ADD-INS for REVIT

Revit Subscription Extensions

Suite of plug-ins including:

Bridges

• • Roads and Terrain - Defines a 3D model of roads and terrain based on user-defined parameters or LandXML file import.

Modeling

• • Excel Based Model Generation - Generates a Revit Model Based on data defined in an MS Excel sheet, including levels, columns, beams and walls.

  • NOTE: Excel Based Model Generation tool is incompatible on systems using Microsoft Windows 7 64 bit with Microsoft Office Excel 2007 32 bit.

  • Frame Generator - Defines 3D models of multi-bay frames.

  • Grid Generator - Generates levels or grid lines in a 3D model.

  • Wood Framing Walls - Generates timber framing for walls selected in a structure model.

Tools

• • Compare Models - Compare two models and presents differences between successive versions of a structure project.

  • Content Generator - Generates families for sections, reinforcing bars and materials using constructional databases.

  • Elements Positioning - Creates position tag using the Mark Parameter for selected objects based on type, family, level, etc.

  • Freezing Drawings -This separates a drawing/view from an object model to ensure that the drawing/view is left unchanged.

  • Shared/Project Parameters - Converts family parameters to shared parameters or add/replace shared parameters to Revit Families.

  • Text Generator- Inserts typed text or text loaded from a file into a Drafting View.

Revit e-transmit

Like AutoCAD e-transmit, this Add-in gathers all linked files into a zip file.

STL Exporter (free)

The STL Export Add-In for Revit produces a stereolithography file (STL) that can be used by a 3D printer.

IFC Exporter (free)

AutoDesk has made it's IFC export functionality Open Source. This version can override the version that comes standard with shipped Revit. It contains both IFC export and IFC export UI overrides, which contains options not available in the regular UI, such as ifcXML and ifcZIP support.

X BIM Windows Layout (free)

Window layout schemes beyond cascade / tile etc.

In AutoDesk App exchange, name: Palladio X BIM WindowsLayout

http://www.shop.acadgraph.de/

Hatch22 (free)

Install file: http://mertens3d.com/tools/revit/2012/hatch22-2012/hatch22-2012-download-install.php

Fill Patterns can be created inside Revit by drawing lines. Fill patterns can be saved as .pat files for import into Revit.

Revision Cloud Remover (free)

http://www.cadtechnologycenter.com/store/free-tools.html

http://www.cadtechnologycenter.com/ctc-products.html?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_revised.tpl&product_id=62&category_id=1

Revision Cloud Remover removes revision clouds (visible and hidden) contained within Revit projects.

CaseApps (free)

Number of free addins. Read about them at their web site:

http://apps.case-inc.com/

Installs via link only. Cut and paste link into MS Internet Explorer (won't work with other browsers)

Addin Manager:

http://www.case-dev.com/revit/installer$/FreeAddInManager/CaseRevitAddInManager.application

Rushforth Project (paid)

Tools. Includes Excel Import/Export for changing family parameters. Cheap US$20.

http://www.davidrushforth.com/RushforthProjects/

Revit Tools (paid - nags)

But only has nagware.

http://www.revittools.com/

ARUTILS (paid)

Local product. Range of tools including formatable excel connection.

http://www.arsoftwaresolutions.com.au/

IMAGINiT Utilities (paid)

Number of tools. $195

http://imaginit.com/software-solutions/imaginit-products/imaginit-utilities-for-revit

CTC Project Suite (paid)

Number of tools including COBie. $195

http://www.cadtechnologycenter.com/store/suites/bim-project-suite.html