Shared Parameter Possibility

[r7_human8y]

hi guys, i want to create a shared parameter for my ramp. i want it to be shown in the schedule. is it possible to add a parameter with a formula? because that parameter is a volume computation of the volume of the ramp. i will use the helix 3d formula to compute the ramp volume. but i will create also a parameter for ramp length and ramp area, and i will use this parameter in my ramp volume parameter to compute the volume. is it possible? have anyone done this before?

[Dave Jones]

hi guys, i want to create a shared parameter for my ramp. i want it to be shown in the schedule. is it possible to add a parameter with a formula? because that parameter is a volume computation of the volume of the ramp. i will use the helix 3d formula to compute the ramp volume. but i will create also a parameter for ramp length and ramp area, and i will use this parameter in my ramp volume parameter to compute the volume. is it possible? have anyone done this before?

I know nothing of ramp construction or helix 3D formulas but normally if you want a computation from a schedule you do it with a Calculated Value in the schedule which creates its own parameter so a shared parameter is not required

[r7_human8y]

I know nothing of ramp construction or helix 3D formulas but normally if you want a computation from a schedule you do it with a Calculated Value in the schedule which creates its own parameter so a shared parameter is not required

Hi dave, i tried calculated value in the schedule, but my problem is what kind of formula can you i put? Using the fields in schedule or any direct formula can be applied? Can you show me the process dave of inputting a real formula in the calculated value? Tnx.

[Dave Jones]

Hi dave, i tried calculated value in the schedule, but my problem is what kind of formula can you i put? Using the fields in schedule or any direct formula can be applied? Can you show me the process dave of inputting a real formula in the calculated value? Tnx.

Have you seen this thread about formulas ? Everything you ever wanted to know

[mdradvies]

Well, calculated value would be:

Type = Volume
Formula = Length * Area

Quite simple, the only problem is that the ramp is a system family, which you can't add parameters too which refer to the actual geometry. And neither Area nor Length are available as a system parameter in the schedule

A more suitable approach would be the Material Takeoff (which in fact will give you Material volume and surface area) but strangely Ramps aren't in that list. But with Alf's solution in your other thread that problem is solved too since you can schedule the In Place component.