https://github.com/anlbora/create-house-project-revit-api

This project is a Revit add-in developed using the Revit API. The add-in allows users to create a simple house structure, including walls, floors, roofs, windows, and doors, directly within Autodesk Revit.
https://github.com/anlbora/create-house-project-revit-api

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This project is a Revit add-in developed using the Revit API. The add-in allows users to create a simple house structure, including walls, floors, roofs, windows, and doors, directly within Autodesk Revit.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/anlbora/create-house-project-revit-api
• Owner: anlbora
• License: mit
• Created: 2024-04-20T14:44:46.000Z (about 2 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-04-20T15:26:33.000Z (about 2 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-01-25T06:11:21.489Z (over 1 year ago)
• Topics: api, bim, bim-applications, csharp, house, revit, revit-addins, revit-api
• Language: C#
• Homepage:
• Size: 44.9 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 1
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# Simple House Project

## Overview

This project is a Revit add-in developed using the Revit API. The add-in allows users to create a simple house structure, including walls, floors, roofs, windows, and doors, directly within Autodesk Revit.

## Features

- **Create Walls**: Automatically generates walls based on specified dimensions.

- **Add Windows**: Inserts windows into the created walls.

- **Add Doors**: Inserts doors into the created walls.

- **Create Floor**: Generates a floor based on specified dimensions.

- **Create Roof**: Creates a roof structure with specified dimensions and slope.

## Requirements

- Autodesk Revit

- Revit API

## Installation

1. Clone the repository to your local machine.

2. Open the solution in Visual Studio.

3. Build the solution to generate the add-in DLL file.

4. Load the add-in in Autodesk Revit to use the functionality.

## Usage

1. Launch Autodesk Revit.

2. Load the Simple House Project add-in.

3. Use the custom Ribbon Panel to access the 'Create House' button.

   

  ![1](https://github.com/anlbora/Create-House-Project-Revit-API/assets/100442507/4df000eb-2919-4c40-87d8-ff6a1dd21221)

  ![2](https://github.com/anlbora/Create-House-Project-Revit-API/assets/100442507/1f497520-6b06-4cdb-a7d9-841d7ca458ef)

   

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to specify dimensions and other parameters.

  ![3](https://github.com/anlbora/Create-House-Project-Revit-API/assets/100442507/94fe64a7-ec49-4bc6-ad34-93cfe0499842)

  

  ![4](https://github.com/anlbora/Create-House-Project-Revit-API/assets/100442507/6f4af9ce-f4ef-4596-887d-1fe0d972be3d)

  

5. Click 'Create House' to initiate the house creation process.

  ![5](https://github.com/anlbora/Create-House-Project-Revit-API/assets/100442507/058a0ba6-5286-4071-8b6b-b4222a3e8983)

  

  ![6](https://github.com/anlbora/Create-House-Project-Revit-API/assets/100442507/2f187745-8384-4d23-bbcf-0ae3a5b4f311)

## Structure

- `MainUI`: Represents the main user interface form where users can input dimensions and select materials.

- `Application`: Represents the main entry point of the add-in, responsible for creating the custom Ribbon Panel.

- `main`: Represents the external command class that executes the main logic of the add-in.

## Future Improvements

### User Interface Enhancements

- **Advanced Configuration Options**

  - **Windows and Doors Customization**: Enable users to specify the types, quantities, and placement of windows and doors within walls.

  - **Sill Height Specification**: Provide an option to define the height of window sills.

  - **Material Selection**: Allow users to select materials for walls, floors, roofs, and potentially ceilings.

  - **Additional Creation Tools**: Introduce dedicated buttons for "Create Window" and "Create Door" to streamline the process of adding doors and windows.

  - **Multi-floor Capability**: Implement functionality to design multi-story structures.

  - **Dimensional Annotations**: Introduce an "Add Dimensions" feature to automatically annotate dimensions on the floor plan.

  - **Document Export Options**: Add methods for creating sheets, exporting to PDF, and exporting to DWG format.

- **Visual Feedback Mechanisms**: Enhance the user experience by providing real-time visual feedback during the creation process.

### Additional Features

- **Furniture and Fixture Integration**: Incorporate a library of standard furniture and fixtures to allow users to furnish their designs.

- **Custom Templates**: Enable users to save and load custom templates for quicker project setup and consistency.

## Contributing

Pull requests are welcome. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.

## License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE.md](LICENSE.md) file for details.