Revit type image greyed out. Note that you need to add the Type Image parameter to your schedule to see them. Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 2:00:16 PM | Parameter Types Greyed Out in Parameter Properties Dialogue #3 May 14, 2018 · Hello, currently my project browser is bit messy. Additionally: The greyed-out parameter does not appear in the Project Parameters. Initially, I created a project parameter Sub-discipline but it has been grayed out in the properties pallet. I started making all the dimension for the panels then was going to add a label, but I can't pick either type or instance. Jan 13, 2021 · Please see attached image. Share your knowledge, ask questions, and explore popular Revit Architecture topics. Any idea why this might be? See image! The files are hosted on another firms platform & I have been given access to this (I can get onto their project portal & see/download the files). can anyone please hel Jul 14, 2022 · Hey Guys, so i have a pendant light revit family that i am trying to edit and just extend the length on it but I haven't been able to unlock the properties. Autodesk Architecture. I am following a training video where the trainer imports a raster door image from a website and he is able to enable snaps and then scale. She is also a certified expert in Revit Architecture. Drag the schedule on a sheet and see the result. There are two ways to add images to schedules. If you are trying to render a view but you can't change the some of the Render Settings because they grayed out, that is because there is a view template assigned to the view that is controlling the render quality. Feb 15, 2017 · I am using Revit 2016, and was attempting to make a tag for duct fittings which shows "UP" or "DN" and an arrow. "element" is grayed out, why? "by filter" is the only option available but there's no filter setup in the file. A view template controlling the scale is applied to the view. To fix this problem, go to the Properties palette and set the scope box to None and make sure the Main Model option is Sep 11, 2017 · The categories will still be grayed out in Revit but you can modify them with the text file. Open the family and Family Types dialog box. I also tried download the datasmith plugin for Revit 2023 , but my model was built in Revit 2024 so it cant be opened. Image (instance property for the element in the model) Type Image (type property for the element in the model or the family) Shape Image (type property for a rebar shape type family) Click the value field for the property, and click the browse button to open the Manage Images dialog. Basically parameters that have formulas become non-editable parameters and are hence grayed out. From the image it would appear you have these elements on a link file. architecturevanguard. I can add shared parameters to labels but in the Family Mar 19, 2015 · Hello everyone, I'm new in Revit and in the forum. Example of fields in the text file Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 1:56:11 PM | Parameter Types Greyed Out in Parameter Properties Dialogue #2. The Description parameter is a system parameter in all families (Except Detail components) and I cannot edit it in the family editor mode. Mar 23, 2020 · Welcome to Autodesk’s Revit Architecture Forums. 2. Jan 14, 2015 · Do that for al the Image parameters in your schedule. How to change the greyed-out parameters in Revit? Jan 16, 2019 · What I want is that only elements activated (with yes/no parameters) for a specific type are visible. Dec 3, 2019 · The schedule loses the image but if I edit the properties of the symbol in my plan view the image name is shown. Feb 28, 2017 · The rest are greyed out. Dec 10, 2019 · type image parameter is locked (greyout) 12-10-2019 03:20 AM. -----In Solidarity. So different families are going to have different optionsand it depends on who built the family and what category they assigned the parameters to. Apr 18, 2018 · See attached. I go into Visibility/Graphics, then the Revit Links tab and the links are greyed out. See #1 in the image. Room Tag test 1513 - as type / group parameter under Graphics / checked all in categories . Since there can be multiple types inside a family, there can be various images inside a family. All give me the same response - greyed out This happened after editing a cloud on a detail, after I selected the green tick to complete the editing (resizing) of the cloud, the cloud disappeared. to create a family I usually use Autodesk Inventor to create a Part/Assembly then use inventors function 'Create a simplified part' (since Revit is not crazy about excessive use of fillets and chamfers for families depending on the specs of your PC) import it in as a Revit family and then use it Hello. In this case, you embed images inside the family, which can add to the file size of the . All community This category This board