Revit BIM Tools

Ideate Software develops BIM plugins for Revit software. Our Revit BIM tools are designed to help design teams easily access, collaborate on and simulate the architectural, structural, or MEP design process while enhancing the productivity of your organization. 


Companies in the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner communities across the world turn to our BIM plugins for Revit to streamline data management processes, increase the accuracy of the data in their models, and improve the health of their models. 

Frequently asked questions

  • What are BIM plugins for Revit?

    As an Autodesk Authorized Developer, Ideate Software fully understands Revit software and the needs of Revit users. The BIM tools for Revit we develop add functionality that is not found in the native software yet is requested by users. 

  • How do they work?

    Ideate Software’s BIM tools for Revit integrate with Revit, providing seamless access to them and between them and Revit. 

  • What are the main features of BIM plugins for Revit?

    A main feature of our BIM tools for Revit is that they are user friendly. They are easy to install, learn, and use, and they do exactly what they are supposed to do. Through a rigorous development process, which includes beta testing with hundreds of software users, we ensure that everyone that subscribes to our software can get a strong return on their investment. 

  • What are the main applications of Revit BIM tools?

    The applications of our Revit BIM tools span numerous workflows. Check out the Solutions pages of our website for details.

  • Why are we the best choice for Revit BIM tools?

    Our team is committed to developing and supporting the top Revit BIM tools on the market. Our staff of architects, engineers, designers, and other professionals know the AECO community, Autodesk, Revit software, and Ideate Software tools. Our employees are here for the long haul. They consider themselves successful when our customers succeed. 

  • How does a BIM plugin increase the functionality in Revit?

    Ideate Software’s powerful BIM plugins streamline BIM tasks and data management. Use them to manage massive amounts of model data at once, keep your Revit models accurate, simplify editing, and set time-intensive tasks to run automatically in the background. 

  • How can I install and configure a BIM plugin in Revit?

    Once you have downloaded and installed Ideate Software for Revit, launch Revit for the desired version. Ideate Software tools will be displayed under the Ideate Software ribbon tab within Revit.   Choose any Ideate Software tool to start the application.  You can access the pull-down menu in the upper right-hand corner of any Ideate Software main dialog to review licensing as well as access online help, including the Getting Started Guides.   

  • Are BIM plugins compatible with different versions of Revit?

    Ideate Software is available for the current Revit release and three previous year versions of Revit. Visit our downloads page and install the  Ideate Software bundle. After installing, navigate to the Ideate Software ribbon tab in Revit. 

Revit BIM tools and software are designed to allow users to easily access, collaborate on, and simulate the architectural design and enhance the productivity of your organization. We develop the best BIM plugins for Revit software.


Contact us to discuss how our solutions can serve you. You can also download a no-cost trial and subscribe at any time.

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