Accessing Generative Design Directly From Revit

In Revit 2021 and newer you'll find an add-in that lets you access generative design tools directly from Revit. This add-in is intended for users who are not familiar with Dynamo so that they can explore Generative Design without needing to create their own workflows (similar to Dynamo Player).

Accessing Generative Design

To access Generative Design in Revit, you'll need to do the following:

1. Firstly, go to the Manage tab on your toolbar.

1. In the Generative Design panel on this tab are two options: Create Study and Explore Outcomes. Click Create Study to begin.

1. You will notice that previously created workflows appear in this window. By default, Generative Design launches with a number of sample workflows. You can add personalized workflows via Dynamo, and you can add those workflows to this window. To proceed, select a workflow you want to try.

1. Follow the instructions for each section of the dialog. If a Revit input is required, select it in Revit and then return to the Create Study dialog. If you're selecting multiple elements, make sure to press Finish in Revit once you have selected all elements you want to include.

1. Once all inputs are satisfied, click Generate. This will start the automated processing and present you with the same window you'll have seen from the Create Study function in the Dynamo environment.

From here, you can explore all of your different options through the charts and tables. If you select a design, you can then export your results to Revit by clicking on the Create Revit Elements button.