Knowledge base Users Products cancel Feb 5, 2019 · In your image, you are to low. Oct 4, 2011 · When attempt to change the "Description" parameter it is greyed out. What step are we missing? Jun 7, 2019 · Revit Render Settings Grayed Out If you are trying to render a view but you can't change the some of the Render Settings because they grayed out, that is because there is a view template assigned to the view that is controlling the render quality. The verticals in the rendering are slanted which tells me I'm in 3 point perspective which I don't want. Just another 20 mins of my day gone solving the never-ending Revit riddle. I was going to add shared parameters, one yes/no checkbox for up, and a text parameter that was "UP" if up was checked or "DN" if it was unchecked. Any ideas. Oct 4, 2018 · When you click on a family in Revit. Please see the images attached. It is just not efficient to explore every permutation of why something unexpected is happening in Revit. you need to edit the family in family editor in order to add Type Image. I even tried drawing a pipe directly form a cold water, or any other system type connector and it keeps converting it to hydronic supply. Jun 8, 2012 · With Identity Data expanded, you may see grayed out parameters. Oct 8, 2023 · Status: This incident has been resolved in: Revit 2023 To install updates, open the Autodesk desktop app and click My Updates. All of the furniture is halftone, but when I head to VG ov Aug 2, 2013 · Welcome to Autodesk’s Revit Architecture Forums. All community This category This board Knowledge base Users Products cancel Dec 16, 2016 · I note it is not just the walls that are greyed out, but elements that seem to be from an Architecture file. Regards, Aug 14, 2024 · You can though open it that way which you then need to follow the image below to export wihin Revit Usually i use Ideate BIMLink to export data as well as DIRoots tools It was greyed out as i forgot the method but you need to open the schedule you want to export as it is only accessible that way, you cant use it in another view and then browse, When you add it to the schedule, make sure to choose the “type image” parameter, not the “image” parameter. How about Sort your schedule by Type, Unitemize instances, add an Instance Image parameter directly to the schedule and assign an image for each row. I don't want inactive elements to be greyed out, but completely hidden from whatever familyview (floorplan, section, 3d etc>). Then under Type of plan I selected 'occupancy area'. Purging the family and loading it afresh into the project. Created a new 3D view/duplicated it. Join the FREE Architecture Vanguard Skool Community https://go. 2) This is how the software protects the health of the model from unauthorized changes while allowing collaboration between multiple users. I was then going to have a label that displayed the text. Has anyone come across this issue yet? Architect & Clothing Designer. Apr 25, 2011 · Hi, i want to create a new entire Sub-discpline, i made level 1 and level 2 that come with default template but with mine i created and monitored it with linked revit model it seems i can not make it under a new sub-descipline any idea how to handle this (image attached) ? Also can not change the view range or discipline all is greyed out !!:bb: May 4, 2014 · Hello, I am sure this is a beginners question: Whenever I open Revit Architecture, the toolbar(s) is greyed out for 3D views. Notice that Mark is active, but Image is not editable. in Revit OODB that is not possible because build in Image Type parameters are Type related and I need an instance related image parameter. See attached image. Oct 8, 2023 · The field to edit a parameter in a Revit family is grayed out and cannot be edited when the family is loaded into another family or Revit project file. Please change this setting to image or clouds or 'no clouds' etc, and you are able to save the file. All community This category This board Knowledge base Users Products cancel Jan 31, 2019 · I have linked in two Revit Architectural projects into a host project. After clicking the light bolt button at the bottom of the screen, I'm unable to unhide this element "ramp" after right clicking on it. Click on the cell next to Type Image and the box with the ellipses will appear. See the attached image. Jun 22, 2017 · 1. Aug 7, 2019 · Greyed out, inaccessible cloud sharing models indicate that the user may not have Entitlement to BIM 360. Oct 8, 2023 · Modifying the "Parameter type" setting of project parameters in Revit results in a duplicated and grayed out version of that parameter. I normally do this by tabbing over Jan 5, 2018 · I've been working with a plan where not all of the elements are selectable - specifically all of the furniture and some of the walls. 