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Wall Sweep Type Properties

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    To modify a type property of a wall sweep, you change the value of the corresponding parameter as described under Modifying Type Properties.

    NoteChanging a wall sweep type property will affect all wall sweeps of that type in the project. Note also that the type name does not update when you change type parameter values. For example, you could use the type parameter Structure to change the width of the Generic - 6” wall type to 6.5”, but the type name will remain Generic - 6”. If you want to create a new wall sweep type, click Duplicate. For more information, see Creating a New Family Type in a Project.

    Common type properties for wall sweeps are described below.

    NameDescription
    Constraints
    Cuts WallSpecifies whether the sweep will cut geometry out of the host wall if there is an overlap. Clearing this parameter can increase performance on large building models with many sweeps.
    Cut by InsertsSpecifies whether inserts such as doors and windows cut geometry out of the sweep. See Sweeps and Reveals Tools.
    Default SetbackThis value specifies the distance the sweep is set back from each intersecting wall insert.
    Construction
    ProfileSpecifies the profile family used to create the wall sweep.
    Materials and Finishes
    MaterialSets the material of the wall sweep.
    Identity Data
    Subcategory of WallsBy default, wall sweeps are set to the Wall Sweep subcategory of walls. In the Object Styles dialog, you can create new Wall subcategories and subsequently select one here. This allows you to modify wall sweep style at a project level using the Object Styles dialog.
    KeynoteAdd or edit the wall sweep keynote. Click in the value box to open the Keynotes dialog. See Keynotes.
    ModelThe model type of the wall sweep.
    ManufacturerThe manufacturer for the wall sweep’s materials
    Type CommentsSpecific building or design comments.
    URLLink to a web page (such as a manufacturer's web page).
    DescriptionDescription of the wall sweep.
    Assembly DescriptionDescription of the assembly based on the assembly code selection.
    Assembly CodeUniformat assembly code selected from a hierarchical list.
    Type MarkA value to designate the particular wall sweep. This value must be unique for each wall sweep in a project. Revit warns you if the number is already used but allows you to continue using it. You can see the warning using the Review Warnings tool. See Reviewing Warning Messages.
    CostCost of the materials for constructing the wall sweep. This information can be included in a schedule.