Ramp Type Properties

Modify type properties to change a ramp family's construction, graphics, materials, 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
Thickness Sets the thickness of the ramp. This property is enabled only when the Shape property is set to thick.
Function Indicates whether a ramp is interior (default value) or exterior. Function is used in scheduling and to create filters that simplify a model when exporting.
Graphics
Text Size The size of the font for the ramp’s up text and down text.
Text Font The font for the ramp’s up text and down text.
Materials and Finishes
Ramp Material Material applied to the surface of the ramp for rendering.
Dimensions
Maximum Incline Length Specifies the maximum amount of consecutive rise in a ramp before a landing is required.
Identity Data
Keynote Add or edit the ramp keynote. Click in the value box to open the Keynotes dialog. See Keynotes.
Model Defines the ramp model.
Manufacturer Defines the ramp manufacturer.
Type Comments Ramp comments.
URL Sets applicable URL.
Description Ramp description.
Assembly description Description of the assembly based on the assembly code selection.
Assembly code Uniformat assembly code selected from hierarchical list.
Type Mark Sets the ramp type mark.
Cost Ramp cost.
Other
Ramp Max Slope (1/x) Sets the value for the run (x) to define the maximum slope for the ramp.
Shape Applies a shape to the ramp for display purposes.