1 shows the problem, while 2 shows how it changes once the settings were changed. This user is offline . I went to see whether the system classification is still in the model and it is (See below). In order to remove the greyed out parameter in Revit, follow the steps below using Revit Lookup add-in: Download the May 14, 2019 · Hi all. Click on that box to open the Manage Images dialog box. when you click Properties you get a list of all the type properties. oneworld279. I cant enter any values. Unfortunately we cannot modify the setting that controls how Jan 22, 2017 · Hello, I was wondering if it is possible in Dynamo to set the project parameter of parameter Type Image. com/U6TNgIIn this video, we take a look at adding images to schedule pa Mar 30, 2013 · I opened up the file again to continue making the door panel. Any information or solutions would be appreciated! Product is Revit 2018. See #3 in the image. Jul 5, 2017 · I've only seen the link Cad available for projects and it's usually to bring a floor plan of sorts. I've tried the following based on all the research I could find online: 1. She has 30 plus years of experience in the Architectural field and supports all the Autodesk Building Solutions software. Room tag 1512 - as instance / values are aligned per group type / group parameter: identity data / categories: areas. I want the plan view to be linked into a plan view. I’ve been looking into countless threads, and I feel like I’m getting super close, I just don’t know how to change the sheet Type to be referenced in dynamo, as it keeps using “Type: Sheet” instead of the field you can fill out here: I can successfully do this for only one instance using this method, but I can’t figure out how to pull the correct Mar 21, 2016 · Revit 2016 Help says <Family Type> parameters can be varied by group instance. Feb 13, 2020 · Solved: When I select an element and choose "Edit type" to see the properties, they are all greyed out so I cannot make a duplicate or edit Forums Home Revit Products Community Jan 27, 2022 · Electrical Naviate families should have Type Image same as preview image; User can easily add either "preview" image or any image as type image on a family for selected types; Optional: I can create an image for each type based on the actual size for the type; I can setup up direction and turn off visibility of elements for the preview image Aug 22, 2017 · I can't create a color fill legend for my occupancy area plan. Uninstalled and Re-installed material libraries (in order). Thanks for your help! Jun 27, 2017 · 1) Just a matter of getting used to. active. I would be grateful if anyone can help me Ask questions about Revit software, standards, trouble shooting, how to, family creation / modification, or just show off your latest project/model. 1, but the twinmotion button still greyed out even when I was in 3D view. I have selecting links enabled, selecting pinned elements enabled, and selecting underlay elements enabled. Aug 31, 2019 · Hi all, Our model files on BIM 360 are showing as 'greyed' out and cant be accessed through revit. I want to change the Display Settings to by Linked View. 2 weeks ago I started to learn myself some Revit through a course on Udemy. Here are my steps thus far, and if someone sees what I'm doing wrong, please point it out. Now I'm busy with following a tutorial on how to model a modern house. Members Online the_log_in_the_eye Apr 18, 2013 · The option is greyed out, see attached image. so I planned to create sub-discipline folder so that I can move some of the secondary plans. That way whatever view settings you apply to the Revit 3D view called "Navisworks" will apply to the Navisworks view, as well. Note here in Figure 2 that the Description does not have a formula, but the has the Value of the description in quotes. 3. As you can see, the "element" is greyed out. How did it get there and how do I change it? Mar 29, 2019 · If you have a need to edit elements in a group, you will notice that if you tab and select something, that some element properties can be changed and some cannot. Check if there is a view template controlling your links. My Revit is in french, hope it can still be helpful. Clicked ok and started creating areas and tagging them. Temporary View Properties Enable the Temporary View Properties, to enable temporary changes to the view: Video: Temporary View Properties Remove View Template To confirm that the View Template is causing the Jul 10, 2012 · For instance, Type of Parameter is greyed out - I suppose is not possible, but what could Channel: Architecture and General Revit Questions July 30, 2014, 09:12 AM There are 2 ways to resolve this issue in Revit. I see. Jan 9, 2019 · I am trying to resize some rows below the title and usually am able to do it using the "resize" option. The drawback is if you customized your export setting in Revit you will have to redo those customization after loading the custom export settings txt file. Doesn't