shared parameters.txt file position

[Anonymous]

Hi all,

where is the sharedparameters.txt file position default on Revit 2019, please?

Thank you

[ToanDN]

It doesn't come with any. Just create a new one and save it in an accessible shared folder.

p/s: if you have Roombook/Areabook add-in installed then there are a couple of shared parameter text files for the add-ins but they are not supposed to be used for custom parameters.

[RevitRx]

here's how you create the .txt file. to get super technical, it is located in your revit .ini file (Directories Settings -> ExternalParameters)

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-products/getting-started/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2019/...

[barthbradley]

If your just getting stared with Shared Parameter text files, I'll add that you should keep the file in a shared location that everybody can access -- a give it a unique name -- not just "Shared Parameters.txt".  Keep in mind , that Shared Parameters are "Shared" by virtue of their GUID -- not by their name.  So, if families get created using different Shared Parameter files, they will not be sharing the same parameter -- even if it's exactly the same name.   

FWIW