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Peruse these videos to find step-by-step instructions on our tools and workflows used by architects to streamline Revit tasks, improve the quality of their Revit data, and enhance model performance. 

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Eliminate Duplicate Tag Struggles with Ideate Annotate
By Kim DeLashmit October 5, 2023
TRAINING - VIDEO | Struggling with duplicate tags in Revit? Easily batch-remove duplicates with our Ideate Annotate tool within the IdeateApps add-in.
Batch-Creating Revit Views with Ideate ViewCreator
By Kim DeLashmit January 25, 2024
TRAINING - VIDEO | Easily comply with company-established BIM standards while saving time and effort. Batch-create views based on smart rules, automate naming conventions and streamline your workflow in Revit.
Generate Curtainwall Elevations in Revit Using Ideate ViewCreator
November 19, 2025
TRAINING - VIDEO | Easily create curtain wall elevations in Revit! Creating curtain wall elevations doesn’t have to be time-consuming. With Ideate ViewCreator, you can quickly generate curtainwall elevations from 2D view or 3D elements customize view naming, apply view templates, avoid duplication, etc.
Generate Material Quantity Takeoffs Using Ideate BIMLink
November 19, 2025
TRAINING - VIDEO | Generate material quantity takeoffs in Revit… automatically! Say goodbye to manual material exports. With Ideate BIMLink’s new ‘Material_QTO link definition, you can quickly export material instance data, areas, and volumes directly from your Revit projects.
Manage Model Material Assets Using Ideate BIMLink
November 19, 2025
TRAINING - VIDEO | Edit and swap material assets in Revit with ease! Ideate BIMLink just got even better - now you can swap appearance, physical, and thermal material assets in your Revit projects.
Create New Materials Using Ideate BIMLink
November 19, 2025
TRAINING - VIDEO | Create new materials in Revit… fast! With Ideate BIMLink’s new definition called ‘Material-Create_NEW’, you can now create new materials or add an existing material directly into your Revit models.
Revit Documentation Reinvented: Smarter Workflows for Better Project Outcomes
October 15, 2025
TRAINING - VIDEO | In this webinar recording, we’ll show you how to elevate your modeling and documentation workflows using Ideate Software. Learn how to keep your Revit files clean, eliminate model clutter, and streamline project management — all while saving serious time and reducing frustration.
Batch Create Parameters for Revit Families with Ideate Automation
July 18, 2025
TRAINING - VIDEO | Batch Update Revit Families—The Smart Way. Speed up your Revit family management with Ideate Automation + Ideate BIMLink! In this new workflow, you can batch update RFA files, create parameters from Excel, and generate detailed reports—no manual editing needed.
Export DWGs with Customized Names Using Ideate Automation
July 18, 2025
TRAINING - VIDEO | Custom DWG Naming, the Smart Way. Take control of your DWG exports with Ideate Automation + Ideate Renumber! Now you can create custom renumbering rules that meet ISO 19650 or any project standard—no need to embed the rule in your Revit file.
Export Files with Customized Names Using Ideate Automation
July 18, 2025
TRAINING - VIDEO | Smarter DWG Export Just Dropped! A long-requested feature is finally here—automatically rename your DWG Revit exports using Ideate Automation and Ideate Renumber!
Open Revit Models Using Ideate Automation
July 18, 2025
TRAINING - VIDEO | New Time-Saving Feature Alert! We just made your Revit workflows even smoother. With Ideate Automation, you can now open Revit Cloud or local models directly—no more manual launching or version mismatches.
What’s New in Ideate Automation 3.4: Streamlining Revit Workflows Like Never Before
July 18, 2025
NEWS - ARTICLE - VIDEO | The release of Ideate Automation 3.4 enhances Revit workflows and is packed with several new features designed to dramatically improve Revit file BIM data parameter management, including localization, enhanced file handling, and powerful batch operations for Revit project and family files.
Automate Revit Project Setup with Ideate Automation
July 18, 2025
TRAINING - VIDEO | TRAINING - VIDEO | Automate Revit Project Setup in Seconds! Discover how to streamline your Revit project setup using Ideate Automation and Ideate BIMLink.
Revit Productivity Boost: Ideate Software for Revit 2026
July 3, 2025
NEWS - VIDEO | Discover powerful updates like smarter element selection in Ideate Explorer, refined graphics in Sticky, material quantity takeoff in Ideate BIMLink for easier carbon analysis, and batch creation of 3D views in IdeateApps.
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