How do you create a shared parameter text in Revit?

How do you share a parameter 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 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 you create a parameter family 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 you add shared parameters to a family?

You add shared parameters to families in the Family Editor.

1. Start creating a family or open an existing one.
2. In the drawing, select the object.
3. Click Modify |
4. In the Family Types dialog, under the Parameters group box, click Add.

How do I create 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.

What is a Revit shared parameter file?

Shared parameters are definitions of parameters that you can add to families or projects. Shared parameter definitions are stored in a file independent of any family file or Revit project; this allows you to access the file from different families or projects.

How do you add text to a family in Revit?

Add Model Text

1. Set the work plane where you want the text to display.
2. Click (Model Text). Architecture tab Model panel (Model Text) …
3. In the Edit Text dialog, enter the text, and click OK.
4. Place the cursor in the drawing area. …
5. Move the cursor to the desired location, and click to place the model text.

How do you create a schedule parameter in Revit?

You can schedule shared parameters in both single- and multi-category schedules.

1. Place components into your project that have shared parameters.
2. Click View tab Create panel Schedules drop-down (Schedule/Quantities).
3. In the New Schedule dialog, select a category from the Category list, and click OK.

How do you create a parameter under a group in Revit?

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 I export shared parameters in Revit?

For more information on adding shared parameters, see Adding Shared Parameters to Families and Project Parameters.

1. Create or open a shared parameter file. …
2. Select a shared parameter in either a family or a project.
3. Click Modify.
4. In the Parameter Properties dialog, click Export. …
5. Click OK to complete the export.

What is the difference between project parameter and shared parameter in Revit?

Shared and Project Parameters are accessible from the Manage tab -> Settings panel.

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Shared Vs. Project Parameter Usage in Revit.

Where are shared parameters stored?

Shared parameter definitions are stored in a file independent of any family file or Revit project; this allows you to access the file from different families or projects.