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Help Files: IdeateApps for Revit

Everyday Tasks Are Easier Than Ever

IdeateApps is a set of Revit-based tools that increase the productivity of the entire project team. Developed with specific tasks in mind, each tool addresses a challenges identified by Ideate Software customers that use Revit every day. With these tools, users will spend less time on common tasks and increase the accuracy of the BIM data in their Revit model. 


IdeateApps Learning Resource

Ideate ReNumber

Renumber almost any Revit element based on rules that combine data from various sources within Revit.


Ideate QuickSelect

Display any/all element instances in a project for selection and filtering. 


Ideate SmartDelete

Avoid unseen dangers of the Revit deletion process.


Ideate XRay

Answer this questions: “Why can’t I see element [fill in the blank] in this view?”


Ideate Spellcheck

Forget about view-hopping. Check the spelling of text notes and schedules en-masse!


Ideate Annotate

Find and fix common annotation problems including clashes between tags, text, etc. Use smart rules to automatically tag elements.



Ideate Sheet and View Tools — SheetManagerAlignCloneViewCreator

Use this powerful set of tools to create and manage views and sheets.


IdeateApps Overview

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