Revit Fabrication Radius Duct Tags

[mcooperFW9A6]

Hi Guys,

Has anyone found a way to tag the inner radius, top extension and bottom extension of the fabrication radius bend part? (See image below) As a mechanical contractor, showing these values is crucial for getting the ductwork manufactured from our construction drawings.

Thanks!

[pinaki.rajak]

Check by adding a shared parameter in the tag family, and then add it in project, however, you have to input the value manually for the added parameter for each element.

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[mcooperFW9A6]

Thanks for your response. I had this as a last resort option. I am not keen on using it however as it allows human error with the input. If we manually input the wrong radius and extension then its possible the run doesn't fit. Easy to do when time frames to get a project drawn, manufactured and installed are tight.

I saw a previous post of someone using a dynamo script to link the value of a "built-in" parameter to a shared parameter that was loaded into the project. Was looking to see if someone smarter than myself knew of a way to do it with the fabrication parameters?

Thanks 

[lanl · Accepted solution]

Hi bbeckettFW9A6,

Currently, this is a function limitation, and wishlist. The workaround is to create shared parameter and input the value,  see link below.

http://knowledge.autodesk.com/article/Is-it-possible-to-show-Top-Extension-and-Bottom-Extension-para...

You can try Dynamo, and turn to our English Dynamo Forum. You find plenty of active Dynamo Experts and an extremely helpful community there. Make sure, you do, as this description suggests, in order to get help from the community as quick as possible. 

Thanks.

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[Jacob_United · Accepted solution]

We output our Fabrication Parts to CAMduct which we then manufacture in our workshop. So the only real details that are required are those relevant to installers (Item Number, Set-Up/Down) and those that confirm design intent (Size).

If we don't manufacture the ductwork ourselves (too much on for our workshop), then we just print worksheets from CAMduct showing all item dimensions. The drawings don't get any additional detail.

If I had to send drawings for someone to enter into a program, then I'd stay far away from Fabrication Parts. The output capability is the only advantage gained from using Fabrication Parts over traditional Revit families.

[mcooperFW9A6]

Thanks Luke. Might have to stick to our regular revit families until we can convince our duct guy to invest in manufacturing straight from CAMduct. Old dogs and new tricks...

[twellins]

Still an Issue in 2025...*sigh*....

Pretty basic functionality request in my opinion.

[RSomppi]

More like a lack of functionality. So many people come here saying something is easy to implement when it actually isn't that the statement is pretty meaningless here unless you can prove it.