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# Set Active Family Parameter By Name

## 1. Description

This node allows you to set a parameter inside an active family document.

## 2. Inputs

* **Parameter name : string**

This input takes the parameter name (string) you'd like to set.

* **Parameter Value**

This input takes the new value to give to the parameter.

## 3. Output

* OUT

The output indicates the result of the operation (successful or not). 

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