You can add metadata to the Type or Instance properties of a family in both the Family Editor and in the project environment.
Default parameters are provided for the typical metadata attributes of a family, such as manufacturer, model, description, and cost, but you can add parameters as needed. See Create Family Parameters. This data can be included in schedules. See Schedules.
Additional parameters built into families allow linking to information not included in the family.
- The URL parameter allows you to provide the user with a direct link to the manufacturer's website by opening a link in the user's default web browser to the selected location. For example, if you are creating a manufacturer-specific window family you could link directly to the window specification on the window manufacturer's website. Provide the full website address (http://www.somewhere.com/windows/model1234.html) to ensure the link opens the desired page.
- The Keynote parameter refers to the defined keynote table to look up the values in a list of values. To specify the keynote table and make the settings available to the family, in the Family Editor, click Manage tab
Additional Settings drop-downKeynoting Settings. See Keynotes. - The Assembly Code parameter opens a dialog with Uniformat Classifications for you to choose from. To specify the assembly code table and make the settings available to the family, in the Family Editor, click Manage tabAdditional Settings drop-downAssembly Code. See Assembly Code Settings.