On/Off Parameter

[Scott D Davis]

I would like to propose a parameter that would allow one to toggle visibility of objects specific to a family on or off.

For instance, you could create a filled region, and toggle it on or off with a parameter. (The concept of showing an Exit sign symbol in plan) Windows could be created with Trim that could be toggled on or off.

I think if we could turn objects on/off in a family in a project, it could open the door for more possibilities in families. One family could contain mulitple design options.

[gregcashen]

I love this idea! Less families with more info! My library is unruly!

[Martin P]

I have needed this paramater loads of times, great idea.

[christopher.zoog51272]

good one! 8)

[PeterJ]

This one needs a poll becasue I am sure that it would score highly.

[Scott Hopkins]

I have needed this many many times

[rodneyf]

I totally agree this would be awesome!

[Phil Palmer]

I would love to see an on/off or 'Options' type list added to families.
(some form of pull-down available like when we apply profiles to sweeps etc)

For Example - I would like to be able to add Detailed components to a door family so I could choose from a list of what actual Jamb detail I require for that specific instance of a door.

I have done this in the past with another 3d Object modelling system (Sonata).

This was then taken a step further and I was able to create an automated door schedule where I could scan the model and create a Jamb Detail drawing with only the Jamb details I had assigned to the specific doors.

[Martin P]

For Example - I would like to be able to add Detailed components to a door family so I could choose from a list of what actual Jamb detail I require for that specific instance of a door.



I want that :shock: !!

[PeterJ]

I haven't tried this yet, but how about you create a detail componewnt attached to a line and insert that into your door family at jamb and a similar detail at head....just like the work you were doing yesterday, Martin.

Would that not do the trick? I suppose it would not be switchable between multiple jamb situations - masonry/metal stud/timber stud etc - but it would take you some of the way there.

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