Printing the Names of Elements Located Above a Foundation

[husam_al-jawhar]

Hi there,

I am writing to inquire about  if I have a foundation in my Revit 2023 project and I want to print the name of the element which located up this foundation , such as the column name and structural connection name. how can i do that in python.

Cheers,

[jeremy_tammik]

You can use the reference intersector for this purpose. Check out the respective SDK samples, especially MeasureHeight. There are two more. They are listed in SamplesReadMe.htm, erroneously referring to FindReferencesWithContextByDirection instead of ReferenceIntersector:

https://www.revitapidocs.com/2023/36f82b40-1065-2305-e260-18fc618e756f.htm

[husam_al-jawhar]

Hi Jeremy,
Many thanks for your answer.
How can I reach to SamplesReadMe.htm?
Best,

[jeremy_tammik]

Dear Husam, simply install the Revit SDK and look in the Samples directory. Best regards, Jeremy

[husam_al-jawhar]

Hi Jeremy,
I have installed the Revit SDK, but I'm having trouble adding the SDK tools to Revit. I can't seem to find the 'External Tools' option under the Add-Ins or Manage menu. I'm currently using the Revit 2023 student version and would appreciate any ideas or suggestions.
Thank you

[jeremy_tammik]

I suggest you learn how to install a single add-in. In summary, it is very simple. Just copy the add-in manifest and the .NET assembly DLL into the Revit add-ins folder:

https://thebuildingcoder.typepad.com/blog/about-the-author.html#2

[husam_al-jawhar]

I will do that. Many thanks

[moturi.magati.george]

Hi @husam_al-jawhar,

In addition to what jeremy has said about installing an addin. You can read more about it in my first Revit plugin https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/tsarticles/ts/7JiiE4UoWHaTjxzuF754mL.html