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Autodesk ® Revit, Autodesk® Revit® Architecture, Autodesk® Revit® Structure and Autodesk® Revit® MEP

Autodesk Revit provides a rich and powerful .NET API which can be used to automate repetitive tasks, extend the core functionality of Revit in simulation, conceptual design, construction and building management, and much more. Revit .NET API allows you to program with any .NET compliant language including VB.NET, C#, and managed C++. The Software Development Toolkit (SDK) provides extensive .NET code samples and documentation to help you get started developing with the Revit API for Autodesk Revit Architecture/MEP/Structure.

My First Revit Plug-in:

Video: Overview of My First Revit Plug-in Guide
“My First Plug-in” is a self-paced tutorial guide for a smooth introduction into the programming world. This is a “one-stop shop” learning path for users who know Autodesk products but are absolutely new to programming and are thinking about taking the plunge. In this guide, you will be working with the Autodesk Revit .NET API and the C# programming language.

Click here to start your very first plug-in

Community

Blogs
Get news, expert tips and insider resources directly from Autodesk software engineers

  • The Building Coder (Revit) – Jeremy Tammik.
  • ADN AEC DevBlog

    • Discussion Groups
    Take part in active API discussion forums moderated by Autodesk software engineers.

    Autodesk Revit API

    Showcase

    Autodesk Exchange Apps for Revit: Easily extend the power of Revit using apps created for the end user community.

    Cloud Computing: Find out how to develop and integrate Cloud Computing (Software as as Service) solutions with your Revit plug-in applications.

    Learning

    DevTVs:

    • DevTV: Introduction to Revit 2011/2012/2013/2014  Programming - Part 1
      A short video tutorial demonstrating the basic steps to start developing with Revit .NET API.
      View online | Download

    • DevTV: Introduction to Revit 2011/2012/2013/2014 Programming (Portuguese)
      Introdução à Programação Revit
      Uma videoaula de curta duração que mostra as etapas básicas para começar a programar com a API Revit .NET
      View online | Download

    • DevTV: Introduction to Revit 2011/2012/2013/2014 Programming – Part 2
             A short video tutorial demonstrating selection and filtering API through a Room renumbering application.
      View online | Download

    • DevTV: Introduction to Revit Programming Addendum for Revit 2012/2013
      A short video explaining the changes in Revit 2012 API and how to run the samples demonstrated in “Introduction to Revit Programming” DevTVs Part 1 and 2 in Revit 2012
      View online | Download

    Samples and Documentation:

    Learn more about Revit's .NET API through Revit's API documents and samples found in Revit API SDK.

    Tools

    The SDK is included in every Revit product.  There are two ways to install the Revit SDK:

    • From the main page of the Revit installer, click “Install Tools and Utilities” and choose “Revit Software Development Kit”.
    • Alternatively, you can also find the SDK in the extraction folder, under: <extraction folder>\support\SDK\RevitSDK.exe

    You can also download the updated Revit SDK here:

    Revit 2014 SDK (Update April 24, 2013) (exe - 217899Kb)
    Revit 2013 SDK (Update April 11, 2012) (exe - 161112Kb)
    Revit 2012 SDK (Update June 22, 2011) (exe - 151105Kb)

    *These Revit SDKs are subject to the license agreement that's displayed for acceptance during their installation process

    Training and Support

    If you need more professional customization support, consider joining the Autodesk Developer Network.

    To request Autodesk Revit customization training, email adn-training-worldwide@autodesk.com.