About this app
Revit is an incredibly powerful tool for architects and designers, but one area where it can be a bit cumbersome is in assigning materials to elements. Going through layers of parameter settings can be time-consuming and frustrating. That's where SuperPaint comes in. This innovative Revit plugin provides a convenient and intuitive way to set material parameters, making the entire process more efficient and enjoyable.
Streamlining Material Assignments
SuperPaint Browser, the main feature of this plugin, offers a range of functions that simplify the material assignment task. One of its key highlights is the ability to retrieve material information by simply selecting an element's face. This eliminates the need to navigate through various menus and parameters to find the desired material.
Another noteworthy feature is the option to paint instance family's material parameter directly by selecting an element's face. Similarly, SuperPaint allows you to paint topography's material parameter with just a few clicks. This streamlined approach saves valuable time and effort, enabling you to focus on the creative aspects of your design.
While not as powerful as the default Painter tool, SuperPaint also offers the convenience of painting system family faces. This allows for quick and easy material assignments without the need to open additional windows or menus.
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Efficiency and Visibility
SuperPaint further enhances the material assignment process by providing several features aimed at improving efficiency and visibility. For instance, you can paint elements in the primary option directly, eliminating the need to open each element separately. Additionally, the plugin offers the ability to reveal painted faces in red, making it easy to identify and clean up any unintentionally painted areas.
Another valuable feature is the ability to show all elements affected by a particular material in the current view or project. This not only helps in ensuring consistency in the design, but also facilitates quick changes and modifications.
SuperPaint also includes a cache for temporary material thumbnails created by Autodesk Revit. This eliminates the need to constantly generate new thumbnails, further enhancing the overall performance of the plugin.
Additional Functionality and Compatibility
In addition to its core features, SuperPaint offers several additional functionalities that enhance the material assignment process. With a modeless form, the plugin remains constantly active without requiring you to close and open it repeatedly. Double-clicking on a material will open the default material browser, allowing for easy access to a wide range of materials.
The plugin also allows for easy copying of materials between projects or families, making it convenient to reuse materials across different projects. It even provides the ability to edit material properties directly in the properties browser, simply by clicking on the material thumbnail.
Furthermore, SuperPaint offers advanced search capabilities, allowing you to find materials affected by imported CAD elements in the project. It also provides valuable insights by highlighting the elements impacted by material global parameters or material parameters in family.
It's important to note that using SuperPaint requires an Autodesk 360 login ID, which should be the same as your App Store login ID.
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Conclusion
SuperPaint is an invaluable plugin for anyone working with Revit. Its intuitive interface and streamlined functionality make assigning materials a breeze, saving valuable time and effort. The additional features provided by SuperPaint further enhance efficiency and visibility, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable design process. Don't waste any more time navigating through layers of parameters. Give SuperPaint a try and discover a new level of convenience in material assignments.
