1. Start from a Revit project

Open any Revit model that includes schedules, views, and elements with consistent parameter usage (e.g. Rooms, Spaces, Sheets, etc.).

2. Manage Data Links (Revit ↔ Excel)

Step-by-step:

Go to the G.plus ribbon and click Manage Links.

Add a new data link:

Select a Revit schedule.

Choose between Instance or Type parameter targets.

Select an Excel file and define the path type (Absolute or Relative).

Use the toolbar to:

Push: Write Revit data into Excel

Pull: Update Revit with Excel data

Sync: Smart merge of both directions

Compare: Visual merge with row-by-row control

Best Practice:

Combine link (schedule) in Excel files by subject

Use Relative paths for team projects in shared folders or Autodesk® BIM 360®

3. Edit Data Outside Revit (Optional)

Involve non-Revit stakeholders:

Share Excel files with Quantity Surveyors, FM teams, or Owners

They can edit values, add/remove rows, or propose new parameters

Re-import those changes into the model using Pull or Compare

4. Visualize Data Using Location Schemes

Workflow:

Open Manage Location Schemes

Create a new scheme:

Choose name, parameter, categories, and visualization mode (By Value or By Range)

Edit colour assignments manually or accept auto-generated palettes

Apply the scheme to views (plans, sections, 3D)

Refresh the scheme anytime the model changes

Use this to:

Highlight fire-rated walls

General localization Plans

Audit parameter completeness by colour gaps

How G.plus Fits into Your Workflow

Architects Maintain control over schedules and metadata. Automate edits and validate input from consultants. Engineers Validate quantities, automate cross-checks with external specs, reduce clashes in data assumptions. BIM Managers Enforce standardization, reduce manual syncing, and create visual diagnostics for quality control. Cost Consultants Edit quantities and specs directly in Excel without touching Revit, while staying synced. FM & Owners Review and enrich model data post-design for operations readiness.

Data Integrity Notes

G.plus never modifies read-only or system parameters

All updates require explicit user confirmation

Excel files are never auto synced without action

 
5. File Versioning

The File Versioning feature allows users to track different versions of a document, visualize changes in 3D objects, and generate reports highlighting the differences between the current document state and previous versions.

Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these steps to manage and compare document versions:

Save the Current Document as a New Version

Use the Save Version command to preserve the current state of the document. This creates a new version that can later be compared with previous versions.

Open Version History

Click on the Version History command to open the version history window. Here, you can see all previously saved versions of the document.

Select a Version to Compare

In the Version List, choose the version you want to compare with the current document state. This allows you to focus on specific changes.

Inspect Changes in the Main Table

The main table displays all modified 3D elements:

Green — Elements that were added.

Red — Elements that were removed.

Each row represents a single changed element.

View Changes in 3D

Use the View action to open a new 3D view highlighting the changes:

Yellow — Modified elements.

Green — Newly added elements.

Export a Report

Use the Export action to generate a detailed report of all changes in .xlsx format, which can be used for documentation or sharing.

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