1. Download and Install the app from the Autodesk App Store.

2. Launch Revit and load any model.

3. Go to the “Add-ins” tab on the ribbon bar. You will find the following buttons: Import, Preference, About Us.

4. Click Import to load a Parasolid model into Revit.

   • This opens a file dialog where you can browse and select the desired Parasolid (.x_t / .x_b) file.

5. Open the Preference dialog to configure import options:

   • Transfer Attributes – Checked by default. Transfers attributes such as color.

   • Read Hidden Entities – Checked by default. Reads hidden entities from the Parasolid model.

   • Read Free Points – Checked by default. Reads free points.

   • Read Free Edges – Checked by default. Reads free edges.

   • Reset Default – Resets preferences to default settings.

6. Click About Us to view company information, product details, and license information.

Installation

• To run this plug-in with Revit, it is mandatory to have the ProtoTech Plugin Engine installed on your system.

• The installer for PARASOLID Importer for Autodesk® Revit® will automatically check for the Plugin Engine.

  • If it is not installed, the installer will first install the Plugin Engine.

  • It will then proceed to install the PARASOLID Importer for Revit.

Uninstallation

• To uninstall, first close Revit (if running).

• Then, either:

  • Rerun the installer and select the “Uninstall” option, or

  • Go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features (Windows 7/8.1/10/11) and uninstall the plug-in like any other application.

• Note: The ProtoTech Plugin Engine is uninstalled separately. If needed, it can also be removed from the Control Panel.