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Elevation Frame

Parameters (In alphabetical order)

Calculate Glass Area

type parameter in group analysis

Revit doesn't support reading values from nested families, which means that the bi-fold door family doesn't know if the set Panel Family has a glass or not. This parameter allows you to manually set if you want the Glass Area to be calculated for this type. That's useful if you have a door schedule with mixed doors with frame and full panel.

Cavity Closer Depth

type parameter in group dimensions

The cavity closer depth, applied equally to all visible cavity closers.

Cavity Closer Offset from Exterior

type parameter in group dimensions

The distance between the exterior wall face and the cavity closer, applied equally to all visible cavity closers.

Cavity Closer Visibility Bottom

type parameter in group visibility

Controls the visibility of the bottom cavity closer.

Cavity Closer Visibility Left

type parameter in group visibility

Controls the visibility of the cavity closer on the left (from exterior).

Cavity Closer Visibility Right

type parameter in group visibility

Controls the visibility of the cavity closer on the right (from exterior).

Cavity Closer Visibility Top

type parameter in group visibility

Controls the visibility of the top cavity closer.

Cavity Closer Width

type parameter in group dimensions

The cavity closer width, applied equally to all visible cavity closers.

Frame Corner Void Angle Flip Left

type parameter in group constrains

Flip the miter for the frame on the left (from exterior) between inside or outside facing.

Frame Corner Void Angle Flip Right

type parameter in group constrains

Flip the miter for the frame on the right (from exterior) between inside or outside facing.

Frame Corner Void Angle Left

type parameter in group dimensions

The miter angle for the frame on the left (from exterior). Setting this parameter to a positive value allows to setup a corner frame. The angle gets applied either inside or outside facing, depending on the value of Frame Corner Void Angle Flip Left.

Frame Corner Void Angle Right

type parameter in group dimensions

The miter angle for the frame on the right (from exterior). Setting this parameter to a positive value allows to setup a corner frame. The angle gets applied either inside or outside facing, depending on the value of Frame Corner Void Angle Flip Right.

Frame Depth

type parameter in group dimensions

The depth of the main frame, applied to bottom, sides and top.

Frame Material

type parameter in group material

Sets the material for the main frame.

Frame Position from Center

type parameter in group dimensions

The horizontal position of the main frame. A positive value moves the main frame towards exterior, a negative towards interior. By default this value is 0 (zero) positioning the main frame centred to the wall.

Frame UnderCut

type parameter in group dimensions

A positive value extending the side main frames below the bottom main frame.

Frame Width Bottom

type parameter in group dimensions

The width of the bottom main frame. Setting this value to 0 (zero) hides the frame.

Frame Width Left

type parameter in group dimensions

The width of the side main frame on the left (from exterior). Setting this value to 0 (zero) hides the frame.

Frame Width Right

type parameter in group dimensions

The width of the side main frame on the right (from exterior). Setting this value to 0 (zero) hides the frame.

Frame Width Top

type parameter in group dimensions

The width of the top main frame. Setting this value to 0 (zero) hides the frame.

Glass Area

type parameter in group analysis

A calculated parameter intended for scheduling, representing the total area of glass, taking Width, Height, Frame Width Left, Frame Width Right, Frame Width Bottom, Frame Width Top, Panel Spacing, Panel Frame Width Sides, Panel Frame Width Bottom, and Panel Frame Width Top into account.

Height

type parameter in group dimensions

The outer height of the door main frame.

Opening Area

type parameter in group analysis

A calculated parameter intended for scheduling, representing the total clear opening when panels are fully open, taking Width, Height, Frame Width Left, Frame Width Right, Frame Width Bottom, Frame Width Top, Panel Spacing, and Panel Thickness into account.

Opening Void Offset Exterior

type parameter in group dimensions

Extends the exterior opening void to cut any walls joined on the exterior side by setting the value to at least the thickness of the joined wall.
(Due to the render offset, this family doesn't use the opening tool, resulting in only cutting the opening into the actual host wall but not joined walls.)

Opening Void Offset Interior

type parameter in group dimensions

Extends the interior opening void to cut any walls joined on the interior side by setting the value to at least the thickness of the joined wall.
(Due to the render offset, this family doesn't use the opening tool, resulting in only cutting the opening into the actual host wall but not joined walls.)

Panel Count

type parameter in group constrains

The number of panels for the Single Bi-fold Door. Setting this value automatically calculates the width of each panel equally.

Panel Count Left

type parameter in group constrains

The number of panels on the left (from exterior) for the Double Bi-fold Door. Setting this value automatically calculates the width of each panel equally, taking the value of Panel Count Right into account.

