Change wall type properties to modify its structure, wrapping behavior, function, and more.
To change type properties, select an element and click Modify tab
Properties panel
(Type Properties). Changes to type properties apply to all instances in the project.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Construction | |
| Structure | Click Edit to create compound walls. See Compound Structure. |
| Wrapping at Inserts | Sets the layer wrapping of walls at inserts. See Layer Wrapping. |
| Wrapping at Ends | Sets the layer wrapping of wall end caps. See Layer Wrapping. |
| Width | Sets the width of the wall. |
| Function | Categorizes the wall as Exterior, Interior, Retaining, Foundation, Soffit, or Core-shaft. Function is used in scheduling and to create filters that simplify a model for visibility or when exporting. |
| Graphics | |
| Coarse Scale Fill Pattern | Sets a fill pattern for a wall in a coarse-scale view. See View Properties. |
| Coarse Scale Fill Color | Applies a color to the fill pattern for a wall in a coarse-scale view. |
| Identity Data | |
| Model | Generally, this is not an applicable property for walls. |
| Manufacturer | Generally, this is not an applicable property for walls. |
| Type Comments | A field for placing general comments about the wall type. |
| URL | Link to a web page. |
| Description | Description of the wall. |
| Assembly Description | Description of the assembly based on the assembly code selection. |
| Assembly Code | Uniformat assembly code selected from hierarchical list. |
| Type Mark | A value to designate the particular wall. Generally, this is not an applicable property for walls. This value must be unique for each wall in a project. Revit LT 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. |
| Fire Rating | Fire rating of the wall. |
| Cost | Cost of the materials for constructing the wall. |