Revit API Interface Skill
Purpose
The Revit API Interface Skill provides programmatic access to Revit models for element extraction, creation, schedule generation, and automation of structural workflows.
Capabilities
- Extract element properties
- Create structural elements
- Generate schedules
- Apply structural parameters
- Export to analysis software
- Rebar detailing automation
- Family parameter management
- View and sheet automation
Usage Guidelines
When to Use
- Automating Revit workflows
- Extracting model data
- Creating structural elements
- Generating documentation
Prerequisites
- Revit model available
- API access configured
- Element parameters defined
- Automation script developed
Best Practices
- Test on model copies
- Validate data integrity
- Handle errors gracefully
- Document API usage
Process Integration
This skill integrates with:
- BIM Coordination
- Reinforced Concrete Design
- Structural Steel Design
Configuration
revit-api-interface:
operations:
- extract
- create
- modify
- export
element-types:
- structural-framing
- structural-columns
- walls
- foundations
- rebarOutput Artifacts
- Element extractions
- Schedule exports
- Parameter reports
- Automation logs