topic Re: Family Parameter issue, window cill is labeled window head in Revit Architecture Forum

Family Parameter issue, window cill is labeled window head

Anonymous — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 11:45:44 GMT

I have downloaded a family from BIMstore and when i place the window on to a host, the cill height is labeled 'Window Head Height' i have been looking around the family parameter settings but cant seem to find where i can change this, any help please?

Re: Family Parameter issue, window cill is labeled window head

angelica.rodriguez.3d — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 12:57:08 GMT

You will have to go and edit the family and change the name of the parameter if it was wrongly labelled. Check the elevation views and see if the parameter you want to edit it is in fact window head and not window cill and check wether the parameter flexes when changing the heigh value.

Re: Family Parameter issue, window cill is labeled window head

Anonymous — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 13:16:37 GMT

unfortunately, the reference lines parameters are all correct on elevation views and seem to be all working together, i still cant find where to change the label of the sill height. it is a variable parameter in the edit type tab, ill let you know if i have any success, thanks for your reply angelica

Re: Family Parameter issue, window cill is labeled window head

RDAOU — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 13:37:12 GMT

Upload ur family here ... Easier to look than make guesses

Re: Family Parameter issue, window cill is labeled window head

Anonymous — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 13:42:06 GMT

Here is the Family, as ive looked into it more there are all sorts of problems with parameters that are not allowing me to produce a schedule that is legible and consistent, i am still currently working on it however this help is greatly appreciated, thank you

Re: Family Parameter issue, window cill is labeled window head

RDAOU — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 20:40:48 GMT

Hi again

What you are referring to is a built in system parameter which I believe you cannot rename. It is hard coded. But what you can do is fix it to read the actual head height.

This parameter is displayed when you load the window family into the project and it is calculated based on the sum of :
1. "default sill height" parameter
AND
2. The built in "height" diameter

Who designed this family has set the default parameter "height" to zero 0. Therefore it is reporting same measured distance as the Sill.

What you need to do is fix the family so that it uses the height parameter

One way to do so is .. On family editor
1. Change the "Window Height" to a type parameter instead of instance
2. Set the parameter "Height" to be equal to "Window Height"

Save and reload...now it will read the proper value

This is a quick one solution... There are many other

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