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A new major RevitLookup update with official Revit 2026 support and a lot of enhancements 🎉

This release focuses on performance, a renewed UI, expanded functionality, redesigned application architecture, clearer separation of core components and user flow improvements. Let's move to the details.

General

  • Revit 2026 support.
  • Added shortcuts. SS shortcut opens the Snoop Selection window.
  • Unlocked Ribbon buttons for document-independent actions. Some dialogs can be opened without opening a document.
  • Improved context actions. Now Delete command shows the number of deleted Elements from the document.
  • Improved exception handling. Now shows more informational messages, added more supported error types. Fixed some application crashes.
  • Fixed dependency conflicts for .NET Framework versions of RevitLookup, according to tests, you should no longer encounter startup issues.
  • Added AppBundle, that can be installed with all available versions in the release.
  • Added user manuals, visit the Wiki for RevitLookup features.
  • Added digital signature. Thanks Kinship for providing cloud services!

User Interface

Dashboard page

The Dashboard has been significantly redesigned to make it easier to understand for users unfamiliar with the Revit API.

  • Added description of all actions, navigation became more intuitive and clearer.
  • Added UiControlledApplication action to analyze properties and methods available when running the add-in.
  • Actions now grouped according to the window size.

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Summary page

Updated and improved Summary page components.

  • Improved responsiveness of the whole page. RevitLookup now supports displaying large amounts of data, 100k rows will not cause freezes and glitches.
  • Improved shortcuts, now the F5 key works in all cases, previously it was required to focus on an element.
  • Improved filter menu. Now applying Show/hide filters does not close the menu.
  • Improved tooltips. Tooltips now display more useful information, number of elements contained in the type, full type name.
  • Improved search. It is now more intuitive and faster. Priority is given to the members table, the table is filtered first, then if nothing is found, the list of items is filtered. When searching the table of members, the elements with the same type will be filtered as well.
  • Show Extension filter is now enabled by default.
  • Patched WPF issues causing non-obvious member's table behavior.

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Settings page

  • Added description of all settings, navigation became more intuitive and clearer.

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Unit dialogs

  • Improved context menu, Copy commands are grouped into sub-menu.

Modules dialog

  • Added new context menu action. Added navigation to the module directory or directly to the module file.
  • Added column sorting. Click on the column header to sort.
  • Improved context menu, Copy commands are grouped into sub-menu.

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Application

  • Adjusted default window sizes for better display due to changes in Win.UI components.
  • Synchronised UI library and styles with Wpf.UI.
  • Improved theme synchronization with Windows.
  • Added a new high contrast theme.

LookupEngine

RevitLookup now runs on its own engine.
The engine can run outside Revit, and can be reused across the entire family of Autodesk products.
This is a pledge for the future for products like AutocadLookup, InventorLookup and others.

Isolating the engine also brings many new improvements:

  • The engine is much faster than the integrated version, it allocates less memory, and supports more features.
  • Added context support, now allows additional metadata to be used to resolve members.
  • Fixed CLR exceptions for critical .NET Core components when evaluating members.
  • New Lookup Engine API. Isolation encouraged independent use of the API in any application.
  • Improved context detection, objects now understand what context they are in and provide values specific to their context, not just the active context.
  • Added navigation stack, now it will be easier to add support for new unsupported parent-dependent methods.