Panel Count Right

type parameter in group constrains

The number of panels on the right (from exterior) for the Double Bi-fold Door. Setting this value automatically calculates the width of each panel equally, taking the value of Panel Count Left into account.

Panel Double Glazing

type parameter in group model

This parameter is only intended for scheduling and doesn't change the visual representation of the panel glazing.

Panel Family

type parameter in group general

The panel is a nested family that can be switched with this parameter. By default the bi-fold door family comes with 2 options, a full panel and a frame panel. If the default options don't fully satisfy your needs and you feel comfortable in the family editor you can create your own panel.
We are going to add an article on how to add your own panel shortly.

Panel Frame Width Bottom

type parameter in group dimensions

The width of each panel's bottom frame, applying only to the included frame panel type (see Panel Family).

Panel Frame Width Sides

type parameter in group dimensions

The width of each panel's side frame, applying only to the included frame panel type (see Panel Family).

Panel Frame Width Top

type parameter in group dimensions

The width of each panel's top frame, applying only to the included frame panel type (see Panel Family).

Panel Glass Material

type parameter in group material

Sets the material for all panel glazing, applying only to the included frame panel type (see Panel Family).

Panel Glass Thickness

type parameter in group dimensions

The thickness of the glass for all panels, applying only to the included frame panel type (see Panel Family). For double glazing see Panel Double Glazing.

Panel Glazing Bar Count Horizontal

type parameter in group constrains

The number of horizontal glazing bars equally spaced in each panel, applying only to the included frame panel type (see Panel Family). Setting this value to 0 (zero) disables any horizontal glazing bars.

Panel Glazing Bar Count Vertical

type parameter in group constrains

The number of vertical glazing bars equally spaced in each panel, applying only to the included frame panel type (see Panel Family). Setting this value to 0 (zero) disables any vertical glazing bars.

Panel Glazing Bar Depth

type parameter in group dimensions

The depth of all visible glazing bars, applying only to the included frame panel type (see Panel Family).

Panel Glazing Bar Material

type parameter in group material

Sets the material for all panel glazing bars, applying only to the included frame panel type (see Panel Family).

Panel Glazing Bars Locked Bottom Added in v2

type parameter in group constrains

Constrains glazing bars to the bottom panel frame. When disabled, the glazing bars are positioned from the top, taking the Panel Glazing Bars Total Height into account.

Panel Glazing Bars Locked Top Added in v2

type parameter in group constrains

Constrains glazing bars to the top panel frame. When disabled, the glazing bars are positioned from the bottom, taking the Panel Glazing Bars Total Height into account.

Panel Glazing Bars Total Height Added in v2

type parameter in group dimensions

The total height of area with glazing bars when Panel Glazing Bars Locked Bottom or Panel Glazing Bars Locked Bottom are disabled.

Panel Glazing Bar Width

type parameter in group dimensions

The width of all visible glazing bars, applying only to the included frame panel type (see Panel Family).

Panel Hinge Offset

type parameter in group dimensions

Offset of hinge centre, effecting the distance between panels when fully opened. This value effects the clear opening calculated for scheduling by Opening Area.

Panel Material

type parameter in group material

Sets the material for all panel frames, applying to both included frame panel types (see Panel Family).

Panel Opening %

instance parameter in group general

Opening state of panels. The default value is 0%, the max value 100% (fully open). A value of 50% results in the the panels to show with an angle of 45 degrees.

Panel Spacing

type parameter in group dimensions

The distance between each panel as well as between the panels and the mainframe bottom, sides and top.

Panel Thickness

type parameter in group dimensions

The thickness of each panel, applying to both included panel types (see Panel Family).

Ramp Depth Exterior Added in v2

type parameter in group dimensions

Controls the depth of the exterior ramp.

Ramp Depth Interior Added in v2

type parameter in group dimensions

Controls the depth of the interior ramp.

Ramp Material Added in v2

type parameter in group material

Sets the material for the interior and exterior ramp.

Ramp Visibility Exterior Added in v2

type parameter in group visibility

Controls the visibility of the exterior ramp.

Ramp Visibility Interior Added in v2

type parameter in group visibility

Controls the visibility of the interior ramp.

Render Offset Exterior Left

type parameter in group dimensions

The offset of the exterior wall opening from the rough opening on the left (from exterior), allowing the wall to overlap the door main frame. The set value is only applied if the Render Offset Visibility is enabled. The default value is 0 (zero).

Render Offset Exterior Right

type parameter in group dimensions

The offset of the exterior wall opening from the rough opening on the right (from exterior), allowing the wall to overlap the door main frame. The set value is only applied if the Render Offset Visibility is enabled. The default value is 0 (zero).

