Parametric Foldable Sun Shade Family | Dynamic Motion with Formulas
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In this tutorial, we’ll create a Parametric Foldable Sun Shade Family in Autodesk Revit — a fully functional, flexible element that can open and close using parameters and formulas.
You can use this type of sun shade in residential buildings, shops, or commercial facades to add both aesthetics and function.
💡 In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to:
Set up reference lines and framework for folding motion
Add parameters to control the arms and movement angles
Use Pythagoras’ theorem to drive realistic motion
Build and connect each part of the sun shade
Assemble all components and test the opening animation
Once finished, you’ll have a fully parametric foldable sun shade that can adapt to any design and scale.
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