Introducing new features and communicating changes is often a challenge, especially in large and complex software such as Revit. This is why I would like to propose a new feature: an option in the settings to turn the highlighting of new or updated features on or off.   If enabled, tools that have received changes would show a small yellow exclamation mark next to them. Selecting it would reveal what has been updated and provide a short description of the change. This would make it much easier for users to move from older versions to newer ones and stay aware of improvements without digging through documentation.   This is a wish for future development, but it could bring real clarity to version transitions and improve the overall user experience. Show More

With infraworks or other third party tools you can import Gis data in your Revit project.  Every building is designed somewhere so the surrounding roads/terrain are always needed. Why is that Gis import not standard in Revit? Show More

8 years waiting for this to be possible to set using api.     Show More

Intelligent Standards Mapping & Cloud Synchronization for Revit Summary Native Revit tools for intelligent mapping and cloud-based synchronization of graphic standards, materials, families, and other project elements. This would enable efficient model cleanup, standards unification, and consistent quality control across projects. The Problem Current Revit workflows lack efficient tools for: Mapping and replacing non-standard elements during import or cleanup Maintaining consistent standards across multiple projects and templates Managing duplicate or similar elements that vary slightly in naming or properties Synchronizing standards from a single source of truth Transfer Project Standards and third-party tools like Ideate Explorer provide partial solutions but lack intelligent mapping, memory of previous decisions, or cloud-based synchronization. Proposed Solution 1. Intelligent Standards Mapping System Core Functionality: Map graphic styles, materials, line styles, text types, families, and view templates, and more, to approved standards Remember mapping decisions to build automated cleanup routines over time Apply mappings automatically when elements are imported into projects Support multiple mapping profiles (e.g., separate mappings for families vs. projects vs. templates) Key Improvements Over Current Tools: (such as Guardian) Replace, not just rename: When mapping an element to a standard, actually replace it with the correct version from cloud standards (not just rename the non-standard one) Intelligent duplicate detection: AI-assisted identification of similar elements that differ slightly in naming or parameters Smart removal rules: Distinguish between used and unused elements If an element is mapped for removal but is in use → map to correct standard instead If unused → allow removal Prevent accidental deletion of in-use content Exclude system-locked elements from mapping lists to reduce clutter Admin-level control: Restrict mapping configuration to BIM managers/leads while allowing standard users to benefit from automated cleanup Workflow Example: Import a family or link a model Mapping system identifies non-standard elements User reviews suggested mappings (only for new/unrecognized items) Approve changes → mappings are remembered for future imports Over time, imports become nearly automatic with minimal review needed (but always available) 2. Cloud-Based Standards Synchronization Core Functionality: Store complete standards library in Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) Sync graphic overrides, view templates, annotation families, line styles, materials, and filters across projects Integration with Content Catalog for family standards Benefits: Single source of truth for company standards Automatic updates when standards are refined Consistency across projects without manual template management Version control for standards evolution Implementation Suggestions: Integrate with Content Catalog as a "Company Standards" partition Support standards collections (e.g., "Healthcare Projects," "Education Projects") that can be mapped to different mapping profiles When syncing standards that reference families (like section heads/tails), automatically pull those families from Content Catalog Use Cases BIM Manager Perspective: Quickly audit and clean up consultant models before linking Establish standards once, apply everywhere Reduce time spent on manual cleanup and QC Project Team Perspective: Import content with confidence that standards are maintained Consistent graphics and annotation across all sheets Less time troubleshooting "why does this look different?" Multi-Office Firms: Synchronize standards across geographic locations Maintain brand consistency while allowing project-specific variations Why This Needs to Be Native to Revit Third-party solutions face limitations: API restrictions prevent true element replacement (can only rename) Security concerns with external cloud storage solutions Limited access to system-level elements and change management Incomplete coverage of all Revit element types Autodesk has the ability to: Access deeper API functionality for true element replacement Leverage existing ACC infrastructure for secure cloud storage Integrate AI for intelligent duplicate detection and similarity analysis Provide enterprise-grade security and IT compliance Additional Considerations This system could evolve to include: AI-powered standards recommendations based on project type Conflict resolution when multiple mapping rules apply Audit trails showing what was changed and when Standards compliance scoring for projects Integration with Revit schedules to identify non-standard elements Conclusion As a BIM manager, the ability to intelligently map and synchronize standards would transform how we maintain model quality and consistency. Current tools get us partway there but are held back by API limitations and security concerns. A native Autodesk solution could set a new standard for BIM quality control and would provide immediate value to firms of all sizes. Having used tools like Guardian, it's clearly a life-changer. With deeper control and more resources, Autodesk could take it from a major useful tool to a total game-changer! Show More

