Set multiple Family Instances by matching List Input for FamilyType

[snnybsch]

Looking for a way the change an FamilyInstance(list A) by List input(list B).

Stil can’t fix the change instance by input list. I just try all the solution from the others. But sill get an error.

Using Dynamo to place multiple instances in a Revit Project

and this is a picture of the Dynamo definition: [image] The code works with no errors. My doubt is about the workflow, probably I am missing something here. The objects you see in the previous picture are real revit family instances, I can even schedule them! but when I try to generate the next set of object they all disappear, as if they were still linked to the dynamo definition that created them (they surely are). I just want to tell Dynamo: “OK, those family instances are just fine! let…

http://dynamobim.org/forums/topic/set-family-type-from-list/

Set Type Parameter

Well, I haven’t used @Konrad_K_Sobon nodes for this unfortunately, but I’ve used the Rhythm node SetParameterByName and it works fine. [image]

Change Text Note Type

Hi, The “Element.SetParameterByName” should work. Could you try to share the error you’re getting? [Revit_2016-05-02_16-47-43]

[Yna_Db]

Setting “Family and Type” parameter does not work for you? Could you send a screenshot of your graph showing the error?
Edit: found an example:

Controlling Family Types Using a String not Variable

@daniel.peel you can try this solution. Make sure that your ‘Family and Type’ parameter are set to string, then you have to enable the readasString as True. [image]

[snnybsch]

Error:

Input for value:

[Yna_Db]

“Type Name” is a read-only parameter, try “Family and Type” instead (optionally “Family” or “Type” if it better fits your needs). The OOTB Element.SetParameterByName node should do this, see the example I provided.
See also:
http://dictionary.dynamobim.com/#/Revit/Elements/Element/Query/Parameters
http://dictionary.dynamobim.com/#/Revit/Elements/Parameter/Query/IsReadOnly
http://dictionary.dynamobim.com/#/Core/Object/Action/Type

[snnybsch]

I have used Type Name because that’s the parameter that has to be changed.

Also used “Type” But same error.

Also used “Family and Type”

[MJB-online]

Hi @snnybsch,

If you don’t mind using custom nodes, maybe the nodes below can do what you want.

Kind regards,
Mark

[snnybsch]

Does not change the families.

[MJB-online]

Hi @snnybsch,

Have you read the below quote on the topic @Yna_Db sugested.
I think the “FamilyType” input has to be a “real” familytype not a string.

@daniel.peel

If i use the string read from my excel spreadsheet as input to a FamilyType.ByName node then this outputs the Family Type. I can then use this as input to the FamilyInstance.SetType node.

Kind regards,
Mark

[Ewan_Opie]

You are correct @MJB-online

[Yna_Db]

I was focusing on finding an illustration and did not even pay attention. Next time, I’ll try it myself before refering to anyone else’s solution

[MJB-online]

Actualy the (first) sugested topic was a very good one
But the most interesting remark was at the very bottom.

Kind regards,
Mark

[Yna_Db]

Other examples:
http://dynamobim.com/forums/topic/changing-loadable-family-types/

Changing Family Types in a Project Using Excel

I think I was over-complicating the issue! Please see attached graph.3_Columns_Only_Test_Solved.dyn (18.6 KB) [3_Columns_Only_Test_Solved]

How to Change Family Type

Welcome to the Forum! have a look at this. [image] Family instances : the family you would like to change the type of [quote=“Muzaffars2015, post:1, topic:10757”] Window-1 [/quote] The node FamilyInstance.SetType is from ClockWork package Family Type : the new family

[snnybsch]

Thank you for the concept! I changed it a little bit, but it works!