Graphics Programs Reference
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Figure 6.17
Method 1—using family categories
Notice that a group has been created for variable air volume (VAV)
units. Although it is possible to create a group with any name, keep in
mind that the parameters must be assigned to a category. In the case of
these parameters, they will be applied to all mechanical equipment if
they are used as project parameters, even though they are specifically
designed for VAV units. The parameters in this group could be added to
a lighting fixture family if chosen. Parameter groups can be renamed or
deleted by using the buttons in the lower-right corner of the dialog box.
You cannot delete a group until all parameters have been removed from
it.
Another way to organize your shared parameter groups is to use the
Group Parameter Under pull-down in the Parameter Properties dialog
box. When you use this method, the position of the parameter grouping
will be identical in both the shared parameters file and in the properties
of the family, as shown in
Figure 6.18
.
If you choose this method, don't
hurry to create all of the groups exactly as they appear in the Parameter
Properties dialog box. You will find that half of those groups are
unnecessary, and you may never use them. So, create only what you
need, and you can always add more as you find them necessary.
