Control a single instance within an array/group

wgfletch

Senior Member

Join Date: May 31, 2012

Posts: 188

Location: Syracuse, NY
#1

Control a single instance within an array/group

October 5, 2018, 02:02 PM

Is there any way to control a single instance parameter within a single element of my array?

Say i have a block, i want to array it horizontally and vertically

I have my vertical stacked 4 blocks high, and my horizontal stacked 4 blocks long

I want to be able to control a single row and adjust the array count within the nested block array family

How it is now:
IIII
IIII
IIII
IIII

What i want:
III
IIII
IIII
IIII

This is an example of what i want but simply saving the family off is not an answer as i want to be able to make this parametric as there are a lot of possible configurations...just an example

The group locks up all instances and does not allow me to control the arrayed elements individually which I'm guessing is just how Revit works but wanted to hear everyone's thoughts on this

Hopefully I'm just missing something

William Fletcher
IPD Engineering
Linkedin
Tags: None
Andrew K

Senior Member

Join Date: August 19, 2011

Posts: 531

Location: New Hampshire
#2

October 5, 2018, 03:21 PM

What other configurations are you going to have to account for?

In this example, you'd need a separate array.

Developer at Anguleris BIMsmith Marketplace.
Previously at Sumex Design for ARCAT.com
Comment

Previous template Next

Shelving Array

I know I"ve dealt with this before, but I thought I'd try a different tack this time.
I'm placing Shelving in a Cabinet family.
What...
- Channel: Architecture - Family Creation
March 28, 2017, 04:35 PM
Ladder Family (array trouble)

My ladder family is going OK but I'm having trouble with the array command. I want to array the Hoops of the cage at a fixed distance of 4'-0" c/c....
- Channel: Structure - Family Creation
August 26, 2014, 07:15 PM
What Revit Wants: Revit Array with adjustable Group Types for Array members

This video demonstrates a peculiar workflow, in which Revit allows you to change the Type of an Array member without breaking the array.

...
- Channel: Blog Feeds
February 7, 2012, 04:45 AM
Array in family

Hi,

I'm currently making a bicycle rack with an array built in.

I want the endpiece (marked with red in attachment) to lock...
- Channel: Architecture - Family Creation
January 20, 2014, 08:28 AM
Cannot edit distance between arrayed ojbects within the array!

Hi! I cannot for the life of me understand why it is so difficult to find answers on the internete for such simple revit problems. I've spent hours trying...
- Channel: Architecture and General Revit Questions
March 25, 2013, 08:21 PM

Welcome to the Revit Forum