matter if its either family parameter or shared parameter, it's still greyed out and I can't continue cause I need to use the same label for the rest of May 16, 2018 · Your sky settings are set to ' transparent' and the 'save to project' is greyed out. Nov 30, 2017 · That will ensure that Navisworks always picks that view from Revit, instead of a random one. 2 Mar 1, 2023 · The problem is the Navigation mode and the projection mode are greyed out. Made sure I don't have a crazy scale. Made sure I'm in a 3D view. I think I would be able to change this if the projection mode wasn't greyed out. I have tried: Reloading the family into the project environment. Aug 17, 2017 · I am operating windows 10, Revit 2018. when you edit the family you can add the image there for every type in your family. I have tried to reinstall both Revit and Twinmotion ,but it still doesn't work. They seem to be locked, I cant find a formula that's locking them though. Bonus: Feb 3, 2023 · Tip: Type (“image description” png) into a search engine to find clipart that you can add directly to views. 4. The following article contains information on how to check and confirm the user has access. Type Image (Type parameter) This parameter is inside the family. the parameters you see in the Properties Window are the Instance Parameters. But when I try and do that when adding a Project Parameter Values can vary by group instance is greyed out. Revit OpEd: Revit 2013 - View Types. The graphics overrides on the properties menu is grayed out. See image. ; Architecture tab -> Room & Area -> Clicked on Area and selected 'Area Plan'. Sep 11, 2020 · ALL of the options to select at the bottom of the screen are greyed out in addition yo EVERYThING else! I am able to zoom in and out of the drawing, open other sheets. rfa file. Apr 23, 2019 · Hi, I am also having the same issue not being able to enable snaps for a pdf file in Revit 2020. Check that the link is not set to halftone. It is not possible to delete this new greyed-out parameter. I've tried everything but my "Render" option under "View" is greyed out and not selectable. Feb 6, 2024 · I build a model at Revit 2024 , and I want to directlink to Twinmotion 2023. Nov 4, 2019 · Revit's built-in image parameters allow an image to appear in schedules, once placed on sheets. Joined: Tue, Jul 2, 2013 24 Posts No Rating. Hope this helps. May 1, 2013 · Click the first image in the image sequence (only select the first image, not all the images in the folder) Click the Image Sequence check box at the bottom of the Import dialog box Click the Import button Mar 14, 2021 · 13- Using images in schedules. Workshared cloud model grayed out on Revit home; You will also want to verify the latest TLS update has been applied. If the Crop View is grayed out, the active view may be associated with a scope box or be in Design Options mode. When you try to edit an Annotation Family. However, the type parameter, called Type Image, works in an unusual manor Keep reading to learn more It is easy to change the Image instance parameter just select a family and edit the parameter as shown below. The case I am working on is that I want to show the right image of al my duct fittings based on the parameter Duct fitting Type, Size and Angle. To install a new version of your Autodesk software, open the Autodesk desktop app, sign in, and click My Products. Feb 8, 2023 · Hopefully this one is an easy fix. Student here. The first is to add type images directly inside of the family. Aug 23, 2024 · When trying to change the scale of a view or other settings like detail level, the settings are dimmed and inaccessible. I'm trying to erase the name of the manufacturer and replace it for another in type properties, but the old manufacturer keeps greyed out. Let me know if this helps and if you have any questions! Looking forward to your reply update. May 4, 2013 · Welcome to Autodesk’s Revit Architecture Forums. Solved: I am currently in 'plan view' and would like to tab over one of the architectural elements and hide them. May 11, 2021 · However, when I copied this light to use it in another project, the Type Image parameter set itself to <None> and I cannot figure out how to bring the image back. Is it Aug 29, 2018 · Anytime something is greyed out, Revit should let you know why- say by an info box when you hover over. Parameters are still greyed out. I want to show the annotations and fill regions etc. However, when I go to choose "resize", it appears grayed out and therefore un-selectable. She began her career with us as an Application Engineer conducting training, product demonstrations, and implementation services. 3. After you changed it to "relative", you need to select the spot elevation (see #2 in image) and select the level you need from the scrolling menu that appear just under the ribbon. cuy copggsx xcwjm ahbk xydv hdl afj sjgzg tnbt peygkj