Element.GetParameterValueByName does not update

[annapapachristoforou]

Hello,

I am using Element.GetParameterValueByName to extract the value of a type parameter of a conceptual mass type. Everything works fine but only for the first time I either connect the nodes or simply open the definition. If I go in Revit and change the value of the family type and hit run again the value does not update in Dynamo.

Could anyone have any thoughts of what could be the problem or could suggest an alternative method?

Many thanks,
a.

[Kulkul]

Did you try running Dynamo in Automatic mode while changing in Revit?

[annapapachristoforou]

Doesn’t work either.

[Kulkul]

Some screenshots and/or files would help in getting others to understand your problem better.

[Hoc_Em]

This node seems not to work with type parameter.

[Thomas_Mahon]

Yep Type parameters can’t be controlled using the OFTB node, only Instance parameters can

[Alisder_Brown]

Using the “Element.Type” node from clockwork seems to work fine for me. Updates every time there is a change and is re run.

[annapapachristoforou]

Thank you Alisder_Brown. That was very helpful.

I have also tried the “GetParameterValueByName(TypeOrInstance)” node from Rhythm which works with both type and instance parameters.