Making not visible a family element modify the "height" of the family in project

Making not visible a family element modify the "height" of the family in project

rodrigo.aimar
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Making not visible a family element modify the "height" of the family in project

rodrigo.aimar
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Hi!
I have a family based on wall (its a shower), where both central elements have a visibility check. Then i made 2 families types, 1 with all elements visibles and 1 with the central faucet not visible.

rodrigoaimar_2-1656379874560.png

 

But when i change from one type to the other, the height also changes:

rodrigoaimar_1-1656379486652.png

Thats happening because its a wall based family? i tried with a generic model not based and didnt have that problem.

 

 

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ToanDN
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Is there a height parameter? Edit type and check it. Or check offset from level parameter.

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rodrigo.aimar
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No, theres not a height parameter.

rodrigoaimar_0-1656381452618.png

 

Im attaching the rfa in case anyone wants to see.

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barthbradley
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The Height Property is the built-In Offset From Level Parameter (or whatever it's called).  You'll have access to the Parameter on Placement in the Project. 

 

...Elevation from Level is what it is called.  

 

You can associate this Parameter to a Host Family Parameter if you want to nest it into another Family and drive its offset through the Host.

 

Associate Family Parameter 627.png  

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barthbradley
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ahmadaldo
Contributor
Contributor

Hello there,

 

I found that your "Comando sin Canilla" component is not ticking the box of Canila Pies options as shown in "Comando con Canilla" below:

ahmadaldo_0-1656384305135.png

 

Thus, you can tick the listbox so that the component will show the same model as below:

ahmadaldo_1-1656384360513.png

 

Note: If this solution helps, you can like this as a solution so that another user can find this solution as well.

🙂 

 

Regards,

Ahmad Aldo

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rodrigo.aimar
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Observer

Hi, i tried setting parameters for elevation from level, but its the same result, everytime i change from 1 type to the other, it changes the height. Did you try it? maybe i did something wrong

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rodrigo.aimar
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Observer

Hi, the types are correct, 1 with faucet and 1 without, the "problem" is the height that changes depending on the visibility of the family's objects.

Its like if you "hide" an element of a family, that familty assumes another "elevation from level" height in project.

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Message 9 of 10

rodrigo.aimar
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Observer

Any other idea?

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Message 10 of 10

barthbradley
Consultant
Consultant

Place a "Origin" Ref. Plane as shown:

 

Ref Plane 74.png

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