Install extension to pyRevit

In this topic, we will know about what is an extension, why, and how we can install extension to pyRevit.

We have 2 types of extensions

Registered extensions
Outside extensions

source: https://pyrevit1.readthedocs.io/en/latest/creatingexts.html

What is an extension?

pyRevit extensions are a type of pyRevit Bundle. Their name ends in .extension

Extension bundle, are basically groups of other bundles (mostly command bundles). pyRevit has been designed to find these extensions when starting up Revit, and create buttons and other user interface components for the bundles inside the extension.

Why do I need an extension?

pyRevit’s extensions system has evolved again to be more flexible and easier to work with.

Besides, by creating a separate extension, you’ll have all your precious scripts and tools in a safe place and away from the changes being made to the core pyRevit. They can even live somewhere on your company shared drives and be shared between your teams.

Install extensions

Registered Extensions

Use the Extensions tool under pyRevit panel and install third-party extensions as you wish.

The Extensions window, shows all the registered extensions that you can install on your machine.

To install an extension, select the extension that you want, take a look at the information about that extension and the website, then click on the Install Extension button and select the destination (By default there is only one destination)

pyRevit will install the extension and will reload automatically.

Most extensions will add their own tab in Revit UI with their tools inside.

Outside Extensions

Get the extensions from outside

For example

MEOS Extension This is my extension which is described in python Add-ins
pyrevitscripts Structure support from Hoang Thanh Long
pyL_R
EF-Tools Support tools from Erik Frits