Currently the only way to schedule any MEP equipment with their room they are located in is either 1) use a instance text parameter which you have to manually type in or  2) recreate all the linked model rooms or spaces in the host model to be show the where they are found in.    This seems like such a simple implementation that should be be default in Revit. It makes to sense to have to recreate all the linked model rooms or spaces in the host model. 1) That is duplicate work, 2) that adds to the host model file size, 3) slows down the response time of the host model.    Please add this ability to be able to schedule host model elements with their room/space location from linked models.  Show More

  This is an issue creating a headache and unexpected results for Revit API users:   Please refer to the following for some background. Mr Jeremy  Tammik jeremy_tammik recommended that an idea be created for this.   https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-api-forum/is-the-first-edgeloop-still-the-outer-loop/m-p/13011048/highlight/true#M81376   What is happening?   The API ought to implement a new functionality that would be very handy for API users. Right now, API users have to do a lot of work that is uncessessary, and that should be (in my opinion) a core part of the library.   I want to be able to do this, for example:   EdgeArray edgeArray = edgeArrayArrays.OuterLoop;   One single line of code. Instead, I have to implement all of this - and the only reason we have this code is because @stefanome very generously provided it to the community.   https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-api-forum/is-the-first-edgeloop-still-the-outer-loop/m-p/10242847/highlight/true#M55285   public static List<List<CurveLoop>> SortCurveLoops(Face face) { var allLoops = face.GetEdgesAsCurveLoops().Select(loop => new CurveLoopUV(loop, face)).ToList(); var outerLoops = allLoops.Where(loop => loop.IsCounterclockwise).ToList(); var innerLoops = allLoops.Where(loop => !outerLoops.Contains(loop)).ToList(); // sort outerLoops putting last the ones that are outside all the preceding loops bool somethingHasChanged; do { somethingHasChanged = false; for (var i = 1; i < outerLoops.Count(); i++) { var point = outerLoops[i].StartPointUV; var loop = outerLoops[i - 1]; if (loop.IsPointInside(point) is CurveLoopUV.PointLocation.Inside) { var tmp = outerLoops[i]; outerLoops[i] = outerLoops[i - 1]; outerLoops[i - 1] = tmp; somethingHasChanged = true; } } } while (somethingHasChanged); var result = new List<List<CurveLoop>>(); foreach (var outerLoop in outerLoops) { var list = new List<CurveLoop> {outerLoop.Loop3d}; for (var i = innerLoops.Count - 1; i >= 0; i--) { var innerLoop = innerLoops[i]; if (outerLoops.Count() == 1 // skip testing whether the inner loop is inside the outer loop || outerLoop.IsPointInside(innerLoop.StartPointUV) == CurveLoopUV.PointLocation.Inside) { list.Add(innerLoop.Loop3d); innerLoops.RemoveAt(i); } } result.Add(list); } return result; } class CurveLoopUV : IEnumerable<Curve> { public enum PointLocation { Outside, OnTheEdge, Inside, } public CurveLoop Loop3d { get; } private readonly CurveLoop _loop2d; public readonly double MinX, MaxX, MinY, MaxY; public CurveLoopUV(CurveLoop curveLoop, Face face) { Loop3d = curveLoop; _loop2d = new CurveLoop(); var points3d = Loop3d.SelectMany(curve => curve.Tessellate().Skip(1)); var pointsUv = points3d.Select(point3d => face.Project(point3d).UVPoint); var points2d = pointsUv.Select(pointUv => new XYZ(pointUv.U, pointUv.V, 0)).ToList(); MinX = MinY = 1.0e100; MaxX = MaxY = -1.0e100; var nPoints = points2d.Count(); for (var i = 0; i < nPoints; i++) { var p1 = points2d[i]; var p2 = points2d[(i + 1) % nPoints]; _loop2d.Append(Line.CreateBound(p1, p2)); if (p1.X < MinX) MinX = p1.X; if (p1.Y < MinY) MinY = p1.Y; if (p1.X > MaxX) MaxX = p1.X; if (p1.Y > MaxY) MaxY = p1.Y; } } public PointLocation IsPointInside(XYZ point) { if (point.Y + Eps < MinY || point.Y + Eps > MaxY) return PointLocation.Outside; if (_loop2d.Any(curve => curve.Distance(point) < Eps)) return PointLocation.OnTheEdge; var line = Line.CreateBound(point, new XYZ(1.0e100, point.Y, 0)); var nIntersections = _loop2d.Count(edge => edge.Intersect(line) == SetComparisonResult.Overlap); return nIntersections % 2 == 1 ? PointLocation.Inside : PointLocation.Outside; } public bool IsCounterclockwise => _loop2d.IsCounterclockwise(XYZ.BasisZ); public XYZ StartPointUV => _loop2d.First().GetEndPoint(0); public IEnumerator<Curve> GetEnumerator() => _loop2d.GetEnumerator(); IEnumerator IEnumerable.GetEnumerator() => GetEnumerator(); }               Show More

