Is there a way to access shared parameters? Thanks!

Hi Adrian, Could you try the following - feed your shared parameter’s name as a string into the “Get family Instance Parameter Value”. I think that the confusion is coming from the fact that you’re still using Dynamo 0.63. Some of the nodes had to be renamed in later versions to make them integrate better with the new Design Script language. For example the “Get family Instance Parameter Value” was renamed to “Element.GetParameterValueByName” node as you can see below: [2014-10-09_095024] I’d recommend to try it for yourself and upgrade to the latest version. You could get family type parameters in a similar manner: [2014-10-09_100535]

Dimitar - thanks for your reply. This is working, however my hurdle was to “query” and “extract” the names + values of a Shared Parameters automatically using Dynamo. Yes, when I select an instance in Revit, the Properties windows gets populated with the Shared Parameters names and their values and I can pass the name via a string - but I was trying to figure out an automated process using Dynamo to query + extract that info, then further feeding that into formulas/calculations. Thanks again for your feedback/comments.

Hi Adrian, Have you managed to sort your issue? I did a few tests in Dynamo (0.7.2) I am able to Extract Type/Instance shared parameter data and then feed my own inputted dimension through nodes in Dynamo. Is the images below something you are after? I highlighted the box in the image because I use metric mm in my project and the transfer from Dynamo to Revit is Feet. If you want to adjust established formulas, I suggest you create a constraint parameter, it is easier to work with just 1 number being fed through from Dynamo than a whole formula back into Revit. [C01] [C02]

Hi there. Going deep in that direction, let me ask: Let’s suppose an instance of “Floor: Structural” (Revit 2016) of type “Generic Floor - 400”. The thickness of this structural floor is automatically set by its type (400mm). This property is composed by a layer of materials. On editing Generic Floor - 400mm type, press Edit… on Construction/Structure and then you’ll see the definition of each layer. The question is: how to achieve each of those layers within Dynamo?

[image] “Get Family Parameter” node isn’t working. I’m using 2021 version of Revit.

[image] Adrian_Crisan: trying to do is the following: have a family with certain Shared Parameters. Then once the family is loaded in Revit, I want to extract all that data from the Shared Parameters and do ma Parameter.ParamaterByName node worked for me. However, I’ve been trying to check the box :white_check_mark: Pls lemme know which node has that kind of inputs. [image] [image]

Hi @HemaShree.VEV8F6 probably this post here can help [image] Set family to a shared family Revit Thank you very much @sovitek ik for taking the time to respond. You are of great help to me. Finally, what I want to do in Dynamo is not possible… because families cannot be shared. frowning I’ll try to be brief and explain my goal, perhaps this way you can help me find another solution. In my project, there are curtain walls with mullions and system panels that I replaced with parametric curtain wall panel families. [image] These curtain wall panel families have nested shared families fro…

[image] I’d need a node that fulfills the spec type. In this case i need a node that gives “yes” or “No” as input, or a node that bridges the gap b/w “Spec Types” and value in “Parameter.SetValue” node.

arhhh how about something here… [Revit_Phxny7wVXn]

I checked that too… Ideally that should be working but… [image]

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Hi @HemaShree.VEV8F6 probably this post here can help

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