Revit autofill new parameter from existing parameter

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Hello,

I am very new to Dynamo. I have an existing text parameter in my project (COBie.Type.Description) and I want to use this value in a new parameter (Ifc Description). Please could you advise how this could be achieved.

Many Thanks

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Something like this:

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Thanks for the Reply.

It works perfectly when both parameters are instance, however my problem is the Ifc Description Parameter is an instance and the COBie.Type.Description parameter is a type. Is there away to work around this?

Thanks again.

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In that case you’re better off using the “Get Type Parameter” node from the Archi-lab package:

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I am having an issue locating that node.I have downloaded the arch-lab.net package. However when searching I can not locate the “Get Type Parameter” node. Where will I find this.

Sorry! I am very new to Dynamo and really appreciate your help

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I think the arch-lab.net package is not working as the I am using Dynamo 1.0 and maybe it is not currently supported. Is there an alternative custom node that can be used?

Thanks

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Hi Dave,

You can use “Element.Type” custom node from clockwork package also:

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KulKul

I have tried with the Clockwork package, however i am getting an error I have attached a screen shot, can you see what i am doing wrong?

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Thanks

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Dave,
Can you show me values of each nodes.

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Kulkul

Thanks

I got it working, however do you know of a way that I can modify multiple revit categories using the Dynamo work flow I sent earlier? I.e. Auto fill a new parameters from an existing one for revit pipe accessories and mechanical equipment at the same time.