rvt-to-excel
FeaturedConvert RVT/RFA files to Excel databases. Extract BIM element data, properties, and quantities.
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# RVT to Excel Conversion
## Business Case
### Problem Statement
BIM data inside RVT files needs to be extracted for:
- Processing multiple projects in batch
- Integrating BIM data with analytics pipelines
- Sharing structured data with stakeholders
- Generating reports and quantity takeoffs
### Solution
Convert RVT files to structured Excel databases for analysis and reporting.
### Business Value
- **Batch processing** - Convert multiple projects
- **Data accessibility** - Excel format for universal access
- **Pipeline integration** - Feed data to BI tools, ML models
- **Structured output** - Organized element data and properties
## Technical Implementation
### CLI Syntax
```bash
RvtExporter.exe <input_path> [export_mode] [options]
```
### Export Modes
| Mode | Categories | Description |
|------|-----------|-------------|
| `basic` | 309 | Essential structural elements |
| `standard` | 724 | Standard BIM categories |
| `complete` | 1209 | All Revit categories |
| `custom` | User-defined | Specific categories only |
### Options
| Option | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| `bbox` | Include bounding box coordinates |
| `rooms` | Include room associations |
| `schedules` | Export all schedules to sheets |
| `sheets` | Export sheets to PDF |
### Examples
```bash
# Basic export
RvtExporter.exe "C:\Projects\Building.rvt" basic
# Complete with bounding boxes
RvtExporter.exe "C:\Projects\Building.rvt" complete bbox
# Full export with all options
RvtExporter.exe "C:...
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- Author
- datadrivenconstruction
- Repository
- datadrivenconstruction/DDC_Skills_for_AI_Agents_in_Construction
- Created
- 7 months ago
- Last Updated
- 2 weeks ago
- Language
- Python
- License
- MIT
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