Different Type Mark for Same Member Size

[OfficeSSP]

Hi, does anyone know a good way of using the same Structural Framing Member size for two different applications (one for a bearer and one for a joist for example) and having different Type Marks for each (B1 for bearer and J1 for joist for example). At the moment, I have to duplicate the Type and give it a slightly different name. 

[JL.FCG]

This is where i would use 'Mark' instead of Type Mark. That way you can use the same size Structural Framing member with a different identifying mark. 
You can also use 'Comments' or another parameter that will help define what members you want to show on what sheets. For example, you could have a beam marked '01-B01' but have another beam marked the same, but apply a comment to each beam in different locations (I.E. Core Beam, or Cantilever Beam). Then when we make a Schedule, we can use the parameters to filter down what beams show.

[hmunsell · Accepted solution]

I would just make a new Type.... 

• select Edit Type
• pick the Duplicate... option
  • on the upper Right
• name it appropriately
  • you can even name them based on the type mark if you want.
• assign the Type Mark.

When you place it you can specify the Structural Usage in the instance properties.

[ToanDN]

Another approach is adding Comments to the type mark label and enter an unique prefix in the Comments field such as J or B, so that you tag will read J_2x8 or B_2x8.

[OfficeSSP]

I have been doing something similar to your solution hmunsell and renaming the member each time it is used in a different situation. It would be great to be able to have a different Mark for the same member type without having to change its name. Perhaps using the Structural Usage field?

[jbeasleyGR7UT]

I tried this option, but it didn't work. If i change the one i duplicated (I.e B.1 to J.1) it changes all of the other B.1's to J.1. Not sure if I'm missing something. I don't want to have to use the Mark or adjust the name of the member. Any other options?