Baluster Count

[Anonymous]

Does someone knows how to count in a schedule the amount and size of baluster I have in my file??   I had been searching and I didnt find anywere on the web.  I will appreciate your help.

Thanks

[dzanta]

create a calculated value parameter as a formula (length/0'-4").  Use the baluster spacing to determine the denominator value.  See image.

[guillermo4JEUL]

Hi, is there now a way to schedule the baluster amount?

I would like to know if there is a way to get the count of baluster without the formula, because I have several types of railings, with some complicated situation where the formula does not give me accurate amounts including different types of baluster in the same railing, so I want to schedule them by type in order to buy the amount enough of each type. So it could save me hours of work if I can get the count of baluster by type.

Thanks!

[ToanDN]

How about nest a shared generic model family (without any geometry) in the baluster family and schedule them in project?

[guillermo4JEUL]

That sounds like an Idea, I'll try that!

Thanks!

[ToanDN]

It doesn't work.  Don't waste your time.

[guillermo4JEUL]

ohh, Thanks!

Well thanks anyway, for this time I'll make a mix between the formula and manual count, just to get the job done, but if anyone came with an idea please share for future circumstances.

I appreciate your help and time ToanTD.

[augidomeo]

Oh no formular

[ebpavan]

Not only baluster is impossible to be counted without tricks, but also handrail and railing profiles total length. (edited)

[ebpavan]

If someone could point this issue out to Autodesk for an update, it would be great. (edited).

[augidomeo]

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-architecture-forum/revit-wishlist/td-p/5306169

we had many writers: "desire"/"dream of great features"/"plead for this repair"...
i expressed to adsk, maybe i wrote each other with you: "desire"/"dream of great features"/"plead for this repair"...
Again!

[syman2000]

There are lots of user requesting to fix the railing and stair tool. I agree they are broken and require a lot of workaround. I wish autodesk will finally put a real effort to fix the existing tools and revamp it for upcoming release rather than stick to old tool that haven't update for over a decade. Just support the ideas and comment on it. Hope Autodesk finally listen to their users.

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-ideas/a-stair-tool-that-actually-works/idi-p/9658526

[martijn_pater]

As a workaround you could use supports as balusters and schedule those.

[martijn_pater]

Found this alternative using Dynamo... haven't tested it, just thought I'd drop it here aswell...

[ToanDN]

Add a shared generic family with a name and no geometry to the baluster family. Then schedule it in project.

[martijn_pater]

Didnt you suggest the same in post 4 and then came to the conclusion in post 6 it didnt work? 😄

[ToanDN]

Did I?

[martijn_pater]

Lol I don't know 😐 you got me all confused, is it different?

[assyhassan_ha]

Isolate the Railing category in 3D View, export it to DWG, and in AutoCAD select All, Explode All. 
Now, you can select any Type of Balusters and with SelectSimilar & CTRL 1 It is done. 

[DoHungNam]

Great!