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How to use Compare Parameter Element

Chuong Ho edited this page Sep 4, 2023 · 17 revisions

User Interface Add-in:

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User Interface Tool :

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How to Use this tool :

  1. Selecting Elements:
  • Click on the ribbon to select two elements.
  • Choose the two elements you want to compare.
  1. Viewing Parameter Differences:
  • The user interface will display the differing parameters between the two selected elements.
  1. Inverting Comparison:
  • Toggle the option to invert the comparison between the two selected elements if needed.
  1. Exporting Comparison Results:
  • To save the compared results, use the "Export" function.
  1. Additional Options:

You can also utilize the context menu for further selections or utilize external tools for in-depth analysis.

Result meaning :

  • Difference between instance parameter and type paramenter of two element
  • The row have Color Firebrick meaning it is parameter exist in element1 but not exist in element2

Context Menu :

  • Select Element1 : Element with Value1 will select in Revit
  • Select Element2 : Element with Value2 will select in Revit
  • Snoop Element : The tool external will snoop two element.

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Toggle.

Toggle will allow you can invert compare between Element1 with Element2 without reselsection.

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Export Csv :

Export Csv will export also depend on your result result from textbox. Example, you want export Area value, you just need search Area and click export.In case you want export all parameter difference, just without no search.

  • SheetName : Element1-Element2
  • Name : Parameter Name
  • Type : Parameter Type
  • Value 1 : Value of this parameter in Element1
  • Value 1 : Value of this parameter in Element2

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Disclaimer

This tool is just a quick look and a simple comparison, not a everything comparison, so feel free to collaborate if you need further customization.

Enjoy Coding :)

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