- Data Manage Block -

Problem:

Revit’s management of linked files is limited to basic monitoring and visibility toggling, which does not meet the practical needs of users who require more control over linked content.
The available export options for file formats are also restricted, limiting flexibility and interoperability.

Solution:

A custom tool improves the management of linked files by mimicking functionality similar to AutoCAD’s Xref system:

Selective Object Management: Allows users to preview linked objects in different colors, filter or isolate specific elements, and perform actions such as extraction or copying without affecting the entire linked file.

Flexible Export Formats: Enables fast export to common formats like DWG, SKP, and Datasmith, allowing both 2D and 3D data to be transferred to other platforms or used in collaborative workflows.

Enhanced Linked File Control: This tool bridges the gap between Revit’s limited linked file functionality and the more detailed, dynamic capabilities needed for complex projects, boosting efficiency and interoperability with other CAD tools.

This solution extends Revit's linked file management capabilities, providing more practical tools for dealing with external references and exports.

9a__Get Views From File :

1. Select a linked model or an external file path from the dropdown list.
2. Select a view type from tabs (currently only the content in drawing space can be copied. )
3. Double left-click the desired view to expand detailed elements in the selected view on [9aa]

9aa__Transfer Element To Current :

1. Select the desired elements to copy to the current file.
2. Press the "Load" button to start the copying process.

9b__Set Up Export Layers (by Material) :

1. Select a layer mode by clicking radio buttons.
2. Press the "preview" button to start the generation process.
3. The tool will automatically generate a layer last on [9bb]

9b__Set Up Export Layers (by Category) :

1. Select a layer mode by clicking radio buttons.
2. Press the "preview" button to start the generation process.
3. The tool will automatically generate a layer last on [9bb]

9b__Set Up Export Layers (by Link) :

1. Select a layer mode by clicking radio buttons.
2. Press the "preview" button to start the generation process.
3. The tool will automatically generate a layer last on [9bb]

9bb__List Filtered Layers (by Material) :

1. Select the desired layers in the layer list.
2. Press the "isolate" button to preview the results before exporting the model.
3. Click the "Write" button, then specify a file path to start the export process.

9bb__List Filtered Layers (by Category) :

1. Select the desired layers in the layer list.
2. Press the "isolate" button to preview the results before exporting the model.
3. Click the "Write" button, then specify a file path to start the export process.

9bb__List Filtered Layers (by Link) :

1. Select the desired layers in the layer list.
2. Press the "isolate" button to preview the results before exporting the model.
3. Click the "Write" button, then specify a file path to start the export process.

9d__Export File and Open On External App :

1. Choose a predefined export setup from the dropdown list.
2. Press the "Run" button to start the export process.
3. The related external application will automatically loading the exported file afterward.