omly 1 wall sweep in drop down menu

[dcarlsen8GY35]

The only way I seem to be able to use a wall sweep is to get it on to drop down menu They're all there in project browser but  they won't "activate" to apply - only the one item on the drop down works. Can't "create instance - greyed out....it shouldn't be this hard.

[barthbradley]

I think you mean the profiles are in your project browser. The profile needs to be assigned to a Wall Sweep Family Type.  

...Start a Wall Sweep. Edit Type Properties. Duplicate and name a new Type (e.g. "New Sweep Type"). Select a profile for it to use from the profiles listed in the "Profile" dropdown. 

[dcarlsen8GY35]

Yes ... I go to type properties from the profile choice...dialogue opens...click OK.....It's been assigned....even though it shows up on the properties drop down.... I select it.....it does not activate or show up afterwards in the sweeps drop down.

[barthbradley · Accepted solution]

Start the Wall Sweep Command FIRST. The Wall Sweep Type is now displayed on the Properties. Edit the Type shown (via "Edit Type") and "Duplicate" and name a new Type -- and then apply a Profile to that new Type.  

[dcarlsen8GY35]

Thanks...seems crazy to have to duplicate and re-assign something already existing....I can see it if it was a new profile you created....anyway thanks that worked.

[barthbradley]

I agree. It seems kind of nonsensical. Anyways, glad you got it figured out.   

...lil' green checkmark would be nice to receive -- if you're in a giving mood. 

[dcarlsen8GY35 · Accepted solution]

so do you happen to know how to or if it's possible to edit the color of an asset item in the appearance library....."Asset Browser....Appearance Library.....Siding......Horizontal - 6 in - Beige...." I want to change the color. The same could apply to any appearance asset but this is my case in point. There is a guide that says you can but my experience is it doesn't save with a new color. Even when you get the new item with a new name it still displays the original color and I wonder if it's because the appearance item is an image and can't be changed and they just forgot to mention that....or maybe hadn't thought of that or if there is a way but I am missing some step......I followed the guide exactly. 

[barthbradley]

New topic? New thread. Forum rules.  But, yes; you can do that. Easy, breezy. 

[barthbradley]

You got to be kidding, Mr. Carlsen; is that the post you really meant to credit as the solution?  

[dcarlsen8GY35]

just assumed it was referencing the thread