Shared Parameters have been developed in line with the BIM Object Standard. Shared Parameters allow the designer to create BIM objects. By using the BIM Object Shared Parameters the designer will gain consistency when scheduling and co-ordinating information.
Shared parameters are definitions of parameters that you can assign to styles or the project itself. Shared parameter definitions are stored in a common text file, allowing to access this file from different projects equally.
Note:
You can download a widely used standard NBS BIM Object Shared Parameters file from http://www.nationalbimlibrary.com/nbs-shared-parameters.
Create Shared Parameter Files, Groups, Parameters
The shared parameter file contains the shared parameters definition.
Location: File > BIM > Shared Parameters
You can import an existing shared parameters file or you can create a new one where you can add groups, and parameters witihin the groups.
Adding a new group:
- In the Groups box, click on New.
- Enter a name for the parameter group, and click OK.
Adding parameters:
- From the Groups drop-down menu, select a group.
- In the Parameters group box, click on New.
- In the Parameter Properties dialog, enter the parameter name, discipline, and type of parameter.
Type specifies the format of the information you can enter for the parameter value.
Type specifies the format of the information you can enter for the parameter value.
You can save the shared parameters in a file with a click on the Save as button. Enter the file name, and navigate to the desired location.
Rename Parameter Groups
- Select the group from the Groups menu.
- Click Rename.
- Enter the new name, and click OK
Delete Parameter Groups
- Select the group from the Groups menu.
- Click Delete.
Move Shared Parameter
You can move an existing shared parameter to a different group.
- Select the parameter from the Groups menu.
- Click Move.
- Select the new group from the Selected Group list, and click OK
You cannot rename an existing shared parameter or change the type.
Delete a parameter
- Select the parameter from the Groups menu.
- Click Delete.
Comments
0 comments
Article is closed for comments.