tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9240097.post1488679519950408794..comments2024-03-28T23:36:43.496-07:00Comments on Revit OpEd: Pick New Host for ConnectorsStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14230364057800484763noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9240097.post-22779458897297492752013-04-09T21:26:59.532-07:002013-04-09T21:26:59.532-07:00Steve,
I've yearned for the connector to beha...Steve,<br /><br />I've yearned for the connector to behave like all other face-based elements.<br /><br />So, I've resorted to making Rectangular and Cylindrical face-based Neck families with Width, Height, or Radius parameters. I nest the Neck family into the Host family and drop it on a host-surface. Next, I associate the Width, Height, or Radius parameters of the Neck family to companion parameters in the Host family. Then, I place a Duct or Pipe connector on the top of the Neck. I associate the connector's Width, Height, or Radius parameters to the same companion Host parameters linked to the Necks. That way, they flex together.<br /><br />This gives me the ability to relocate a Supply Air outlet of an AHU from a bottom connection point to lets say a side connection. I can select the Neck and use "Pick New>Face" to move it. The hosted connector goes along for the ride. Finally, I save the Family as a variant<br /><br />I did a Tip video on it. About 19 seconds in is my workaround. Tell me what you think?<br /> <br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN_mW1n_wqQ&list=PL08CD727EC2AAA1C4&index=12Bill Knittle, Synergis EDSnoreply@blogger.com