Improvements

  • Revit 2025.4 patch brings some fixes to the API, now some methods and properties are available again for use in RevitLookup:
    • DatumPlane.CanBeVisibleInView
    • DatumPlane.GetPropagationViews
    • IndependentTag.TagText
  • Added new View extensions:
    • GetAllPlacedInstances
  • Added new Wall method overloads by @SergeyNefyodov:
    • IsWallCrossSectionValid
  • Added new CompoundStructure method overloads by @SergeyNefyodov:
    • CanLayerBeStructuralMaterial
    • CanLayerBeVariable
    • CanLayerWidthBeNonZero
    • GetAdjacentRegions
    • GetCoreBoundaryLayerIndex
    • GetDeckEmbeddingType
    • GetDeckProfileId
    • GetLayerAssociatedToRegion
    • GetLayerFunction
    • GetLayerWidth
    • GetMaterialId
    • GetNumberOfShellLayers
    • GetOffsetForLocationLine
    • GetPreviousNonZeroLayerIndex
    • GetRegionEnvelope
    • GetRegionsAssociatedToLayer
    • GetSegmentCoordinate
    • GetSegmentOrientation
    • GetWallSweepsInfo
    • GetWidth
    • IsCoreLayer
    • IsRectangularRegion
    • IsSimpleRegion
    • IsStructuralDeck
    • ParticipatesInWrapping
  • Visualisation now supports the new CurveLoop type, thanks @JieGou for the implementation!
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Development:

  • Redesigned project structure:
    • Standalone LookupEngine. The LookupEngine is now a separate project, independent of RevitLookup.
    • Standalone LookupEngine.UI. The LookupEngine UI is now a separate project, independent of RevitLookup.
    • UI Playground for development and testing the UI outside the Revit, independently.
  • Moving to Central Package Management, all dependencies are now managed in a single file.
  • Moving to Central Build Management, common build configurations are now managed in a single file.
  • Automatic registration of MVVM components in the service provider, no longer need to register each component manually.
  • .NET 9 SDK support for development.
  • Migrated to SLNX solution format, to avoid Git merge conflicts.
  • Changed API for ContextMenu. Now it provides dependencies and execution context.
  • Disabled PresentationFramework traces for the entire domain to address UI performance issues and freezing under an attached debugger, leaving only Critical events enabled.
  • Updated Contribution guide.

Made with love by @Nice3point 🕊️

Full changelog: 2025.0.10...2026.0.0
RevitLookup versioning: https://github.com/lookup-foundation/RevitLookup/wiki/Versions

Contributors

Nice3point, JieGou, and SergeyNefyodov
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2025.0.10

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  • Fixed placeholder for the Dark theme #291
  • Fixed the Revit.ini editor filter button name
  • Fixed the Revit.ini editor filter placeholder
  • Disabled the Visual.Enter() method #292
  • Suppressed GenericHost startup messages by @Nefarion in #294

Full changelog: 2025.0.9...2025.0.10
RevitLookup versioning: https://github.com/jeremytammik/RevitLookup/wiki/Versions

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2025.0.9

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Revit.ini File Editor

The Revit.ini file is a key configuration file in Revit that stores settings related to user preferences, system behavior, and project defaults.

The Revit.ini File Editor provides a simple and efficient way to manage these settings without the need for manual editing.
With this tool, users can quickly adjust Revit’s configurations to match project needs or personal preferences, making it an essential utility for both professionals and teams working with Revit.

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This is our first public version, and we are excited for you to try it out for yourself!
Make sure to file issues you encounter on our GitHub so we can continue to improve it.

Documentation: https://github.com/jeremytammik/RevitLookup/wiki/Revit.ini-File-Editor

Dependency conflict static analyzer

Some users experience issues launching RevitLookup, often caused by conflicts with third-party plugins (see issue #269).

To help resolve these issues, we've introduced new tools that allow you to analyze, identify and upgrade problematic plugins causing crashes.

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Download: #269 (comment)

Many thanks to @RichardPinka for testing tools in the discussion: #281

Public RevitLookup roadmap

Curious about what’s next? Stay updated on the latest developments for RevitLookup and share your feedback.