Be sure to add built-in model(In-place Family) APIs to Revit 1. During the use of Dynamo and the secondary development process, it is often necessary to batch import objects into REVIT. Using regular template-file mode can cause the program to be very slow or crash. 2. Non built-in family objects cannot use the "Link" method, especially when using objects such as "Link Document" (e.g. dwg, obj, skp).   Using 'Link' can quickly update the generated objects ☹️ Show More

We already have Room.IsPointInRoom and Space.IsPointInSpace But there is no Area.IsPointInArea Please add this functionality on the Area or SpatialElement class Show More

Currently, Revit has several limitations regarding the use of connectors in families that hinder the flexibility and functionality that could greatly benefit users: 1. Inability to Create Dynamic Connector Arrays: There is no option to add connectors to a group or array, which restricts the creation of dynamic numbers of connectors in a family. 2. Lack of Visibility Parameters for Connectors: It's currently impossible to set visibility parameters (yes/no) for connectors, which limits the control users have over their Revit families. There is a valuable idea from @ViviNyehuusAndersen on the Autodesk forums addressing this issue, and I recommend voting for it: MEP Connector Visibility (Yes/No). 3. Connectors Not Displaying in Nested Families: Unfortunately, connectors do not display in nested families. Although it might be possible to create an array of nested families with connectors, this functionality currently does not work as expected in Revit. As a result, users are forced to create separate "hybrid" families with a specific number of connectors tailored to each use case, which adds unnecessary complexity and limits the potential of Revit families. Idea: Introduce the ability to control connector visibility with parameters, allow connectors to be included in arrays or groups, and ensure connectors function correctly in nested families. This will significantly enhance the flexibility and efficiency of MEP family creation in Revit. Your votes and feedback are highly appreciated! Show More

This would be particularly helpful when building COMCheck schedules so you don't have to give them a parameter or assign them to worksets to split everything out. This should include Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, & Southwest. I have a building now with all 8 orientations. Whichever direction the exterior is facing nearest, assign it to that direction, maybe a project checkbox to constrain to N, S, E & W if you don't want NE, NW, SE, & SW. Show More

Since Autodesk is part of 3MF Consortium it would be great if we could have a way to export 3MF files for 3D printing, directly from Autodesk Revit.   Currently i export as STL, and than have to manually add paint to the geometry afterward witch is a tedious task. Show More

Groups can be a convenient and efficient way to set up a project, especially when dealing with dimensions and attached groups. However, a significant issue is the limited API access available for manipulating groups.   In my case, I wanted to rotate a group using Dynamo, but the operation caused the group to be recognized as having a different base height relative to the group origin. This occurs because the group origin cannot be rotated, leading Dynamo to treat the group as an individual element, which results in altered values.   Additionally, adding elements to existing groups is, as far as I know, not possible with the current API.   It would be highly beneficial to make groups more accessible for automation through Python, Dynamo, or other tools.   Show More

Google slides does a great job at auto detecting the placement and alignment between selected objects; such as Annotations or Linked files. It also does a great job at giving hints on similar sizing between objects and suggesting alignment. Revit should tell you if there is a similar distance between text family's, Linked files and Views when placed on a sheet. An interactive line alignment system is a game changer and would save a ton of time when you are trying to put a set of drawings together. In addition having this feature interacting with  architectural modules would be another huge advantage while building.   I feel like there was a similar feature in AutoCAD.   Maybe there's a tutorial for this? Show More

