Revit Plugin

rubenpena · Posts: 1

I have recently installed DB v.3.0.0.043. I am running DB on Vista 32-bit. I am trying to import a revit project.

I have tried using the standard gbXML import/export and the building plenums do not import correctly.

I read that there is a plugin to check the gbXML file prior to exporting it. When I go to export it, there are no .dsb options or any DB checking options.

Does the plugin automatically install or is there other steps I must take in order to get the plugin to work?

Andy Tindale · Posts: 2432 Location: Stroud

The DesignBuilder plugin for Revit should install when you install DesignBuilder v3. You should be able to access the DesignBuilder icon from the Revit Addins toolbar.

Andy

TiagoApache · Posts: 4

Hi

The designbuilder plugin works with all versions of the REVIT (2010, 2011, and 2012)?

I already install REVIT architecture (2010 and 2012) and REVIT MEP (2012) (all 32bits trial versions), but I don’t have any icon of the DB in addins toolbar.

Thanks
Tiago

Andy Tindale · Posts: 2432 Location: Stroud

Hi Tiago,

The DesignBuilder Revit plugin is only available in 32-bit versions of Revit. Are you perhaps running the 64-bit version of Revit?

We are in the process of extending the plugin to allow access through 64-bit Revit as well.

Andy

TiagoApache · Posts: 4

Hi Andy.
Yes...all versions I tried were 32 bits and trial versions. I tried this in a virtual machine with win7 32bits and other with winxp 32bits.
Any idea why this doesn't work?
Can be because the revit is trial version? Inside of the REVIT I don't have the addin toolbar visible.
Can you do a print screen to show me where can I find the DB plugin icon inside of Revit, please?

Thanks
Regards
Tiago

Andy Tindale · Posts: 2432 Location: Stroud

Actually I think that the DB Revit plugin currently only works with Revit 2011, 32-bit. Did you try that version?

I think that the Add in toolbar should be visible whether the DB plugin is installed or not. I'll ask our Revit plugin developer to comment.

Andy

TiagoApache · Posts: 4

Thank you Andy, for your fast replies.

I installed the revit Architecture 2011 (32 bits - trial version) like you said but without sucess. :S

I installed too the revit Architecture 2012 (32 bits - trial version) and the DB v3 in a physical computer but nothing happened...

I don't know why the DB icon don't appears inside of Revit in addins toolbar...

Can you send me a printscreen of the DB icon inside of Revit please?

I have models built in Revit and now I need export to DB. I tried export these files using the gbXML option but when I imported the file into DB I have some errors in model. So, this plugin can be my solution.

I stay wait for the comment of the Revit plugin developer....thanks.

Thanks
Best Regards

Tiago

TiagoApache · Posts: 4

Sucess!!!

After the installation of the revit 2011 and DB I rebooted the virtual machine twice, and the addins button appeared with the DB export option.

Thank you very much. I will test this option more later.

Best regards,
Tiago Silva

Andy Tindale · Posts: 2432 Location: Stroud

Perhaps you could send any feedback you have to the support desk?

www.designbuilder.com/supportdesk

Thanks,

Andy

MarcoDB · Posts: 12

Hi Andy!

Is the plugin available to the 64-bit version of REVIT?

thanks,

Marco

Andy Tindale · Posts: 2432 Location: Stroud

Hi Marco,

No sorry, we need to develop a 64 bit version of our CAD component first and there have been delays with this.

Andy

rpict · Posts: 2

Hi Andy

for your information: EVERYBODY runs Revit on 64bit.

-rpict

Andy Tindale · Posts: 2432 Location: Stroud

Yes we're getting the message now!

Actually we've had a breakthrough today and expect to provide a version that works on Revit 64 bit very soon.

Andy

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