topic Re: Assembly Code: Masterformat vs Uniformat in Revit Architecture Forum

Assembly Code: Masterformat vs Uniformat

studioZEUUW — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:39:04 GMT

Hi,

Our project currently uses Uniformat assembly code:

We want to switch to Masterformat for spec writing purposes.

We don't understand what will happen to the project once we upload a new assembly code file. The Uniformat system classifies entire assemblies but Masterformat classifies individual assembly parts (i.e. metal studs, gypsum wall board, etc).

Would a wall that has multiple parts show multiple masterformat assembly codes? Is that something that is done?

Thanks for any help.

Re: Assembly Code: Masterformat vs Uniformat

barthbradley — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:34:07 GMT

@studioZEUUW wrote:
Hi,

Our project currently uses Uniformat assembly code:

We want to switch to Masterformat for spec writing purposes.

What do you mean by "switch" to Masterformat? You cannot. They are two entirely different formats. Assembly vs. Keynote.

Re: Assembly Code: Masterformat vs Uniformat

studioZEUUW — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:56:45 GMT

I understand that one can use the Autodesk Standardized Data Tool to assign Masterformat numbers to elements. I have managed to get this tool running on my build and have successfully assigned a class to an element.

But given that the element is a wall assembly with multiple components, how do I assign masterformat numbers to each component in the assembly?

Re: Assembly Code: Masterformat vs Uniformat

barthbradley — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:18:21 GMT

Autodesk Standardized Data Tool for Revit

Re: Assembly Code: Masterformat vs Uniformat

studioZEUUW — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:22:35 GMT

How would I get the information I can tag on a plan to appear in a schedule?

below shows the (incorrect) single masterformat class assigned to the wall

Re: Assembly Code: Masterformat vs Uniformat

barthbradley — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:31:39 GMT

Post the RVT File here.

Re: Assembly Code: Masterformat vs Uniformat

studioZEUUW — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:37:51 GMT

Err.. I don't think I can distribute this model. But what I am trying to do is described in this post too:

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/forums/replypage/board-id/133/message-id/391202

Generally I tend to think that I'm doing something the wrong way if revit doesn't allow it, which is why I'm not sure if what @jamal340 and I are asking makes sense.

Re: Assembly Code: Masterformat vs Uniformat

studioZEUUW — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:49:37 GMT

I can mock up what I am trying to produce for the project. But this uses a "dumb" masterformat text parameter that I retype. Is it possible to bring native masterformat number parameter to parts?

Re: Assembly Code: Masterformat vs Uniformat

ToanDN — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:46:24 GMT

If you want to keynote individual components then use material keynote or create parts.

Re: Assembly Code: Masterformat vs Uniformat

studioZEUUW — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:18:24 GMT

Ok nixing the scheduling idea..

How would I go about adding a new keynote to the Masterformat keynote file downloaded by the tool?

Re: Assembly Code: Masterformat vs Uniformat

barthbradley — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 21:16:59 GMT

How is that a solution? Serious question.

Re: Assembly Code: Masterformat vs Uniformat

ToanDN — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:06:52 GMT

You need to edit the source file and add value to the description column.