ConVoid Openings

Win64, English

conclass

Optimize and automate the process of creating, adopting, updating, and coordinating MEP openings based on linked Autodesk® Revit® and IFC models.

Version History

General Usage Instructions

Please refer to the ConVoid User Guide for instructions on setting up a project. Our step-by-step guidance will help you get started.

Create and Update Builders Work Openings for MEP Services:

https://www.support.conclass.tech/convoid-revit-user-guide?session=3

Adopt and Update Openings (Provision for Voids) from Linked Model(s)

https://www.support.conclass.tech/convoid-revit-user-guide?session=4

Convert and Update Doors and Windows to Structural Openings

https://www.support.conclass.tech/convoid-revit-user-guide?session=5

Place Openings Manually

https://www.support.conclass.tech/convoid-revit-user-guide?session=6

Modify Openings Manually

https://www.support.conclass.tech/convoid-revit-user-guide?session=7

Tag Openings

https://www.support.conclass.tech/convoid-revit-user-guide?session=8

Coordination and Approval of Openings

https://www.support.conclass.tech/convoid-revit-user-guide?session=10

Screenshots

Commands

Installation/Uninstallation

As an admin, install ConVoid for Autodesk Revit 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

The Plug-in is installed on each machine at the following path: \ProgramData\Autodesk\Revit\Addins\%year%
The Revit Families are installed under the following path: \Documents\conclass\Revit Content\%year%\%language%

To uninstall the app use the installer you have downloaded or go to the program list on your control panel -> Add or Remove Programs and uninstall it from there.

Additional Information

Known Issues

Contact

Company Name: conclass

Company URL: https://www.conclass.tech/

Support Contact: support@conclass.tech

Author/Company Information

conclass

Support Information

For assistance, to report bugs, suggest improvements, or provide feedback, please email us at support@conclass.tech.

