NBS
Win64, EnglishGeneral Usage Instructions
- Use the NBS Source plugin for Revit to find high-quality BIM objects and add them directly to your model.
- Select the BIM Library option in the NBS tab of the Ribbon to open the NBS Source panel.
- Use the search functionality within the NBS Source panel or browse content by category or manufacturer.
- When you’ve found a suitable product, click Add to model or drag and drop to place an instance of the object into the model.
- You must be logged in with your NBS account to download BIM objects.
- View NBS Guidance within the model with an active NBS subscription.
- You must be logged in with your NBS account to use NBS Chorus features.
- Select the Specifications option in the NBS tab of the Ribbon to open the NBS Chorus panel.
- Select any object associated with an NBS clause/section to view relevant NBS guidance.
- Associate specifications with the model.
- You must be logged in with your NBS account to use NBS Chorus features.
- Select the Specifications option in the NBS tab of the Ribbon to open the NBS Chorus panel.
- Navigate to the specification you wish to associate with this model, select the three-dot menu to the left of the specification, and select Associate with the model.
- Now that the specification has been associated with the model, you can continue to associate objects with clauses in NBS Chorus.
- Select the object in your model you wish to associate, navigate to the relevant clause within your specification, select the three-dot menu on the left, and then select Associate with the model.
The NBS plugin for Revit supporting videos can be viewed here https://www.nationalbimlibrary.com/nbs-plug-in-for-autodesk-revit.
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.
You may need to restart the Autodesk product to activate the app/plug-in.
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
The NBS Plug-in for Revit is a free tool that allows you to coordinate your Revit model with your NBS specification or schedule of work. The Plug-in enables you to add NBS BIM Library objects to a model, to link the model to an NBS specification, and to associate objects with NBS specification clauses.
This integration of geometry and data will simplify decision-making, provide access to content through the entire project workflow, and enable collaboration across the different disciplines, saving time and money. This means that Architects, Surveyors, and Engineers can gain access to critical apps. Please find detailed articles on our dedicated support page https://www.thenbs.com/support/nbs-plug-in-for-autodesk-revit/nbs-plug-in-for-autodesk-revit-support
Known Issues
Contact
Author/Company Information
Support Information
Contact us for help and support
Tel: 0345 456 9594 (+44 (0)191 232 9594 from overseas)
Email: support@theNBS.com
We are contactable Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm (excluding Bank Holidays)
Please find detailed articles on our dedicated support page https://www.thenbs.com/support/nbs-plug-in-for-autodesk-revit/nbs-plug-in-for-autodesk-revit-support
Please note that calls may be recorded for quality and training purposes and to ensure we deliver the best possible experience for our customers.
Version History
Version Number | Version Description |
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4.4.0 |
Fixes issues with browsers in Revit 2020-2022. Compatible with Revit 2025. Performance and stability updates. |
4.3.0 |
Compatible with Revit 2025. Performance and stability updates. |
4.2.0 |
Check NBS digital objects for updates. Notifications when your app is out of date. Compatible with Revit 2024. |
4.1.1 |
Compatible with Autodesk® Revit® 2024. Added compatibility with NBS Source. Redesign of Ribbon various bug fixes. Fixed a performance issue when working with cloud based models Removed compatibility with NBS Create, NBS Building, NBS Landscape, NBS Engineering Services, NBS Scheduler and NBS Contract Administrator. |
4.1.0 |
Compatible with Autodesk® Revit® 2024. Added compatibility with NBS Source. Redesign of Ribbon various bug fixes. Removed compatibility with NBS Create, NBS Building, NBS Landscape, NBS Engineering Services, NBS Scheduler and NBS Contract Administrator. |
3.12.0 |
Compatibility with Revit 2023 |
3.10.0 |
Compatibility with Revit 2022 |
3.8.0 |
Bug fixes |
3.7.0 |
Compatibility with Revit 2021 Bug fixes |
3.6.0 |
Compatibility with NBS Chorus Compatibility with Revit 2020 |
3.5.0 |
Verify associations bug fix |
3.4.0 |
Verify associations bug fix |
3.3.0 |
Bug fixes |
3.2.0 |
Compatibility with 2019 Performance improvements Update to Add Properties feature, now compatible with BIMObject Standard 2.0 Added notifications to show when there's a new version to download |
3.1.0 |
Minor Issues fixed. |
3.0.0 |
2018 compatible, minor bug fixes and ui tweaks. |
2.91 |
Numerous bug fixes. |
2.9 |
Numerous bug fixes. |
2.8 |
Initial Release |