Revit Schedule Import Results
Link From a Revit Schedule with Ideate BIMLink
When you use an existing Revit schedule as a template to create a new link, be sure to review these areas:
1. List of Parameters
Ideate BIMLink tries to map Revit parameters to Ideate BIMLink properties, but not all parameters have an obvious Ideate BIMLink equivalent.
These conditions cannot be mapped:
· Calculated Parameters defined within a Schedule will be ignored.
· Instance Parameters - When creating a link from a schedule in an unused category, project parameters and shared parameters with the same names may not map correctly. When more than one parameter has the same name, add at least one element to the model before generating the link from the schedule.
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Shared Parameters not assigned to the current project will display in the schedule but won’t be editable unless you select the parameter from the Revit schedule and select “Edit.” Then, within the “Parameter Properties” dialog box, check "Add to all elements in the selected categories" and include the appropriate category.
This makes it so you can edit the parameter from the Revit schedule, and it will be automatically included if the link is created from this schedule.
2. Level – In Revit, the Base, Top, and Level properties simultaneously refer to the name of the level and the value of the elevation of that level. Because Ideate BIMLink treats these two functions separately, the Level property within a schedule may not be supported. In this case, you will need to select the Level from the related Revit properties and pick the level name or the level elevation value.
3. Unsupported Revit Properties – Refer to
Unsupported Revit Properties
4. Filters - Not all Revit filters will be transferred to the link definition. For example, “Level Above” and “Level Below” are unsupported. In addition to the supported Revit schedule filters, Ideate BIMLink will automatically apply filters in these cases:
· Category filters for certain links when more than one category applies
· Area scheme filter on Area schedules
· Assembly Filter on Assembly schedules
· Sheet is in Sheet List for Sheet List schedules
Note Blocks are Generic Annotation schedules with a filter per the specified family
To learn more, read Ideate BIMLink Filter Tab
5. Sorting - Ideate BIMLink started supporting
sorting in the Revit Schedule with versions 2013.6 and 2014.3. The sorting found within the Revit schedule maps to your link
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 License Wizard section of the Graitec Licensing Help Center.
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. What changes is how many people can use them at the same time.
- 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 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 Cloud Floating
- Enterprise Suite: Cloud Floating
- Active Host: Cloud Floating
- Automation: Cloud Floating
- Individual products: Named User or 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.
Will floating (network) licenses still be available?
Yes. Cloud Floating licenses are available for Ideate Suite, Enterprise Suite, Active Host, individual products, and Automation.
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 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 Cloud Floating Suite. Your license quantities and expiration dates stay the same.
I have several products that renew on different dates. How will that be handled?
We're finalizing how to handle accounts with multiple renewal dates. Contact sales@ideatesoftware.com and we'll review your account with you.
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.
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Can I transfer a Named User license to another person?
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How are licenses issued?
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