Structural Wall Type Properties

Change structural wall type properties to modify its structure, wrapping behavior, function, and more.

To change type properties, select an element and click Modify tabProperties panel (Type Properties). Changes to type properties apply to all instances in the project.

Name Description
Construction
Structure Specifies a wall layer. Select the Edit button to add, change, or delete a wall layer.
Wrapping at Inserts Specifies the layer wrapping of walls at inserts. See About Layer Wrapping.
Wrapping at Ends Specifies the layer wrapping of wall endcaps. See About Layer Wrapping.
Width Specifies the width of the wall.
Function Specifies the function of the wall, which identifies specific properties: Interior, Exterior, Foundation, Retaining, Soffit, or Core-shaft. See About Wall Function.
Graphics
Coarse Scale Fill Pattern Specifies a fill pattern for a wall in a coarse-scale view. See View Properties.
Coarse Scale Fill Color Specifies a color for the fill pattern for a wall in a coarse-scale view.
Materials and Finishes
Structural Material Specifies a material for the structure of the element. This information can be included in schedules. Click the value box to open the Material Browser. See Materials.
Identity Data
Keynote Specifies or modifies the structural wall keynote. Click in the value box to open the Keynotes dialog. See Keynotes.
Model The manufacturer internal number.
Manufacturer The wall manufacturer.
Type Comments A field for entering general comments about the wall type. This information can be included in a schedule.
URL A link to a web page that may contain type-specific information.
Description A description of the wall.
Assembly Description A description of the assembly based on the assembly code selection. This is a read-only value.
Assembly Code A Uniformat assembly code selected from a hierarchical list.
Type Mark A value that designates the particular wall. This value must be unique for each element in a project. Revit warns you when 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.
Fire Rating The fire rating of the wall.
Cost The pricing of the wall.