Using a Revit shared parameter file

Shared parameters are definitions of parameters that can be used in Revit projects or families. The shared parameters are saved in a text file that you can place at a specific location. This text file consists of Identifiers (GUID), Parameter Names and Datatypes that can be retrieved in the platform.

Import shared parameter file

After clicking the Enrich button, a drop-down menu displays "Import a shared parameter file".

A window propose to upload the shared parameter file for a given language. This information is vital to maintain the right GUID (from the file) to the right language.

The parameters in the text file are then converted to properties.

• Identifiers (GUID), names and datatypes are retained.
• The default data types and units are defined by the datatype. However, it is possible to edit this information later.
• The default domain associated with the properties is "Others" and is of course editable to customize the classification of properties.

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The imported file is analysed and a summary page is displayed.

If errors are detected, an indicator will be displayed and a text will appear on mouseover. Incorrect properties are not imported into the dictionary.

The platform detects duplicates when importing (if a property already exists with the same GUID or with the same name for example) and in this case does not import them.