Don't know ready asked in a different post. but i know that in the copy/move/mirror/rotate command there are temporary override keys (shift, CTRL and ALT)  to toggle the option copy etc.    in the align tool you have the t/o for multiple alignment but can find/discover a t/o for the lock command. I work in models bur also make families, most of the families do have size parameters, thus i do lock the extrusions etc. to reference line's. now i switch the setting manually or i use spacebar. but if i switch the setting on it stays on till i turn it off, sometimes i forget this and lock some alignments in my models/buildings which is 99% of the time a total disaster!   is there some way?   kind regads, Corné Sep mechanical engineer sewage, ventilation and water systems   Show More

Some sort of text ribbon indicating the time or how much time has passed since the file was last saved. Similar to how Microsoft Word indicates at the top of the window if the current file has been saved or not.    Just an additional layer to help us ensure files are saved frequently enough! 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

I manage large modelling teams, the ability to lock worksets and/or the editing of view templates to specific users would be extremely useful to prevent accidental editing or tampering of company standards. Show More

A search for "link display settings" yields 50 results, with 40+ of those all along the same lines with "link visibility settings" hitting similar numbers, IE: We need a better way to handle this tedious and time consuming task.   What task? Setting Visibility settings for links.   Some of those are for API access to these settings (which was partially implemented, but setting visibility by Category falls short across the API as a whole for both host categories and link categories as neither allows for toggling Category "Groups" as a whole as can be done in the UI and the new option for links doesn't even touch category visibility, just by host view or by linked view).   So let's look at the problem. There is no way to preconfigure, in a model or a template, what will be visible or not visible by default for a project before a link is attached or even afterwards for that matter. This needs to be changed. It could be set up similar to the option for default visibility of a workset IE: visible in all views or hidden in all views by default, although with RVT Links it would be more like the VG settings that you get for views:         Just give us the ability to set the values as the default for all views and view templates for all links prior to actually linking in a model (and preferably being able to do so in a project template).   In most projects in our firm we want all Categories of the Annotation categories group to be off in all of our documentation views as well as most other views with them being set to "Show" in a very small number of views for coordination. Similarly, we rarely want to see the Categories of the "Analytical Model Categories" group from a link except for very rare occasions. Just setting these two groups to be hidden on half a dozen links in dozens of views and view templates can take a considerable amount of time.   These presets need to show every Category group that could possibly be within a link with the notable exceptions of Worksets and Design Options (since those will be named and used differently in every model and can't realistically be pre-configured). But even those that can't be pre-configured should have the option of configuring them as defaults for all views and view templates within the host project model for each link instead of having to set them for each link in each and every view and/or view template.   Furthermore, the API, both for direct host models and for links, needs access to these groups to be able to set them as groups instead of having to set each category of each group individually.   Moderators, can all of those votes for all of the different versions of this request be combined so that a realistic number for the underlying need can be taken into consideration?   -Gary   Show More

I would like a GetViewElementIds method for FileExportingEventArgs similar to what is provided in DocumentPrintingEventArgs. This would enable plugins which subscribe to the printing process for preflight checks or document modification to apply those checks or modifications to only those views being exported, rather than the entire model. Show More

Our workflow consists of modeling sites and buildings separately. As a result, we link our site to our building model. It would be beneficial to be able to utilize Hidden Lines while using the LINKED toposolid as the obscurer element.  Show More

Currently, DataExchange is provided as a separate plugin, which makes managing linked DataExchanges more difficult. The user experience could be significantly improved if DataExchange were integrated directly into Revit’s Insert tab — similar to existing linking functions such as Link Revit, Link IFC, or Link CAD. Revit users are accustomed to managing the visibility of linked files through the VV command. Integrating DataExchange into this familiar workflow would greatly increase user acceptance and ease of use. Show More

