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BIMChimp

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Hello all,

I need help getting a parameter working.  I have a family that has a mfr model number in it that depends on the overall width of the family.  However that width is flexible.  Is there a way I can get the manufactur model type to reflect the width as text with additional text?

I.E.  When width = 30" the model number should be: 689-30  If the width changes to 40" then the model number should be 689-40.

Is there a way to do that?

Thanks,

LJ

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There are no text formulas in Revit .

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alfmedina

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Yes, it is possible.

model (text parameter)

width = length parameter

model = if(width = 30", "689-30", if(width = 40", "689-40", "none"))

But, it is more appropriate to handle this by types, otherwise, you end up with random lengths that do not generate a model number.

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BIMChimp

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If the width is flexible I can easily add a parameter to reflect certain text dependant on the width.  '

I.E: if(Width = 29", if(Rear Access Panel, if(Right Hand, "689R29", "689L29"), if(Right Hand, "689R29FB", "689L29FB")), if(Width = 35", if(Rear Access Panel, if(Right Hand, "689R35", "689L35"), if(Right Hand, "689R35FB", "689L35FB")), if(Width = 41", if(Rear Access Panel, if(Right Hand, "689R41", "689L41"), if(Right Hand, "689R41FB", "689L41FB")), if(Width = 47", if(Rear Access Panel, if(Right Hand, "689R47", "689L47"), if(Right Hand, "689R47FB", "689L47FB")), "INVALID WIDTH"))))

That is actually dependant on three parameters (Width, Rear Access Panel, and Right Hand) in the family.  I just want to add the width number into the outcome of a similar formula.

That's not possible then?

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alfmedina

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I am saying, it is possible, as in my example, above.

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BIMChimp

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Hey ALfmedina,

We were responding at the same time.  I have a similar equation that you suggested.  But you're right, it's tough when the width can be changed to anything.  The equation I just gave is actually from another model.  this current model will have a variable width that will not be consistant based on types.  But there's no way to reflect the width directly?  

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LJ

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alfmedina

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If you are referring to concatenating any width value into the model text number, no. Only as shown in the example: if this length is this, this text is that. That is possible, concatenating, no.

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BIMChimp

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That's what I was afraid of.

Ok thanks anyways guys,

LJ

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