Creating Parameters under user defined Group

[Zeeshan_Abbasi]

Hi, I am working on developing a Bridge Information Model in which I have to develop a database for incorporating all the bridge related information including its deterioration data and inspection records. I want to create project/shared parameters that can be grouped under my own group names ( not the groups that are pre-defined in Revit ). Please guide me how to do this. I have seen a research paper that has done the same thing, which means that it is possible to have user defined groups but how that's the question. I have attached the screenshot of the parameters and group names. You can also access the paper through the following link below. Just go directly to page number 11.

https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/11/2798

[SteveKStafford · Accepted solution]

I don't think it is possible through the regular Revit UI. This post in this THREAD claims it is possible.

[TripleM-Dev.net · Accepted solution]

To be short, no it's not possible.

The post @SteveKStafford mentions is about User PSet in IFC's which can be any value you want and can group values under.

@Zeeshan_Abbasi, if you want parameter grouped (ordered/readable as 'grouped') maybe use a prefix (if possible), like:

GeneralData.Bridge_Name

GeneralData.Bridge_Location

Also, minor issue; spaces are allowed in parameter names but I would avoid it. Depending usage, for instance in a Family and use with schedules I would avoid it (in case in use with formulas)

As for the Report image you mention, seems to me like a image editing, (you can see the blue overlay) to show a classification/usage of the parameters, it's not a proof that you can use custom made parameter groups.

- Michel

[Zeeshan_Abbasi]

@SteveKStafford 

@TripleM-Dev.net 

Yes you are right. That's not possible.