Generating .rvt files from meta data using scripting

[Anonymous]

Hi all,

let's say I have meta data about a building, metadata contains things like where walls are placed, what elements walls have, etc... My question is, what is the best way to convert this metadata to .rvt file using scripting.

What scripting options does Revit have, or is there a separate SDK/API that I can use to generate .rvt files?

Thanks,

Lazar

[L.Maas · Accepted solution]

Yes, Revit has an API. There is even an Revit API forum. You can use visual studio (or other IDE) to target the Revit API. With visual studio youc ould use different languages to write the code. However C# is the most common one used.

Also have a look at the buildingcoder website. Lots of information on the Revit API. THe writer of that blog is also regular visitor of the Revit API forum.

Further Revit has Dynamo. A node based scripting tool. Language used there is Python. Dynamo might be too limited if you need to code extensive scripts.