##other## for numeric values does not work for Revit 2018 and later

[MilanH2]

There was change within Type Catalogs (separate .txt file) and Lookup Tables (.csv files imported into Revit Family) regarding the syntax used to categorize parameter values so that Revit knows how to import the table data. Using “##other##” for numeric values does not work for Revit 2018 and later, specifically for “Number” type parameter. Within table data, Revit now reads “other” as a text parameter. Strangely enough, for “Integer” parameters. The solution for use of numeric values (Number parameters) is that we must now use “##number##general” as the syntax. Further testing has revealed, that if we revise it for the old content, it won’t work in legacy versions. In addition when inserting old content into Revit 2018, the program recognizes that the RFA is old and not subject to the new rules.

Is this permanent change (please reference to the documentation) or will the behavior revert with some future update?

[jeremytammik]

Unfortunately, this is not the best place to ask such a question.

Please note that this discussion forum is dedicated to programming Revit using the Revit API.

Therefore, you cannot expect an answer to a question such as yours relating to installation, product usage or end user support issues here.

You should try one of the non-API Revit product support discussion forums instead for that:

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-api-forum/this-forum-is-for-revit-api-programming-questions-not...

The people there are much better equipped to answer your question than us programming nerds.

I hope this clarifies.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Best regards,

Jeremy

[MilanH2]

Thx, copied to:

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-mep-forum/other-for-numeric-values-does-not-work-for-revit-2018...