How do you create a new parameter in Revit?

How do you add parameters to a project in Revit?

Solution:

1. Go to Manage > Project Parameters.
2. In the new window click “Add”.
3. When the new dialog box opens type the name of the parameter you want to add.
4. Choose the type of parameter needed. …
5. Choose where to group the parameter. …
6. Select Instance or Type for the parameter.

How do you add parameters to equipment in Revit?

Within a Project

1. From the Manage tab select Project Parameters.
2. In the project parameter dialog select “Add”
3. Set the parameter type to “Shared Parameter” and pick “Select”
4. If a sharped parameter file has not been added to the project or the path has changed, select “Yes” and Browse to the correct shared parameter file.

How do you add a parameter to a Revit group?

Add parameters:

1. From the Parameter group drop-down menu, select a group.
2. In the Parameters group box, click New.
3. In the Parameter Properties dialog, enter a name, discipline, and type for the parameter. …
4. (Optional) Under Tooltip Description, click Edit Tooltip. …
5. When finished creating parameters, click OK.

How do you enter parameter properties in Revit?

Click Manage tab Settings panel (Project Parameters). In the Project Parameters dialog, click Add. In the Parameter Properties dialog, select Project parameter. Enter a name for the project parameter.

What are the parameters of a project?

Project parameters define the scope, budget, schedule, and quality of the project. There is an interrelationship among these parameters. If you choose to increase the scope, you must also increase the schedule or budget.

What are Revit parameters?

Parameters store and communicate information about all elements in a model. Parameters are used to define and modify elements, as well as to communicate model information in tags and schedules. Manage tab Settings panel. Project Parameters.

How do you add text Parameters in Revit?

Click Create tab Properties panel (Family Types), and add a family parameter that is of type text. This will be the parameter that controls the text of the model text in the project. In the Family Types dialog, enter some text in the Value field for the new parameter.

How do I add an IFC parameter in Revit?

In the Parameter Properties dialog, under Parameter Data, for Group parameter under, select IFC Parameters. Make sure that Type is selected, and click OK. In the Family Types dialog, IFCExportAs displays in the parameter list. Under Parameters, click Add.

How do you create a family parameter in Revit?

Create Family Parameters

1. In the Family Editor, click Create tab Properties panel (Family Types).
2. In the Family Types dialog, click New, and enter a name for the new type. …
3. Under Parameters, click Add.
4. In the Parameter Properties dialog, under Parameter Type, select Family parameter.
5. Enter a name for the parameter.

How do I add a shared parameter?

Click Manage tab Settings panel (Project Parameters). In the Project Parameters dialog, click Add. In the Parameter Properties dialog, under Parameter Type, select Shared parameter, and click Select. In the Shared Parameters dialog, select the appropriate parameter from the appropriate parameter group, and click OK.