Revit Add-ins Guide
Learn how to generate and use custom Python add-ins for Revit with PegBoard.
Installing the Loader
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Open Revit and go to Add-Ins tab
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Click External Tools and select PegBoard Loader
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The loader will automatically configure itself on first launch
Using the Loader
Once the loader is installed, you can access your PegBoard tools directly from Revit.
Opening the Panel
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Navigate to the Add-Ins tab
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Look for the "PegBoard" panel in the ribbon
Running Tools
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Click "Reload" to load your latest tools from PegBoard
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Select a tool from the dropdown menu
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Click "Run" to execute the tool in Revit
Quick Tips
- • Tools update automatically - just click "Reload", no restart needed
- • Generated add-ins can access the Revit API for BIM operations
Troubleshooting
If tools don't appear after refreshing, verify:
- • PegBoard desktop app is running
- • Workspace path is correctly configured
- • Revit has read permissions for the workspace folder