Enhanced Revit Tools from Ideate Software, GRAITEC Group, Optimize Data Management and Workflow Efficiency
Paris, FR, July 1, 2025 – Ideate Software, a proud Autodesk® Authorized Developer and Autodesk® Construction Cloud Gold Partner within the GRAITEC GROUP, has announced major enhancements to its suite of Revit plug-in applications. These updates have been strategically developed to empower Revit users with dynamic tools that simplify complex processes, improve precision, and save valuable time across building and infrastructure projects.
“Our ongoing mission is to deliver tools that drive efficiency and elevate the way Revit professionals manage model data,” said Glynnis Patterson, Solution Line Vice President, Create at Ideate Software, GRAITEC Group. “This year's upgrades reflect our commitment to solving real-world challenges faced by our users by providing enhancements that are practical, intuitive, and impactful. With these updates, we’re helping our customers focus less on tedious tasks and more on delivering successful projects.”
Ideate Explorer: Refined selection capabilities make it easier than ever to isolate, investigate, and manage elements within your Revit model-streamlining your modeling workflows.
Ideate BIMLink: Enjoy greater control with the ability to create new materials with improved asset accuracy, generate detailed material quantity takeoffs-including painted materials-and build dynamic sheet lists driven by revision or issuance data. Plus, you can now review visibility graphics in linked models to ensure consistency and clarity in your documentation.
IdeateApps ViewCreator: Go further with view creation tools to quickly batch generate 3D views, area plans, multiple space-based view types and curtain panel elevations. Seamlessly place them onto newly created sheets in just a few clicks.
IdeateApps Align: Now supports cross-model view alignment-including simultaneous alignment of multiple views-to ensure visual consistency across all models and project documentation.
IdeateApps SmartDelete: Work freely with modeless operation, enabling real-time model edits while SmartDelete helps you identify elements that can be safely deleted from the project.
About Ideate Software, GRAITEC GROUP:
Ideate Software, an Autodesk® Authorized Developer, empowers Revit users to gain unprecedented control over their BIM data. Ideate BIMLink, Ideate Explorer, Ideate Sticky, IdeateApps, Ideate StyleManager, and Ideate Automation solve persistent problems in architecture, engineering, and construction and owner-operator (AECO) industry to save time, increase accuracy, and improve project deliverables and workflows. Ideate Automation enables Revit users to boost the power of Revit and the Ideate Software suite of tools by running time-intensive activities in the background.
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What is a Named User license?
A Named User license is assigned to one specific person rather than shared across a network. For a step-by-step walkthrough, see the Graitec Licensing Help Center - Named User.
Are Ideate Suites replacing Ideate Software Bundles?
Yes. Going forward, Ideate Suites replace Ideate Software Bundles.
What's the difference between the Ideate Software Bundle and the Ideate Suite?
Both include the same five tools: IdeateApps, Ideate BIMLink, Ideate Explorer, Ideate Sticky and Ideate StyleManager.
- Bundle: Each tool is licensed separately, so different people can work in different tools at once. For example, with one Bundle, five people could each use a different tool at the same time.
- Suite: One license covers all five tools for one person at a time. That person can move freely between every tool. While they're using the Suite, it isn't available to anyone else on that license until they finish.
A Named User Suite is assigned to one specific person. A single Network Cloud Floating Suite can be shared across your team, one person at a time.
Will my team need more licenses?
If several people on your team use different Ideate tools at the same time, you may need more than one Suite license. Contact us and we'll review your team's usage and help you choose the right setup.
Can I still buy an Ideate Software Bundle?
No. Bundles are no longer available for purchase. New purchases are offered as follows:
- Ideate Suite: Named User or Network Cloud Floating
- Enterprise Suite: Network Cloud Floating
- Active Host: Network Cloud Floating
- Automation: Network Cloud Floating
- Individual products: Named User or Network Cloud Floating (IdeateApps, Ideate BIMLink, Ideate Explorer, Ideate Sticky, and Ideate StyleManager)
Can I still buy IdeateApps, BIMLink, Explorer, Sticky, or StyleManager individually?
Yes. Individual products are available as Named User or Cloud Floating licenses until the new product lineup launches with the next major release, expected mid-2027.
Will floating (network) licenses still be available?
Yes. FlexLM remains available for organizations with security requirements, such as environments without internet access. FlexLM is not available through the online store, so please contact your account manager to purchase.
My organization has strict security requirements or no internet access. Can I still get a FlexLM license?
Yes. FlexLM remains available for organizations with security requirements, such as environments without internet access. FlexLM is not available through the online store, so please contact your account manager to purchase.
I'm an existing customer. What happens to my current license/s?
Your existing Ideate Software subscription is moving to our new licensing system at no cost. Your license quantities and expiration dates stay the same.
- Standalone licenses become Named User licenses. Set up your Named Users in the Graitec Advantage Portal.
- Cloud Floating (network) licenses become Network Cloud Floating Suite licenses. Deploy the latest release as you have in the past, using the new license code in your migration email.
- Each Ideate Software Bundle becomes an Ideate Suite.
To keep using Ideate, update to the latest release and activate your new license by March 31, 2027. Older Ideate licenses will stop working in Q2 2027.
Using Ideate with Revit 2022 or earlier? Contact ideatesupport@graitec.com to review your options. For account questions, contact sales@ideatesoftware.com.
I have a Bundle today. What will I receive when I move to the new licensing?
Conversions are one for one. Each Ideate Software Bundle becomes one Ideate Suite, and each network Bundle becomes one Network Cloud Floating Suite. Your license quantities and expiration dates stay the same.
Where do I manage my licenses?
In the Graitec Advantage Portal. Based on customer requests, starting with the latest Ideate release, license management and license usage information are handled in Graitec Advantage, outside of Revit. We recommend bookmarking the portal.
- Named User licenses: Assign licenses to people on your team in Graitec Advantage.
- Cloud Floating Suite licenses: Deploy the latest release with your new license code as you have in the past, then manage licenses in Graitec Advantage.
Watch the Graitec Advantage walkthrough
Can I transfer a Named User license to another person?
Yes. There's no limit on the total number of transfers, but each license can be transferred up to two times within a 30-day period.
How are licenses issued?
Each product on your order is issued as its own license once your order is processed. To try a product before buying, contact us to request an evaluation license.
I want to try the Graitec AI Assistant now, but I don’t have my new license code yet. What should I do?
Existing customers: We’re delivering new license codes to existing subscribers on a rolling basis over the next few weeks. If you need access sooner, contact your Graitec sales representative.
New customers: The Graitec AI Assistant isn’t available in the Ideate trial. Contact your Graitec sales representative to request an evaluation license or purchase a 6-month subscription.
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