I often find myself wanting to schedule curtain walls separately from basic walls which can easily be done by filtering by family.   That being said, when it comes to assigning parameters to curtain walls I am forced to assign it to the entire "Walls" category which seems to me like a massive waste of resources. There are significantly fewer curtain wall families in a project than there are basic wall families. It would be nice for it to be possible to assign parameters separately by adding a new "Curtain Walls" subcategory to walls similar to Wall Sweeps that captures only Curtain Wall Family Types.   A standard use case for this additional subcategory would be adding head/jamb/sill details to a storefront/curtain wall schedule similar to a door details sheet. I have no need for these parameters on basic walls as they are typically the host to these curtain wall families. Show More

Users should be able to create a filter that references other filters. Sometimes we make filters that would rely on a base filter but have to manually enter the conditions again. This not only leads to complicated logic, but if the base filter ever needed to be updated, the logic currently needs to be updated in every filter. This idea would only require updating the base filter.   There should be a special "#Filter" property dropdown, the options "Is True" and "Is False" in the comparison dropdown. Then in the value dropdown, it should list all compatible filters. A compatible filter is one that is a superset of the categories you are currently filtering on. So if you are filtering for [Conduits, Conduit Fittings], a filter that filters [Conduits, Conduit Fittings, Cable Trays, Cable Tray Fittings] would be compatible.   This would all work in the current form factor:     Show More

right now KeyboardShortcuts.xml is only generated when user modifies a shortcut in revit given that this file is the only programmatic way to set shortcuts in revit (no other api exists) developer should always expect it to be in user directory a bit more on that topic: jeremytammik.github.io/tbc/a/1285_keyboard_shortcut.htm Show More

Currently, the Revit API does not allow setting the Design Option for a View Template. This limitation restricts automation and customization workflows that rely on managing view configurations programmatically. Please make it possible to set the Design Option of a View Template via the API. Show More

Please add to Revit API ability to place material keynotes. Show More

Hello, I'd love to suggest and ask for the support from the community to provide an API for Design Options.  There is SO MUCH that can be done with Design Options from the development community to help make the usage easier for designers and open up doors to leverage Revit more and more in early design phases, for example, Interior Test Fits.  I'd suggest the following initial functionality:   Create / Delete New Option Set Create / Delete Option within Option Set Rename Option Set Rename Option Switch Active Design Option in Active Design Option Dropdown Set Primary Option with Option Set Set Design Option for each option set in the Design Options Tab of Visibility/Graphic Overrides Add and Remove objects from Design Options Would love for other members of the community to chime in on other major areas this could be exposed in the API. Show More

Summary In Revit 2023 and earlier, the Electrical API exposed PanelScheduleSheetInstance.Create() (and related functions) that allowed developers to programmatically place PanelScheduleView objects onto sheets. Starting with Revit 2024, this method remains present in the API but no longer produces a visible sheet instance. As a result, automation tools that previously generated panel schedule sheets (for example, “one sheet per panel schedule”) no longer function in Revit 2024 – 2026. Impact Electrical teams can no longer automate large batches of panel schedule sheets. Firms migrating from Revit 2023 lose parity in their automation toolsets. Developers must resort to non-native workarounds (PDF export + image placement) that break BIM data linkage and increase file size. Request Please re-expose a supported API endpoint that allows a PanelScheduleView to be programmatically placed onto a ViewSheet. This could be a reinstatement of PanelScheduleSheetInstance.Create() or a new public method such as PanelScheduleView.PlaceOnSheet(ViewSheet, XYZ). Maintain backward compatibility with the 2023 behavior so existing Dynamo, pyRevit, and custom C# tools continue to work. Example use case “Our electrical models contain 200 + panel schedules. In Revit 2023 we automated creation and placement of each panel schedule onto a new sheet. After upgrading to 2026, the same script still creates sheets but they remain blank. A restored or replacement API would re-enable this workflow.” Benefits Restores feature parity between Revit 2023 and later versions. Saves hundreds of manual placement hours per project. Keeps schedule content native and data-linked instead of using exported images. Tags: Revit API / Electrical / Panel Schedules / Automation Show More