SH_Tools

SH_Tools

Win64, English

Codarch
SH_Tools is an add-in for Autodesk® Revit® that enhances productivity. It features SynCad and OffsetMax, which streamline architectural design processes. Integrates seamlessly with Revit.

General Usage Instructions

SynCad:

  1. Organize your Autodesk® AutoCAD® floor plan dwg file by layer names. 
  2. Prefix layer names with Revit Category names ("Walls_", "Windows_", "Beams_", "Columns_", "Doors_")
  3. Link your AutoCAD floor plan dwg file to Revit.
  4. Under the "SH_Tools" tab you will find SynCad and OffsetMax panels with buttons named same as their host panels (i.e SynCad and OffsetMax)
  5. Click on the SynCad button to open the SynCad tool's UI.
  6. On the SynCad ui click the "Link" button and then select your linked dwg floor plan file. The name of your file will be shown next to the Link button.
  7. From the drop down menu next to the file name select the base level. A button with the plus sign on it will appear - the AddLayer button
  8. Click on the AddLayer button to add a layer to the stage. before a layer can be created it has to be set up fully.
  9. To set up a layer fully select and set its properties from the drop-down menus given under "Category", "Layer" and "Type".
  10. Once a layer is set up the "Create Revit Elements" button will show up. click on it to create the layer you just set up or keep adding layers by clicking the AddLayer button, then set them all and create them all at once.


For detailed usage see the online SH_Tools User Guide at https://www.codarch.com/help

Screenshots

Commands

Installation/Uninstallation

The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from the Autodesk App Store will start installing the app/plug-in. OR, simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin.

To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it, simply rerun the installer, and select the "Uninstall" button. OR, click Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features (Windows 10/11) and uninstall as you would any other application from your system.

Additional Information

Known Issues

Contact

Company Name: Codarch
Support Contact: codarch46@gmail.com

Author/Company Information

Codarch

Support Information

If you need support or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us. You can contact us via email at codarch46@gmail.com.

For more detailed inquiries, please use the contact form on our website: Contact Form.

Version History

Version Number Version Description

1.0.0

Initial Version
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