Check out our Public Roadmap to see what’s coming up in future releases.: https://github.com/users/jeremytammik/projects/1

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Improvements

New extensions:

Type Extension Description Author
Pipe HasOpenConnector Checks if there is open piping connector for the pipe. #261 by @SergeyNefyodov
Family FamilyCanConvertToFaceHostBased Indicates whether the family can be converted to face host based. #263 by @SergeyNefyodov
Family GetProfileSymbols Gets the profile Family Symbols. #263 by @SergeyNefyodov
Document GetLightFamily Creates a light family object from the family document. #266 by @SergeyNefyodov
LightFamily GetLightTypeName Return the name for the light type. #266 by @SergeyNefyodov
LightFamily GetLightType Return a LightType object for the light type. #266 by @SergeyNefyodov
Application GetMacroManager Gets the Macro manager from the application. #268 by @SergeyNefyodov
Document GetMacroManager Gets the Macro manager from the document. #268 by @SergeyNefyodov

New API support:

  • CylindricalFace class support #264:
    • Radius property support
  • StructuralSettings class support #282 by @SergeyNefyodov:
    • GetStructuralSettings method support
  • StructuralSettings class support #283 by @SergeyNefyodov:
    • GetActiveSunAndShadowSettings method support
    • GetSunrise method support
    • GetSunset method support
    • GetSunset method support
    • IsTimeIntervalValid method support
    • IsAfterStartDateAndTime method support
    • IsBeforeEndDateAndTime method support
  • RevisionNumberingSequence class support #289 by @SergeyNefyodov:
    • GetAllRevisionNumberingSequences method support
  • AnalyticalLinkType class support #288 by @SergeyNefyodov:
    • IsValidAnalyticalFixityState method support
  • AreaVolumeSettings class support #287 by @SergeyNefyodov:
    • GetAreaVolumeSettings method support
    • GetSpatialElementBoundaryLocation method support

New default settings:

  • Show Static members enabled by default
  • Show Events enabled by default
  • Show Extensions enabled by default

Bugs

  • Fixed missing quick access icon #267
  • Fixed DataGrid accent color #273

Misc

  • Updated Contributing guide.
  • Added a new GitHub issue templates.

Full changelog: 2025.0.8...2025.0.9
RevitLookup versioning: https://github.com/jeremytammik/RevitLookup/wiki/Versions

Contributors

RichardPinka and SergeyNefyodov
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2025.0.8

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Addins dependency isolation. End of DLL hell

In this release, RevitLookup now runs in an isolated container for addin dependencies.
This new capability prevents conflicts and compatibility issues arising from different library versions between plugins, ensuring a more stable and reliable environment for plugin execution.

This enhancement uses the Nice3point.Revit.Toolkit to manage the isolation process, effectively eliminating DLL conflicts.
By integrating this package, RevitLookup ensures a consistent and predictable user experience.

Detailed description how it works: https://github.com/Nice3point/RevitToolkit/releases/tag/2025.0.1

Dependency isolation is available starting with Revit 2025.
Note that the isolation mechanism is implemented by an additional library that must be loaded into Revit at first startup for it to work.
Therefore, if your other plugins use Nice3point.Revit.Toolkit, it must be updated to version 2025.0.1, which introduces this feature

Concept explanation from @ricaun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpy4J_6-8WY

Improvements

  • Added new extensions for Part and PartMaker classes by @SergeyNefyodov in #255
  • Added new extensions for Element class in #257
Type Extension Description
Part IsMergedPart Is the Part the result of a merge.
Part IsPartDerivedFromLink Is the Part derived from link geometry
Part GetChainLengthToOriginal Calculates the length of the longest chain of divisions/ merges to reach to an original non-Part element that is the source of the tested part
Part GetMergedParts Retrieves the element ids of the source elements of a merged part
Part ArePartsValidForDivide Identifies if provided members are valid for dividing parts
Part FindMergeableClusters Segregates a set of elements into subsets which are valid for merge
Part ArePartsValidForMerge Identifies whether Part elements may be merged
Part GetAssociatedPartMaker Gets associated PartMaker for an element
Part GetSplittingCurves Identifies the curves that were used to create the part
Part GetSplittingElements Identifies the elements ( reference planes, levels, grids ) that were used to create the part
Part HasAssociatedParts Checks if an element has associated parts
PartMaker GetPartMakerMethodToDivideVolumeFW Obtains the object allowing access to the divided volume properties of the PartMaker
Element GetCheckoutStatus Gets the ownership status of an element
Element GetWorksharingTooltipInfo Gets worksharing information about an element to display in an in-canvas tooltip
Element GetModelUpdatesStatus Gets the status of a single element in the central model
Element AreElementsValidForCreateParts Identifies if the given elements can be used to create parts

