Embrace Your Inner COBie Nerd

Your head could ache with the dull threat of a day spent handling COBie Asset numbering, or you could automate that task and be done with it quickly with Ideate ReNumber, one of the tools in the IdeateApps collection of productivity tools for Revit. This excellent idea was inspired by Sheena Shook — BIM Project Manager at Modulus Consulting — who is frequently immersed in streamlining COBie deliverables for her customers. 


Here are the top three reasons to use Ideate ReNumber for COBie Asset numbering, even if you also use the COBie Extension for Revit:


  1. Ideate ReNumber includes a built-in rule to automate filling out the COBie.Component.AssetIdentifier parameter.
  2. The built-in rule can be easily customized to combine any project-specific parameter. IdeateApps subscribers should contact support with any questions about customizing Ideate ReNumber.
  3. MOST IMPORTANTLY: Ideate ReNumber can assign the room number for elements even when the room exists within a linked file.


You can find this built-in COBie rule within the Bonus Rule folder. Once the rule is loaded, it’s easiest to use while in a schedule view that includes the COBie.Component.AssetIdentifier parameter. If you are using the COBie Extension for Revit, open the schedule called “COBie.Component.”

embrace your inner COBie nerd


Download a trial of IdeateApps to see how easy it is to use.

Explore recent posts

15@15: Effortlessly Eliminate Imported Revit Clutter
April 21, 2025
TRAINING - VIDEO | Simplify Revit object style management with Ideate StyleManager. Easily analyze, rename, merge, and remove imported styles from CAD links and exploded files. Keep your projects clean and organized with Ideate StyleManager.
15@15 Training Series: Spruce Up Your Revit Material Management
April 7, 2025
TRAINING - VIDEO | Struggling with messy Revit materials? Clean up and optimize your material and appearance assets with Ideate StyleManager. Learn how to analyze, rename, merge, and remove unused elements to keep your projects running smoothly.
15@15 Training Series
March 31, 2025
TRAINING - NEWS | Leveling up your BIM game with Ideate Software doesn’t have to hard or time-consuming with our 15@15 Training Series. This series of 15-minute online sessions cuts right to the chase with essential information to enhance your skills, unlock new efficiencies and elevate your ability to automate tedious tasks —all while reducing errors in your Revit model.
15@15: Elevate Your Title Block With Style
March 26, 2025
TRAINING - VIDEO | Is your Revit title block a mess? Inconsistent styles can slow you down, but Ideate StyleManager can help. Discover how to clean up and streamline your title block for a more efficient workflow.
Show More