Ideate BIMLink can be used to create many new elements but this topic will cover how to create parameters within both Revit project and Revit family files. The Revit API lets us create new shared parameters within the project while in the family file we can create both shared and unshared parameters. The workflow for each Revit file type varies slightly.
Use the sample link definition called Parameters-Create_NEW as a starting point to create new shared project parameters. This link definition includes the required properties needed to support the creation of new shared parameters:
NOTE: Because of the uniqueness requirements for the Shared Id it is recommended that you always use an existing Revit file or shared parameter file as a source for this value rather than creating this yourself.
You may want to also specify these optional properties:
When a new project parameter is created from a Revit schedule, the associated data category matches the schedule category, though more can be added. When a new project parameter is created via the Revit Project Parameter tool then at least one data category must be selected from the list as shown in Revit.
This same list is available within Ideate BIMLink from the Select available properties from option as shown below. For each category BIMLink will display the option to type True/False in Excel as a method to make the assignements.
To create a new shared project parameter, first create an Excel file with the required format:
Next, within the Excel file:
In BIMLink, use the Import function to read in the new data. Any item flagged with NEW will be created as a new shared project parameter.
Use the sample link definition called Parameters_RFA-Create_NEW as a starting point to create new family parameters. This link definition includes the required properties needed to support the creation of new shared parameters:
NOTE: Because of the uniqueness requirements for the Shared Id it is recommended that you always use an existing Revit file or shared parameter file as a source for this value rather than creating this yourself.
* The Shared Id property is required only if you intend to create a shared parameter. If this property is not included, an unshared family parameter will be created.
You may want to also specify these optional properties:
To create a new shared project parameter, first create an Excel file with the required format:
Next, within the Excel file:
In BIMLink, use the Import function to read in the new data. Any item flagged with NEW will be created as a new family parameter.