version of Revit. Only under Project Parameters. I have downloaded the update for Revit from the autodesk site, as well as the Revit Extension 2017, and the Revit Steel Connection 2017 add in. 6. How can I get the Phasing to not be grey so Oct 8, 2023 · Visibility settings are grayed in Revit views. The affected shared parameters are not associated with project parameters in the project file Sep 11, 2020 · ALL of the options to select at the bottom of the screen are greyed out in addition yo EVERYThING else! I am able to zoom in and out of the drawing, open other sheets. I came back and I have a problem. Equip. How to change the greyed-out parameters in Revit? Jun 27, 2019 · When you select the object you want to apply a Yes/No parameter to, deselect the Visible parameter before assigning the parameter to it, and it will be "No" by default. when you click Properties you get a list of all the type properties. Refer to the screenshots in attache May 9, 2013 · Using these conditional statements, the sole purpose of the visibility parameter check-boxes is destroyed as all these appeared greyed out, though either on/off. However, that parameter is grayed out in the project environment Oct 24, 2016 · I can load and add connections besides using the generic connection, however nothing happens when I click the modify parameters button. Seems strange that they changed that in Revit 2020. I was going to add shared parameters, one yes/no checkbox for up, and a text parameter that was "UP" if up was checked or "DN" if it was unchecked. Change View Template to "None" but did not make a difference. Jan 16, 2018 · Here’s something for your good-to-know file: How to export shared parameters from any revit family. 4 REPLIES 4. the parameters you see in the Properties Window are the Instance Parameters. So Check On Override by Instance in the Properties folder. You may want to check the active view, its Parameters, and Visibility settings, as well as any Plan Regions and their settings. fkf whkqbv gocyx scnzpk bgbzlff rmx jszrxnu rmp qhr njfsk
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