Get and Set Parameter - Error Parameter is Read only

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Hi,

I have a mass built in revit with a series of points (5 x 5 grid) I set a parameter to the Z offset to each reference point.

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I got all the parameter values from my mass and port it to an excel file.

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The values were changed in excel and the new values are ported back. But when I do this I get an error. Parameter is read only.

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Is there a step I’m missing? It seems like a straight forward process but I’m doing something wrong.

Thanks for helping out.

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Just a guess, but the problem might be that you are within the same transaction. If you put a Transaction.End node followed by a Transaction.Start node between the List.Join and the Set Parameter By Name nodes that might fix the problem.

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The error message tells you exactly what is going on here: You’re trying to write to a read-only parameter. To filter out read-only parameters, you can use Clockwork’s Element.ParameterIsReadOnly node in conjunction with a List.FilterByBoolMask node.

4

Andreas,

You are right. the node you suggested came back all false. everything is read only.

My knowledge is very limited with Dynamo so I’m out of options. Can you suggest a workflow for what I am trying to do. I want to:

  • export the z offset parameter to excel
  • modify the z values
  • read the excel file and the revit model will then modify based on the new z values.
thank you for your help.
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Hi,

Once you have associated the “Offset” parameter with a family parameter, it automatically becomes a read only parameter.

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At that point the only way to change it is to modify the family parameter you associated it with or to disassociate it.

 

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I was afraid of that. ok, thank you!