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ctc
2007-05-15, 02:29 PM
Has anyone figured out how to control the visibility of generic text labels nested into families?

I've created an electrical switch family which uses type labels to designate a switch as either standard (-), 3-way (3), and dimmer (D).

Because both default switches and countertop outlets are located 48" A.F.F., and I would like to show outlets only on the floor plan, and switches only on the reflected ceiling plan, I have configured their respective symbols to be separate sub-categories of Electrical Fixtures so that I can turn their visibility on and off independantly.

The problem is that since the switch labels are generic text, I am unable to assign a parameter to them to control their visibility, hence I have seemingly unexplained -'s, 3's and D's visible throughout my electrical floor plans.

Any ideas on how to correct this would be appreciated.

dhurtubise
2007-05-16, 05:19 AM
Use nested family

bowlingbrad
2007-05-16, 11:46 AM
Use nested family

Use nested annotation families.

Make a simple annotation note family with an instance text label with the justification you need. Load it into your electrical family, place it and align it as needed.