PlaceMaker
Win64, EnglishGeneral Usage Instructions
1. Install PlaceMaker
Use the PlaceMaker installer to add PlaceMaker to your Revit version. After installation you should see PlaceMaker in the Revit 'Add-Ins' tab.
2. Activate your PlaceMaker license
Use the PlaceMaker Dialog to sign in. Free or subscription licenses are available.
3. Geolocate your Revit project
Start by using any of the PlaceMaker impors (terrain is recommended) to pick the real-world location of your project area.
4. Add context and details to your project with PlaceMaker
Now with your geolocated project continue to use the Placemaker Dialog features to quickly bring in more geolocated data.
Commands
| Ribbon/Toolbar Icon | Command | Command Description |
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Import Terrain |
Creates a topo with height information based on the geolocation. |
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Import Imagery |
Bring in high-resolution aerial imagery (global coverage) apply directly to an existing topo in your geolocated project. |
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Import Buildings |
Quickly add buildings to your project as background context. |
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Import Roads |
Import detailed roads based on the selected geolocation. |
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Import Paths |
Quickly add paths and walkways based on the projects geolocation. |
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Import Rails |
Quickly add rails and subway lines based on the projects geolocation. |
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Import Trees |
Quickly adds trees based on the projects geolocation. |
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Import Water |
Quickly add water areas based on the projects geolocation. |
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License Manager |
This tool allows you to View / Add / Remove your PlaceMaker license. |
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Import SmartSite |
Create an order for Ai created surveys for the selected geolocation. |
Installation/Uninstallation
The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from 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
In order to use all the features PlaceMaker has to offer, first order either a Pay-As-You-Go (free) or a Subscription license.
Known Issues
Contact
Author/Company Information
Support Information
View our support articles and submit your own requests here: https://support.mindsightstudios.com/hc/en-us/categories/360001306054-PlaceMaker
Version History
| Version Number | Version Description |
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4.1.1 |
- Login bug fix - General Improvements |
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4.1.0 |
- Updating Road Import - Dialog re-sizing enabled - Multi-Language bug fix |
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4.0.0 |
- Preview imports in the dialog before purchase - New data sources - History tab to access recent imports - Updated license system |
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1.2.6 |
- Updating OSM server |
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1.2.5 |
- Updating version support - Fixing a bug that caused floating roofs - Removed Bluesky imagery source |
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1.2.4 |
- Fixing 2025 Microsoft Building import - Fixing 2025 OSM imports for PAYG users |
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1.2.3 |
- Fixing 2024+ 'Merge with Surface' bug |
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1.2.2 |
- Adding 2025 compatibility - Adding Toposolid compatibility |
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1.2.1 |
- Adding 2024 compatibility - Increased stability of the terrain import |
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1.2.0 |
- Adding UK imagery source (Bluesky) - Nearmap Imagery now only imports the most recent - Increased stability of the terrain import |
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1.1.3 |
- Added a parameter to quickly change the material applied to PlaceMaker extrusions - Fixed a bug causing a conflict with cloud saving - Added 2023 support |
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1.1.2 |
- Fixed a bug caused by very large imagery requests |
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1.1.1 |
- Added 2022 compatibility |
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1.1.0 |
- Added 2019 compatibility - Added Hexagon Imagery source - General bug fixes |
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1.0.0 |
PlaceMaker : Initial Release |