I would like to filter elements on named reference planes but it's currently not an option.  There are ways around it, but its convoluted. Show More

Hi,  As discussed in the forum: Re: OpenFileDialog with Preview - Autodesk Community - Revit Products I've been trying to implement a load family function, in which it suppose to lead to a dialog for loading files. Based on our (and hopefully most users) needs, the open file dialog requires a preview section, and also the ability to set initialDirectory. Since we have a specific structure on how we organize our families in our network, this would ease the accessibility to set it to a specific path file. From what I have discovered is that: FileOpenDialog from the Revit API has the possibility to use showPreview; however, the dialog can only be directed to the last visited directory OpenFileDialog from .NET allows to set an initial directory and also has the property to showPreview (from .NET8). But, there is no method provided to define the preview images. In that case, what is left is to customize the dialog or creating the form from scratch- which can be tedious. Would appreciate your support! Show More

I would like OpenAndActivateDocument method to work with family templates. Right now it only works for projects, project templates and families.   I think that it would be also beneficial to state in documentation explicitly that family templates are not supported rather that only implying it.   revit api forum discussion (with my sample use case)   Is there any reason why family templates were excluded? Show More

Add Phase inside tags, all tags types. Component tags and Multi Category tags.  And while your at it, make it possible to add Abberbations on phases 🙂   Show More

Wenn es viele Ansichtsvorlagen mit den selben Filtereinstellungen gibt, ist es sehr mühsam, immer wieder dieselben Filterüberschreibungen bzw. Änderungen daran einzugeben. Beispiel:  Es wäre gut, solche Filterüberschreibungen in "Filtersets" zusammenfassen zu können, um sie als Set einer Ansichtsvorlage hinzuzufügen. So oder ähnlich könnte ein Filterset dann verwendet werden. Die "Filter 1,2,3" sind im "Filterset 123" zusammengefasst und können dann nur noch aktiviert oder deaktiviert werden. Wird ein Filter dem Filterset hinzugefügt wird in allen Ansichten mit dem "Filterset" der Filter auch hinzugefügt. Show More

Journal files can replay revit actions, so would it be possible to create a command line interface to talk to revit process and automate some common actions: 1. open revit 2. load local copy of a central model/bim360 model 3. open list of views   or   1.  open revit 2. export sheets as separate PDF files to folder /path/to/folder 3. export sheets as DWGs to folder /path/to/another/folder   or other workflows. Command line interface seems like a good tool for this type of pipelines Show More

I often use filtered Sheet List Schedules for my exports to drawings registers, and the ability to open the drawings from that filtered sheet list would improve workflow. Image below Open Sheets from this category would be my suggestion here, see below:   Right click to access options, then, Open multiple Sheets if required, see attached image.     Show More

Hello AU Community, Previously, all created parameters were sorted according to the creation date. From Revit 2024 all parameters are sorted alphabetically. This applies to both type parameters and instance parameters in the Properties palette. Alphabetical sorting is always to each parameter group. However, the built-in parameters in the group are not affected. Unfortunately, there is currently no way to manually sort project parameters. Or at least enable a sorting rule by creation date. New alphabetical approach, erases all erlier configured templates. And it makes an critical impact on data representation from Engineering and Management poit of view in the Projects after their update to Revit 2024. Show More

I tried generating a SunStudy Animation video using an addin. My idea was to extend the functionality over the web using Revit Design Automation. But I faced two problems listed below with my comments on them. It is very straight-forward to generate Sun path Using "SunAndShadowSettings" class available in the API. But while generating the video using ("PostableCommand.ExportImagesandAnimationsSolarStudy"), Revit pops up video Length/Format Dialog with Video Length parameters related to frames, frames/sec, format and video dimensions etc, requiring user interaction. This defeats the purpose of automation.   "I think it would be a great idea to have function parameters to suppress and/or go past it and accept the default video length/format parameters. I think this should be a general functionality for all the functions that pop up a dialog boxes requiring user interaction." Also, for Dialogs with input fields such as the one mentioned above, it would be a good idea to have and key-value paired object parameter in the relevant API function that can allow the user to specify the parameters. Show More

There currently is not a docking option for the browsers and properties. This would be nice for when you accidentally undock them Show More