Mutli-Value (Material) Parameter

[Anonymous]

Is it possible to create a single (material) parameter with multiple values?

I want the name of the material parameter to represent the material category (e.g., wood) and I want the value to represent the material type / finish (e.g., walnut). I want to create a material category (name) with multiple material types (values). For example, I want to create a single material parameter where 'name = wood' but where the value varies (e.g., value = 'walnut' OR value = 'maple' OR value = 'mahogany' etc.).

Please see the attached images for more clarification on this.

Thank you in advance!

[barthbradley]

For what purpose? Revit has all those assets and they can be shared among multiple Materials.  

[Avaris.]

No, it's just not how Revit works. Best option is to use this strategy for the naming of your materials like: category_value

[ToanDN]

You can add a new parameter to the Materials category and use it to write the common "name" of various materials on a schedule or tags.