Revit 2015 Add-ins tab missing

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I just installed Revit 2015 trial version.

I'd like to create Addins with the API using Python, using RevitPythonShell. I installed RevitPythonShell, but now I need to access it through the "Add-ins" ribbon. The problem is that I don't see that "Add-in" tab !

Even if we make abstraction of RevitPythonShell, with the revit installation I see there is a folder named "Add-in" with some subfolders in it ==> why can't I even access these default add-ins ? Where is the Add-in tab ? I've been looking for an answer on blogs and forums, the only answer I see is that "I have to install an Add-in in order to see the add-in tab". Ok, but then how can I install an Add-in ?? 

Thanks a lot !

Arnaud.

[rosskirby]

As the resource you found indicated, the Add-ins tab won't display unless you have at least one add-in installed.  How add-ins are installed varies depending on the add-in.  Some come with installers that copy files to the correct location (i.e. Bluebeam), while others require you to download a file and copy/paste it to the Add-ins folder.  Check with the developer of your add-in to see how to install it.  Then it should be available on the Add-in tab when you restart Revit.

[Anonymous]

Thanks, I just downloaded a free Addin and it did the job indeed !

Sorry for the useless question 😉

[Anonymous]

Where will I find the folder to add the exporter? 

[Viveka_CD]

Hi @Anonymous

Unfortunately, Revit LT does not support 3rd party add-ins the full version does.

Regards,

[Anonymous]

Does it mean that Revit 2016 LT also has no an add-ins tab in the panel and I will no able to add a pyrevit or revitpythonshell?

[Viveka_CD]

Hi @Anonymous

The Revit API forum can provide further feedback. Please post to that forum.

Regards,