Parameter Reporting Question

[Anonymous]

Here's the situation:
I have a custom library part with a text parameter (let's call it parameter1) connected to a parameter list. I have another text parameter (parameter2) that I would like to be filled in automatically based on the choice selected for parameter1. For example if I choose "Example 1" from the parameter list for parameter 1, I want parameter2 to automatically be filled in with "EX1". Basically, I'm trying to add an additional parameter that reports an abbreviated name in an interactive schedule without having to manually enter in the abbreviated version. I've tried IF/THEN statements to no avail.
(e.g. IF parameter1 = "Example 1" then parameter2 = "EX1") Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Also, does anyone know a way to get library parts placed directly on layouts to report in an interactive schedule?
Thanks in advance,

[Anonymous]

Hello,

This should work, put in master or value script

if parameter1 = "Example 1" then parameter2 = "EX1"

if parameter1 = "Example 2" then parameter2 = "EX2"

!--the parameter1 has now the right value in the script
!--and the next line changes the user visible parameter value

parameters parameter2 = parameter2

[Anonymous]

Thanks Juha, worked like a charm. Should've thought to put it in the parameter script rather than the 2D script. Any secrets to get the interactive schedule to report objects (library parts) placed on layouts?

[Barry Kelly]

Mike wrote:
Any secrets to get the interactive schedule to report objects (library parts) placed on layouts?

Schedules only look at elements in the plan views - not sections. elevations or layouts.

Barry.

[Anonymous]

Well, that's what I was afraid of. GS is missing a big opportunity here to do some cool things by integrating project Submittals, RFI's, and the like onto AC layouts that could then use a library part to not only communicate with the contractor/consultants the status of the Submittal/RFI but also be used to create an automatically generated Log of said Submittals/RFI's. Not to mention the opportunity to integrate those into a BIMx file for the client to have an all-inclusive digital plan set.

Placing the Submittal/RFI pdf's on a story dedicated to each submittal/submittal type would be a work-around, but it seems clunky & not really following the BIM ideology. I'm no programmer, but this doesn't seem like it would be to difficult to improve. AC20?