topic Re: Add parameters to item description in Fabrication CADmep Forum

Add parameters to item description

SimonThibodeauKLC4N — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:24:05 GMT

Is it possible to add/link a parameter to the item description name? For example, add the size (1-1/4x1x1) to the description so it shows up as such on spool sheets.

The item description I would like to modify is a threaded reducing tee. See picture below.

This reducing tee is a 1-1/4x1x1, but it's size is labelled as 1-1/4x1 on the spool sheet generated in Revit.

By adding it to the description it would show the right size beside Red Tee.

I can think of two solutions for this, adding the size to the description or any other parameter shown on the spool sheet, or modify the schedule to show the correct size in the size column.

Is there a way to modify the schedule template in Revit to have the correct size shown or add to the description? I have not been able to find a way to do this.

Thanks in advance,

Simon

Re: Add parameters to item description

craigjonnson — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 23:21:25 GMT

If you have each piece listed with an ID number and stored in your Product Information Editor, then yes.

Just type Product Information Editor into Windows, open your database and edit the description within there.

Re: Add parameters to item description

Micaletti — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 23:33:42 GMT

Virtual Mechanical for Revit is an addin that exposes virtually all of your Fabrication data through Parameters. Individual connector sizes, weld inches, wet weight, centerline lengths, all dimension and ancillaries etc... Easily tag, schedule, filter, and spool virtually anything.