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How to use Compare Parameter Element

Chuong Ho edited this page Sep 4, 2023 · 17 revisions

User Interface Add-in:

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User Interface Tool :

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How to Use this tool :

  1. Selecting Elements:
  • Click on the ribbon to select two elements.
  • Choose the two elements you want to compare.
  1. Viewing Parameter Differences:
  • The user interface will display the differing parameters between the two selected elements.
  1. Inverting Comparison:
  • Toggle the option to invert the comparison between the two selected elements if needed.
  1. Exporting Comparison Results:
  • To save the compared results, use the "Export" function.
  1. Additional Options:

You can also utilize the context menu for further selections or utilize external tools for in-depth analysis.

Result meaning :

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Context Menu :

  1. Selecting Element1:

When you select "Element1," it will highlight the corresponding element with "Value1" in Revit.

  1. Selecting Element2:

When you select "Element2," it will highlight the relevant element with "Value2" in Revit.

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  1. Snooping Elements:

To inspect both elements in more detail, you can use an external tool to snoop their properties and attributes.

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Toggle.

The toggle feature enables you to invert the comparison between Element1 and Element2 without requiring reselection.

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Export Csv :

Export Csv will export also depend on your result result from textbox. Example, you want export Area value, you just need search Area and click export.In case you want export all parameter difference, just without no search.

  • SheetName : Element1-Element2
  • Name : Parameter Name
  • Type : Parameter Type
  • Value 1 : Value of this parameter in Element1
  • Value 1 : Value of this parameter in Element2

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Disclaimer

This tool is just a quick look and a simple comparison, not a everything comparison, so feel free to collaborate if you need further customization.

Enjoy Coding :)