Solved issues

  • Dependency conflicts #210, #252
  • Request for adding WorksharingTooltipInfo properties #254
  • Discussion about AssemblyLoadContext implementation #246

Full changelog: 2025.0.7...2025.0.8
RevitLookup versioning: https://github.com/jeremytammik/RevitLookup/wiki/Versions

Contributors

ricaun and SergeyNefyodov
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2025.0.7

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General

  • Solid scaling

    Visualisation now supports scaling a solid, relative to its centre. Exploring small objects is now even easier #251

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  • Theme synchronisation with Revit

    Starting with Revit 2024, you can choose to automatically change the RevitLookup theme. Fans of darker colors will no longer have to dig through the settings every time

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Improvements

  • Improved arrow position for vertical edges on visualization

  • Multithreading visualization support. Changing settings now does not affect rendering. Previously there were artifacts due to fast settings changes

  • Added new extensions:

    Type Extension Description
    Element GetCuttingSolids Gets all the solids which cut the input element
    Element GetSolidsBeingCut Get all the solids which are cut by the input element
    Element IsAllowedForSolidCut Validates that the element is eligible for a solid-solid cut
    Element IsElementFromAppropriateContext Validates that the element is from an appropriate document

Full changelog: 2025.0.6...2025.0.7
RevitLookup versioning: https://github.com/jeremytammik/RevitLookup/wiki/Versions
RevitLookup visualization: https://github.com/jeremytammik/RevitLookup/wiki/Visualization

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2025.0.6

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  • Visualization dark theme support #250

Full changelog: 2025.0.5...2025.0.6
RevitLookup versioning: https://github.com/jeremytammik/RevitLookup/wiki/Versions

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2025.0.5

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RevitLookup ✨1000 Stars on GitHub

We're proud to share that RevitLookup has achieved 1000 stars on GitHub!
This milestone is a testament to its value and the dedication of our community.
Thank you for helping us reach this landmark!

Star History Chart

To celebrate it, we are excited to introduce a major new feature in this release that will transform your interaction with models, offering a deeper understanding of the geometric objects that constitute your models.

Introducing Geometry Visualization

This release includes comprehensive Geometry Visualization capabilities, enabling users to visualize various geometry objects directly within the RevitLookup interface.

In Revit, geometry is at the core of every model.
Whether you are dealing with simple shapes or intricate structures, having the ability to visualize geometric elements can significantly improve your workflow, analysis and understanding of the BIM.

To illustrate the power of these visualization capabilities, here's a glimpse of the geometric objects you can now explore directly within RevitLookup:

Geometry Illustration
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Face изображение
Solid изображение
Curve изображение
Edge изображение
BoundingBox изображение
XYZ изображение

For detailed documentation, visit: https://github.com/jeremytammik/RevitLookup/wiki/Visualization

Feel free to leave comments and suggestions regarding visualization here: #245.
Your input helps us improve this tool for everyone in the Revit community.

