Once one has access to the folder the, Add-Ins may be toggled using the file extensions. One can still force the Add-ins not to load when Revit starts up (If they are not needed, that is), although it is recommended that a user first consults their IT department before making any modifications to files in the following fashion! Make sure that Windows Explorer is set to show hidden files and folders. The Graphical User Interface (GUI) does not allow a user to switch these on and off like some of the native tabs which may be toggled using Options.

2 Toggle Add-In Tabs On/Off in Ribbon MenuĪdd-Ins often install their own Tabs in the Ribbon menu. Micrographics provides such programming services be contacted by interested parties if they either require custom programs or would like to purchase some, like SANSCalc (used to perform Fenestration Calculations on a Revit Model).

To those that have a penchant for programming, it is not uncommon to program an Add-In by leveraging a programming package against the Revit Application Programming Interface (API). More exist from 3 rd Party developers which may not exist on Autodesk Exchange. Some are trial versions, some are free and some cost money. Some are for all users, while others are only available for subscription customers. These are generally accessed through Autodesk Exchange. There are some great Revit Add-Ins that enhances the software beyond what is natively provided for by Autodesk.

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