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Mark Swings

Marks the swing direction of doors and windows.

The command is designed to mark the swing direction of doors within your Revit project. This command helps ensure that the correct swing direction is recorded, aiding in the accuracy of your modeling process.

Before You Begin

Ensure you have a project open and the necessary parameters are available in your door families. The command uses a user-specified parameter (default is "Comments") to store the swing direction.

Executing the Command

  • Access the Command :

    Access the Command :

    Launch the "Mark Swings" command from the BIMO tab on the toolbar.

    Launch the "Mark Swings" command from the BIMO tab on the toolbar.

  • Parameter Configuration :

    Parameter Configuration :

    A user interface will appear for configuring the parameter name where the swing direction will be recorded. Ensure the parameter name matches the one used in your family instances (default is "Comments").

    A user interface will appear for configuring the parameter name where the swing direction will be recorded. Ensure the parameter name matches the one used in your family instances (default is "Comments").

  • Specify Swing Marks :

    Specify Swing Marks :

    Define the marks for normal and flipped swing directions in the settings interface. The default marks are "Reversed" for flipped and "Normal" for not flipped.

    Define the marks for normal and flipped swing directions in the settings interface. The default marks are "Reversed" for flipped and "Normal" for not flipped.

  • Selection Behavior :

    Selection Behavior :

    If doors are selected in the project before running the command, it will process only the selected doors. If no doors are selected, the command will process all doors in the document.

    If doors are selected in the project before running the command, it will process only the selected doors. If no doors are selected, the command will process all doors in the document.

  • Completion :

    Completion :

    After clicking OK, the command will process each door, marking their swing direction in the specified parameter. Ensure to review the updated parameters for accuracy.

    After clicking OK, the command will process each door, marking their swing direction in the specified parameter. Ensure to review the updated parameters for accuracy.

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