Render Offset Exterior Top

type parameter in group dimensions

The offset of the exterior wall opening from the top rough opening, allowing the wall to overlap the door main frame. The set value is only applied if the Render Offset Visibility is enabled. The default value is 0 (zero).

Render Offset Interior Left

type parameter in group dimensions

The offset of the interior wall opening from the rough opening on the left (from exterior), allowing the wall to overlap the door main frame. The set value is only applied if the Render Offset Visibility is enabled. The default value is 0 (zero).

Render Offset Interior Right

type parameter in group dimensions

The offset of the interior wall opening from the rough opening on the right (from exterior), allowing the wall to overlap the door main frame. The set value is only applied if the Render Offset Visibility is enabled. The default value is 0 (zero).

Render Offset Interior Top

type parameter in group dimensions

The offset of the interior wall opening from the top rough opening, allowing the wall to overlap the door main frame. The set value is only applied if the Render Offset Visibility is enabled. The default value is 0 (zero).

Render Offset Visibility

type parameter in group visibility

Disabling this parameter results in no render offsets being applied, no matter what individual values are set for Render Offset Interior Left, Render Offset Interior Right, Render Offset Interior Top, Render Offset Exterior Left, Render Offset Exterior Right, and Render Offset Exterior Top

Rough Distance Bottom

type parameter in group dimensions

The distance between the outer edge of the main frame and the structural bottom wall opening. Changing this value effects the calculated scheduling parameter Rough Height. The set value is only applied if the Rough Distance Visibility is enabled. The default value is 0 (zero).

Rough Distance Left

type parameter in group dimensions

The distance between the outer edge of the main frame and the structural wall opening on the left (from exterior). Changing this value effects the calculated scheduling parameter Rough Width. The set value is only applied if the Rough Distance Visibility is enabled. The default value is 0 (zero).

Rough Distance Right

type parameter in group dimensions

The distance between the outer edge of the main frame and the structural wall opening on the right (from exterior). Changing this value effects the calculated scheduling parameter Rough Width. The set value is only applied if the Rough Distance Visibility is enabled. The default value is 0 (zero).

Rough Distance Top

type parameter in group dimensions

The distance between the outer edge of the main frame and the structural top wall opening. Changing this value effects the calculated scheduling parameter Rough Height. The set value is only applied if the Rough Distance Visibility is enabled. The default value is 0 (zero).

Rough Distance Visibility

type parameter in group visibility

Disabling this parameter results in no rough distances being applied, no matter what individual values are set for Rough Distance Left, Rough Distance Right, Rough Distance Bottom, and Rough Distance Top.

Rough Height

type parameter in group dimensions

A calculated parameter representing the structural opening height (sum of Rough Distance Top + Height + Rough Distance Bottom) to be used for the schedule.

Rough Width

type parameter in group dimensions

A calculated parameter representing the structural opening width (sum of Rough Distance Left + Width + Rough Distance Right) to be used for the schedule.

Threshold & Ramp Offset Left Added in v2

type parameter in group dimensions

The offset of the threshold & ramp edge on the left (from exterior). By default this parameter is set to 0 (zero), setting the edge of the threshold & ramp flush with the outer edge of the main frame. A positive value moves the edge of the threshold & ramp outwards and a negative value moves the edge of the threshold & ramp inwards.

Threshold & Ramp Offset Right Added in v2

type parameter in group dimensions

The offset of the threshold & ramp edge on the right (from exterior). By default this parameter is set to 0 (zero), setting the edge of the threshold & ramp flush with the outer edge of the main frame. A positive value moves the edge of the threshold & ramp outwards and a negative value moves the edge of the threshold & ramp inwards.

Threshold Depth Added in v2

type parameter in group dimensions

Controls the depth of the Threshold.

Threshold Height Added in v2

type parameter in group dimensions

Controls the height of the Threshold.

Threshold Material Added in v2

type parameter in group material

Sets the material for the threshold.

Threshold Slope Height Added in v2

type parameter in group dimensions

Controls the height of the Threshold slope. Setting the Value to 0 (zero) results in a horizontal threshold without slope. This parameter controls the angle of the threshold slope together with Threshold Slope Offset.

Threshold Slope Offset Added in v2

type parameter in group dimensions

Controls the offset of the Threshold slope. Setting the Value to 0 (zero) results in a horizontal threshold without slope. This parameter controls the angle of the threshold slope together with Threshold Slope Height.

Threshold Visibility Added in v2

type parameter in group visibility

Controls the visibility of the threshold.

Width

type parameter in group dimensions

The outer width of the door main frame.

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