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round (1.0) = 1
round (1.4) = 1
round (1.6) = 1
round (-1.0) = -1
round (-1.4) = -2
round (-1.6) = -2
The Bottom Line
Manipulate the properties of parameters
The parameters used to
define the properties of elements have properties of their own that
define their behavior and how they can be used.
Master It
It is important to know when and where parameters can
be used for extracting data from a model or project. It is also
important to understand how instance and type parameters are
used. Describe how the use of instance and type parameters affects
the way data is changed in a family.
Work with type catalogs
Type catalogs are powerful tools that allow
you to load only what you need for a specific project.
Master It
Certain families can have multiple family types. If a
family has many types, all of them will be loaded into a project when
the family is loaded. What can be done to limit the number of family
types that are loaded when a family is inserted into a project?
Workwith shared parameters
Shared parameters are useful
because they can be used in schedules and in annotation tags. Shared
parameters can be applied directly to families or added as project
parameters.
Master It
Managing shared parameters is as important as
managing your component libraries. Explain the importance of
keeping a common shared parameters file for multiuser
environments.
Use parameters in project files
The use of parameters is not
limited to component families. Parameters can be added to any element
that makes up a Revit project.
