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AmyDulak

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Using Revit 2014. 

I'm trying to update an existing family (specifically, a countertop) to include some new features. Mainly, a side waterwall (where the countertop material turns 90 degrees and touches the floor).

The current family already has some formulas going on to control a front lip. The 2 pieces (countertop and front lip) are seperate extrusions, controlled by yes/no's. Which I know how to do. HOWEVER, where I'm geting stumped...once you load that family into a project, the lip and countertop appear to be joined...but they aren't (otherwise you can't use the yes/no params). I'd LOVE to recreate this for my waterfall y/n but I can't seem to get a grasp on it. 

Does ANYONE have experience with this? I'm not a "math person" and formulas give me chills. I'm really trying to figure out how a formula can control this apparent joining but I'm at a loss. 

I'm attaching the existing family on the off chance someone can help (I know there are a few other problems - just trying to get this one working first!). Thanks in advance. 

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They tricked you.  There are two countertops in the same place.  One is joined with the lip and one not joined.

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AmyDulak

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*Well I feel embarassed* I knew it had to be something stupid-simple. Not sure WHY I didn't think of that. Thanks for the quick reply. 

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