how to add "description" instance parameter to all beams

[fmplatt]

Hi I'm wondering how to add a "description" instance parameter to all structural framing families so I can add "low" or "high" or "header" and have a tag that calls out what I enter for that description. I remember we had that at the last place I worked and I'd like to recreate it. Thanks

[fmplatt]

After some research it sounds like I need to create a shared parameter called “beam description” and assign it to the structural framing category. Does that sound correct?

[marmiketin]

Yes you would need to create the shared parameter in the family and then it would be able to be scheduled and tagged in the project.

Edit:
Forgot that you need to do another step.
In the project you need to create a new Project Parameter, select the Shared Parameter you created and then assign it to the Structural Beam Systems or Structural Framing category.