Wall Sweep Type Properties

To modify a type property of a wall sweep, you change the value of the corresponding parameter as described under Modifying Type Properties.

Note: Changing a wall sweep type property will affect all wall sweeps of that type in the project. Note also that the type name does not update when you change type parameter values. For example, you could use the type parameter Structure to change the width of the Generic - 6” wall type to 6.5”, but the type name will remain Generic - 6”. If you want to create a new wall sweep type, click Duplicate. For more information, see Creating a New Family Type in a Project.

Common type properties for wall sweeps are described below.

Name	Description
Constraints
Cuts Wall	Specifies whether the sweep will cut geometry out of the host wall if there is an overlap. Clearing this parameter can increase performance on large building models with many sweeps.
Cut by Inserts	Specifies whether inserts such as doors and windows cut geometry out of the sweep. See Sweeps and Reveals Tools.
Default Setback	This value specifies the distance the sweep is set back from each intersecting wall insert.
Construction
Profile	Specifies the profile family used to create the wall sweep.
Materials and Finishes
Material	Sets the material of the wall sweep.
Identity Data
Subcategory of Walls	By default, wall sweeps are set to the Wall Sweep subcategory of walls. In the Object Styles dialog, you can create new Wall subcategories and subsequently select one here. This allows you to modify wall sweep style at a project level using the Object Styles dialog.
Keynote	Add or edit the wall sweep keynote. Click in the value box to open the Keynotes dialog. See Keynotes.
Model	The model type of the wall sweep.
Manufacturer	The manufacturer for the wall sweep’s materials
Type Comments	Specific building or design comments.
URL	Link to a web page (such as a manufacturer's web page).
Description	Description of the wall sweep.
Assembly Description	Description of the assembly based on the assembly code selection.
Assembly Code	Uniformat assembly code selected from a hierarchical list.
Type Mark	A value to designate the particular wall sweep. This value must be unique for each wall sweep in a project. Revit warns you if the number is already used but allows you to continue using it. You can see the warning using the Review Warnings tool. See Reviewing Warning Messages.
Cost	Cost of the materials for constructing the wall sweep. This information can be included in a schedule.