Environment for Revit Version 14.2

Smarter, faster, and packed with new tools!

Like every new release, Environment for Revit v14 comes with bug fixes and performance enhancements.
But this time, several key updates and exciting new features that truly shine!

 

🌟HIGHLIGHTS🌟

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 APPROXIMATE WALL PATH

• Major performance boost
• Now supports walls with sloped profiles

If a wall has been modified to be sloped, the Approximate Wall Path will now accurately follow that adjusted profile, trimming walls precisely to match the altered slope.

For a detailed explanation of this feature, visit the Approximate Wall Path user guide.

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 ARRANGE WALLS

• Completely redesigned interface
• Now supports wall selection directly in the tool
• Supports references from Revit links
• Expanded reference categories
• Improved performance

The Arrange Walls tool has been completely redesigned to offer a smoother experience, allowing users to select walls directly within the tool while supporting linked Revit reference surfaces and expanding the range of reference categories (such as Roads and Hardscapes).

For a detailed explanation of this feature, visit the Arrange Walls user guide.

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 COMPLETE SLAB

• Added Boundary Offset option ^NEW
• Faster and smoother operation

The Complete Slab tool now includes a new Boundary Offset option, making it much easier to create curbs and retaining edges without the need for additional steps when generating inner slab infills.

For a detailed explanation of this feature, visit the Complete Slab user guide.

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 EXPORT LandXML

• You can now select multiple surfaces at once (top or bottom face) ^NEW
• Enhanced export speed and stability

The Export LandXML function allows you to export surface data, such as topography top/bottom faces, from your Revit model into LandXML format for use in civil engineering and site design software. This new ability to select multiple surfaces at once streamlines the collaboration process in complex projects.

For a detailed explanation of this feature, visit the Export LandXML user guide.

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 GET BLOCKS

• Redesigned interface
• Smoother workflow when importing multiple block types
• More intuitive duplication of block types

The Get Blocks tool streamlines the process of importing and managing CAD blocks thanks to the redesigned interface. You can now import multiple blocks in one go and duplicate them more intuitively.

This update is especially useful when working with large, repetitive elements, making the setup of complex models faster and more organized.

For a detailed explanation of this feature, visit the Get Blocks user guide.

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SHAPE BY TOPOGRAPHY

• Introducing the “Align With” feature for precise shaping ^NEW
• Performance improvements

The Shape by Topography tool now includes the new Align With feature, allowing you to precisely match elements (like toposolids, floors, or roofs) to the shape of a topographic surface.
It is especially valuable when designing softscapes and vegetation as it ensures cleaner, more accurate geometry with minimal manual adjustment.

For a detailed explanation of this feature, visit the Shape by Topography user guide.

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 SNAP WORKPLANE

• Introducing the “Precise Work Plane Elevation” feature ^NEW

The updated Snap Work Plane tool introduces the Precise Work Plane Elevation feature, allowing you to define the exact elevation of your work plane with full precision.

This is particularly useful for drawing lines at specific heights, ensuring greater control and consistency in your model.

For a detailed explanation of this feature, visit the Snap Workplane user guide.

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 TOPOGRAPHY TOOLS (Revit 2024 and newer only)

• Import points from any spreadsheet file using the “Import List” feature ^NEW
• Support for split lines in toposurfaces
• New interface for Edit Sketch
• Performance enhancements

With the Import List feature, you can now convert data from any spreadsheet file into Revit elements. This tool works with XLSX, XLSM, CSV, and XML file formats, making it easy to generate accurate topographies from survey data.

Support for split lines allows for better control over surface divisions and grading logic. Combined with a redesigned Edit Sketch interface and improved performance, these enhancements make site modeling even more precise, flexible, and efficient.

For a detailed explanation of this feature, visit the Topography Tools user guide.

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 WALL LAYOUT

• Fresh new interface
• Introducing the “Vertical Scale” feature ^NEW
• Select walls directly within the tool
• Supports references from Revit links
• Expanded reference categories
• Improved speed and reliability

The refreshed Wall Layout tool now features a more intuitive interface and introduces the Vertical Scale option for improved documentation.

With the ability to select walls directly within the tool, support for Revit links, and expanded reference categories, it’s easier than ever to create an unfolded view of a wall for precise coordination and documentation.

For a detailed explanation of this feature, visit the Wall Layout user guide.

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🆕 NEW TOOLS INTRODUCED 🆕

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 IMPORT LIST
convert data from any spreadsheet file into topography or Revit elements.

The new Import List tool allows you to place elements (and Topographies) in your model based on a predefined list of coordinates and parameters. You can import not only the element’s coordinates, but also type and instance parameters directly into the families, enabling precise, data-driven modeling. This tool works with XLSX, XLSM, CSV, and XML file formats. This streamlined workflow reduces manual work, improves consistency, and ensures your elements come into the model exactly as specified.

For a detailed explanation of this feature, visit the Import List user guide.

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ROTATE ELEMENTS
a quick way to rotate multiple elements with control

The new Rotate Elements tool offers a fast and controlled way to rotate multiple elements at once.

It’s especially useful for site elements, furniture, or repetitive components that need to follow a specific orientation pattern, saving time and ensuring precision across the model.

For a detailed explanation of this feature, visit the Rotate Elements user guide.

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 SCAN TO MODEL
replaces legacy “Point Cloud to Topography” tools

The Scan to Model tool replaces the Point Cloud to Topography tool, providing an advanced method for extracting topography directly from point cloud data.

This tool also contains a new Create Level feature that automatically recognizes and generates levels from the selected point cloud.

Scan to Model tool streamlines the process, saving time and improving accuracy, especially when working with large, complex scans.

For a detailed explanation of this feature, visit the Scan to Model user guide.

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 UPDATE WALL LAYOUT
easily update the layout without recreating geometry

The Update Wall Layout tool allows you to quickly update your elevation created with the “Wall Layout” tool without the need to recreate geometry from the beginning. Very useful when design changes affect your wall layout. Instead of rerunning the “Wall Layout” tool and generating new detail items and elevation views, it simply updates the existing ones, saving you time and reducing unnecessary rework.

For a detailed explanation of this feature, visit the Update Wall Layout user guide.

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⚠️Discontinued / Replaced Tools

 Locate Objects → now part of the  Import List tool

  Pointcloud to Topography → replaced with  Scan to Model

 Topography from CSV → merged into  Import List

 Wall Layout Settings → integrated into the Wall Layout tool

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Version 14 represents a significant step forward in making Environment for Revit faster, more powerful, and more intuitive. Whether you’re shaping complex topographies or managing intricate wall systems, this release is designed to make your workflow smoother than ever.