Revit mass node offset

[shefypattambi]

Hii,

could anybody tell me what is the reason for missing the node offset parameter in the properties.

[Alfredo_Medina]

You are selecting the form, not the point.

[shefypattambi]

Dear Mr. Alfredo

I select the form then switch on the x ray mode and select the point. could you please have a look at the attached rfa ?

[Alfredo_Medina]

Sorry I cannot look at the family you posted because it is made in a newer version than the one I have. Anyway, I made a test, and even when the x-ray mode is on, I am able to select the reference point and see the offset parameter.

Maybe you didn't start by creating reference points and you don't really have points but just a vertex of the form? If you create 4 reference points first, then create 4 reference lines with "3d snap" activated, then Create Form, you should be able to select the reference points and see the offset parameter.

[shefypattambi]

Thank you Mr. Alfredo,

I would like to ask you how to make the distance between the pattern exactly 3 m ?

[Alfredo_Medina]

Use the "Fixed Distance" option.

[shefypattambi]

Dear Mr. Alfredo,

When I am providing Fixed distance as 3000 the pattern is going beyond the mass surface boundary. How can I get my pattern stay inside the boundary.

And one more doubt. How can I make a space frame analytical model using this mass ? is there any direct option or workaround in Revit or is it possible assign a structural section tho this pattern using dynamo ?

?

[Alfredo_Medina]

Well, if you said you wanted a fixed distance for each panel, then the total length and width of the surface has to be a multiple of that distance.

[shefypattambi]

ok, and what is your opinion about the method of making an analytical
structural model ?

[Alfredo_Medina]

If you need an analytical model of this, maybe you should do it with trusses. The geometry seems to be regular and simple enough to be done with trusses families.