Improvements

  • BoundingBoxXYZ class support
    • Added Bounds method support
    • Added MinEnabled method support
    • Added MaxEnabled method support
    • Added BoundEnabled method support
  • Added Edit parameter icon
  • Added Select context menu action for Reference type
  • Added Export family size table for FamilySizeTableManager type by @SergeyNefyodov in #244
  • Added new extensions:
Type Extension Description
Application GetFormulaFunctions Gets list of function names supported by formula engine
Application GetFormulaOperators Gets list of operator names supported by formula engine
BoundingBoxXYZ Centroid Gets the bounding box center point
BoundingBoxXYZ Vertices Gets list of bounding box vertices
BoundingBoxXYZ Volume Evaluate bounding box volume
BoundingBoxXYZ SurfaceArea Evaluate bounding box surface area
Document GetAllGlobalParameters Returns all global parameters available in the given document
Document GetLightGroupManager Gets a light group manager object from the given document
Document GetTemporaryGraphicsManager Gets a TemporaryGraphicsManager reference of the document
Document GetAnalyticalToPhysicalAssociationManager Gets a AnalyticalToPhysicalAssociationManager for this document
Document GetFamilySizeTableManager Gets a FamilySizeTableManager from a Family
UIApplication CurrentTheme Gets a current theme
UIApplication CurrentCanvasTheme Gets a current canvas theme
UIApplication FollowSystemColorTheme Indicate if the overall theme follows operating system color theme
View GetSpatialFieldManager Retrieves manager object for the given view

Hope everyone enjoys the new release. Thanks!

Made with love by @Nice3point 🕊️

Full changelog: 2025.0.4...2025.0.5
RevitLookup versioning: https://github.com/jeremytammik/RevitLookup/wiki/Versions

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Nice3point and SergeyNefyodov
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2025.0.4

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A new Release focused on improving core functionalities and robustness of the product.

Improvements

  • Introducing a preview feature for Family Size Table, making it easier to manage and visualize family sizes by @SergeyNefyodov in #236

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    To access it:

    • Enable Show Extensions in the view menu
    • Select any FamilyInstance
    • Navigate to the Symbol
    • Navigate to the Family (or just search for Family class objects in the Snoop database command)
    • Navigate to the GetFamilySizeTableManager method
    • Navigate to the GetSizeTable method
    • Right-click on one of the tables and select the Show table command

    Note: Family size table is currently in read-only mode

  • Added new context menu item for selecting elements without showing

  • Added new fresh, intuitive icons to the context menu for a more user-friendly interface.

  • Refined labels, class names, and exception messages

Bugs

  • Resolved an issue where the delete action was not displayed in the context menu for ElementType classes
  • Fixed the context menu display issue for Element classes, broken in previous release
  • Fixed the order of descriptors to prevent missing extensions and context menu items in some classes, broken in previous release by @SergeyNefyodov in #235

Full changelog: 2025.0.3...2025.0.4
RevitLookup versioning: https://github.com/jeremytammik/RevitLookup/wiki/Versions

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2025.0.3

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General

  • Memory diagnoser
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    Memory column contains the size of allocated managed memory.
    Native ETW and allocations in C++ code are not included to avoid severe performance degradation.

Improvements

  • The different method overloading variations, are now displayed in the Variants collection
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    Previous: GeometryElement
    Now: Variants<GeometryElement>
  • ConnectorManager class support
  • Wire class support
  • IndependentTag class support
  • CurveElement class support
  • TableView class support
  • DatumPlane class support
  • Extensions:
    • Added Family class extension FamilySizeTableManager.GetFamilySizeTableManager by @SergeyNefyodov in #233
    • Added FamilyInstance class extension AdaptiveComponentInstanceUtils.GetInstancePlacementPointElementRefIds
    • Added FamilyInstance class extension AdaptiveComponentInstanceUtils.IsAdaptiveComponentInstance
    • Added Solid class extension SolidUtils.SplitVolumes
    • Added Solid class extension SolidUtils.IsValidForTessellation

Full changelog: 2025.0.2...2025.0.3
RevitLookup versioning: https://github.com/jeremytammik/RevitLookup/wiki/Versions

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General

  • Output error and failure messages to the Revit journal.

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    Messages include detailed crash information, including StackTrace.
    It works for Revit in general and outputs all Domain fatal errors, including failures caused by third-party plugins.

    Journals path: %LocalAppData%\Autodesk\Revit

  • Displaying the original exception type in tooltips, instead of TargetInvocationException.

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Improvements

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SergeyNefyodov
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