topic Re: BIM Object Add-in is missing in Revit 2018 in Revit Architecture Forum

BIM Object Add-in is missing in Revit 2018

brianwclayton1969 — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 16:48:46 GMT

I'm trying to download the BIM Object free exchange app for Revit 2018 since the Autodesk seek is missing from the insert tab. I get a warning reading, can't download BIM Object app.

Has anyone else has this issue? Is there a fix for this problem?

Re: BIM Object Add-in is missing in Revit 2018

Viveka_CD — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 16:49:08 GMT

Hi @brianwclayton1969

Can you please post a screenshot of the warning message?

Thanks,

Re: BIM Object Add-in is missing in Revit 2018

Sahay_R — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 16:49:44 GMT

Sounds like a local issue - I just downloaded and installed BIM Object with no issues.

But when I try to use the app, this is the error message that I get -

@brianwclayton1969 is this what is happening to you?

Re: BIM Object Add-in is missing in Revit 2018

Viveka_CD — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 16:50:03 GMT

Hi @brianwclayton1969

I agree with @Sahay_R

Please see Troubleshooting: Ribbon Tabs and Tools which provides a solution when we cannot locate a tab in the ribbon or a tool in the user interface.

Also, update your Revit 2018 with latest updates using the Desktop App.

After installing, did you receive the message below?

Signed Add-in

See Toolbar next to Extensions tab: (BIM Object is a separate tab - not in Insert tab)

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question. Kudos welcome!

Regards,

Re: BIM Object Add-in is missing in Revit 2018

Sahay_R — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 18:35:18 GMT

@Viveka_CD - did you see the error message that I added to my previous post? Could that be the PO's original problem?

Re: BIM Object Add-in is missing in Revit 2018

Viveka_CD — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 18:35:39 GMT

Hi @Sahay_R and @brianwclayton1969

Just wondering if we are talking about the same version - 4.1.70.0 and installed the updates from the toolbar

I tried installing BIM Object on 2 machines with Revit 2018 and it seems to work as designed. I browsed for new objects and was able to use them in a 2018 project file.

I will follow up with a screencast

Let's wait to hear back from @brianwclayton1969 and if has an update.

Regards,

Re: BIM Object Add-in is missing in Revit 2018

Sahay_R — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 18:35:59 GMT

AAAAAHHHH. I had checked on Revit 2017. That could be it, @Viveka_CD!

Re: BIM Object Add-in is missing in Revit 2018

Viveka_CD — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 18:36:53 GMT

@Sahay_R Let me try the same with Revit 2017 and see if I get any prompts

Re: BIM Object Add-in is missing in Revit 2018

Viveka_CD — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 18:47:44 GMT

OK, @Sahay_R I checked Revit 2017 (2017.2.3 update) and it works fine.

Below is some information on the help page in BIM Objects:

BIMobject^® App for Revit

The app works with Revit 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018

Versions:

4.1

Added support for Revit 2018
Authentication using BIMobject log-in functionality and option to sign in using Autodesk, Google and LinkedIn
Resized dialogues
Last visited page is retained during a session
Added option to specify object download location

3.2

Dialogues are centered on screen, layout and dialogue size are retained between sessions
Fixed import for BIMobject properties for system families
Fixed bug when importing values with localised characters
Fixed bug when importing numbers based on locale settings
Updated tool and product names

Installation:

Install the BIMobject Revit App from the Autodesk App Store
In the app, press any of the buttons to Login or Create a new BIMobject account to start using the features

Go through of the app

Hope that helps.

Regards,

Re: BIM Object Add-in is missing in Revit 2018

Sahay_R — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 20:36:45 GMT

OK @Viveka_CD - it looks like the only part of the process that I missed was the log-in.

Re: BIM Object Add-in is missing in Revit 2018

brianwclayton1969 — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 21:31:47 GMT

No that is not that warning I'm receiving. I have attached the warnings I am receiving before I can even download the software. Page 1 is what I get before I click "RUN" and the the second page is what I get when it wont download.

Thanks

Brian

Re: BIM Object Add-in is missing in Revit 2018

brianwclayton1969 — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 21:33:15 GMT

Here is the screenshot.

Page 1 is what I get before I click "RUN"

Page 2 is what I get when it wont download

Thanks for you assistance.

Brian

Re: BIM Object Add-in is missing in Revit 2018

ToanDN — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 00:18:48 GMT

Try [Save] instead of [Run], then run the saved file.

Re: BIM Object Add-in is missing in Revit 2018

brianwclayton1969 — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 00:32:27 GMT

Thanks but I get the same error message that BIMObjectforRevit.msi couldn't be downloaded

Thanks Brian

Re: BIM Object Add-in is missing in Revit 2018

ToanDN — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 00:45:01 GMT

I have no problem downloading it here. Maybe try a different browser.

p/s: but it is downloading super slow. They maybe hosting it on a potato file server or something, thanks to all of us who never pay for their content.

Re: BIM Object Add-in is missing in Revit 2018

brianwclayton1969 — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 00:50:17 GMT

I got it to download. I want to thanks everyone for their assistannce in this solution. Here is what I found out. I did use a diferent browser but I don't think that was the issue.

When you go to the search bar in the Exchange apps and typ in BIM Objects two selections appear, if you select the BIMObject (WITHOUT) the registered trademark adn select the BIMObject that is plain you will get 2 versions of BIM Object.

(1) for 64 Bit and (1) for 32 Bit and 64 bit select the one for 64 bit ONLY that is the 4.1.0 version that is the most current version the 32 bit and 64 bit is the 2.1 version.

As soon as I selected the 64 Bit version only everything worked perfectly.

Again I appreciate everyone's assistance.

Brian

Re: BIM Object Add-in is missing in Revit 2018

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 19:50:35 GMT

Hi @Sahay_R,

I am getting the same error message as you mentioned in this post. Did you ever get BIM Object to work? I am signed in to Revit and have signed into the website of BIM Object but will no luck. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Re: BIM Object Add-in is missing in Revit 2018

Sahay_R — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 20:06:26 GMT

Follow the steps in the posts above.

Re: BIM Object Add-in is missing in Revit 2018

Anonymous — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 10:13:37 GMT

Hi,

I got same problem bu my version is revit 2018.2 . how did you solve it ?

Re: BIM Object Add-in is missing in Revit 2018

Anonymous — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 10:03:45 GMT

Hello

I am unfortunately unable to perform even the first step, the download..

Is the app taken off the site for some reason?

Thanks for help

Matous