Version History

Version Number	Version Description
1.6.02	Release Notes (1.6.02) General: [Enhancement] User Interface Improved. [Enhancement] When sub-openings of a joined opening will now receive the "Exclude from conVoid" parameter, when the value changes in the main opening. [Enhancement] Updated Sample Project 1.10 License Manager: [New Feature] New License Manager is avaliable on our new platform. [Enhancement] Block users instead of machines. [Enhancement] Manage up to three admins. [New Feature] Allowing tracking of openings. [New Feature] Get Support Insights ConVoid: [New Feature] Clash Detection [Enhancement] Improved calculation for Revit walls in case the reference elements are parallel. [Enhancement] Improved performance. [Bug Fix] Error message that appeared when resetting a non-ConVoid approval status [Enhancement] Improved calculation of pipes smaller than 6mm. [Enhancement] Improved algorithm to repair broken IFC elements. [Enhancement] Improved calculation in case a reference elements intersects splitted host elements. [Enhancement] Improved calculation and results with Cable Trays. [Bug Fix] Import settings [Bug Fix] A Revit bug that automatically sets the parameter values for ‘Oversize Front’ and ‘Back’ will now be caught during the automatic placement of openings. ConVoid Manager [Removed Textbox] The textbox "Clash Zone" has been removed. Since the clash zone can be set via the parameters. [Enhancement] Joined opening will be added below the select openings in the table instead of the end. [Enhancement] The setting for filtering and sorting the table is now applied to the disciplines. [Bug Fix] Exported Excel files will no longer contain empty rows. [Bug Fix] Bug when exporting BCF files. [Bug Fix] Performance issue in version 1.5.27 has been fixed. [Feature] The placeholder filter feature has been reactivated. Dimension Void: [Enhancement] Allow multi-selection of filters to apply various requirements to specific groups of openings in one step. Smart Tag: [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue where the parameter ‘leader’ is read-only. Align: [Enhancement] Improved alignment results Plan Check [Bug Fix] Resolved a bug that caused Revit to crash. Level/Elevation [Enhancement] Window is now resizable. Families [New Family] New family Clash Marker. [New Parameter] Preserve Oversize - Prevents the oversize values from reverting to default when changes occur. [New Parameter] Version Stamp - Improves tracking of model versions during the calculation of openings, determining whether an opening has already been updated based on the model. [New Parameter] Assigned to - Will be used in future releases to assign issues to a team or user. [New Parameter] Group Name - Will be used in future releases to group issues. [Updated Family] Symbols and Oversizes has been added to the Door and Window families. [New Parameter] Chat Log - Once this parameter is added, the ConVoid Manager will store chat comments in a readable format upon closing. [New Parameter] Elevation Base Level – Axis of Void / Upper Edge of Void / Lower Edge of Void - When added, ConVoid will automatically specify the elevation of the axis, upper edge, or lower edge of the void relative to the base level. [New Parameter] Elevation Top Level – Axis of Void / Upper Edge of Void / Lower Edge of Void - Similar to the above, but relative to the top level instead of the base level.
1.5.20	Release Notes (1.5.20) ConVoid [Bug Fix] Error message that appeared when resetting a non-ConVoid approval status [Enhancement] Improved calculation of pipes smaller than 6mm. [Enhancement] Improved algorithm to repair broken IFC elements. [Enhancement] Improved calculation in case a reference elements intersects splitted host elements. [Enhancement] Improved calculation and results with Cable Trays. [Bug Fix] Import settings ConVoid Manager [Enhancement] The setting for filtering and sorting the table is now applied to the disciplines. Level/Elevation [Enhancement] Window is now resizable. Align [Enhancement] Improved alignement results Plan Check [Bug Fix] Resolved a bug that caused Revit to crash.
1.5.02	Release Notes (1.5.02) General: [New Feature] ConVoid for Revit 2025 is now supported. [New Feature] Automatic Placement of Dimensions and Section Views. [Enhancement] ConVoid Ribbon Buttons will now also appear in the Revit Modify Tab. [Enhancement] The accuracy of room volume calculations has been improved. Should the initially calculated volume not encompass the entire space, ConVoid will now adjust the calculation point of the openings for a more accurate estimation. Furthermore, in cases where an architectural room is not detected, ConVoid will automatically search for a MEP space instead. [Enhancement] Enhanced French User Interface. [Enhancement] Minor User Experience Improvements. [Removed Feature] ConVoid for Revit 2020 will no longer be supported. [Removed Feature] Drilling Holes functionality has been removed. ConVoid: [Enhancement] Improved creation and tracking process. [Enhancement] Minor adjustment made to the tolerance settings for detecting round openings. [Enhancement] Adjusted the tolerance levels for recess adoption. [Enhancement] Enhanced Clash Detection Capabilities. [Bug Fix] Corrected the issue where excluded openings were being altered unintentionally. [Bug Fix] Resolved a minor error occurring during parameter transfer. [Bug Fix] Resolved a minor issue related to importing project settings from .xml files. ConVoid Manager [Enhancement] Updated Icons with New Design and User Experience Improvements. [Enhancement] Added Right-Click Functionality to Deselect All Status Checkboxes. [Enhancement] Implemented Sorting of the 'Mark' (Void-ID) Parameter by Numbers. [Enhancement] Enhanced the Multi-Selection for Openings. [Enhancement] Modified the Input Field for Specifying the Location of Shared Folders to Save Snapshots. [Bug Fix] Resolved an issue that led to incorrect column arrangement. [Bug Fix] Resolved an issue related to inconsistent DateTime formats. [Bug Fix] Resolved an issue that occasionally prevented comments from displaying properly. [Bug Fix] Corrected a minor error encountered when importing BCF files, caused by an invalid opening. Dimension Void: [Enhancement] Performance Improvements. [Enhancement] Updated Icons with a New Design. [Bug Fix] Resolved an issue related to the rounding of dimensions of rectangular openings. Smart Tag: [Enhancement] Enhanced the Placement of Tags. Circular/Rectangular: [Enhancement] Minor adjustment of the tolerance. [Enhancement] Performance Improvements. Align: [Enhancement] Enhanced Alignment Workflow. [Enhancement] Round Openings Can Now Be Aligned. [Enhancement] The Depth of Openings Can Now Be Aligned. [Enhancement] Performance Improvements.
1.4.47	Latest Version.