About this app
Revit users looking to streamline their family placement processes will find ETools.Placement to be a valuable addition to their toolkit. This lightweight and efficient Autodesk® Revit® add-in offers a range of features designed to help users accurately position families within their projects. Whether you're working on lighting layouts, MEP components, or other design elements, ETools.Placement can help you achieve fast, accurate, and consistent results.
Key Features
One of the standout features of ETools.Placement is its ability to place a single family instance exactly between two selected points. This can be particularly useful when you need to position an object in the middle of a room or space. Additionally, the plugin allows users to create arrays with a fixed number of rows and columns, evenly spaced with half-spacing from edges. This structured array functionality is ideal for generating multiple instances across a defined area with consistent edge offsets.
ETools.Placement supports both hosted and non-hosted families, making it versatile for a range of design scenarios. The plugin is optimized for MEP workflows, especially lighting layout, making it a valuable tool for those working in these disciplines. An intuitive input window allows users to configure the count and layout of their families quickly and easily.
Furthermore, ETools.Placement is compatible with Revit versions 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, ensuring that users can leverage its functionality across different project environments. The plugin integrates seamlessly into the Revit interface as a custom tab under "ETools" > Panel: "Placement," making it easily accessible for users.
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Limitations
It's important to note that ETools.Placement has some limitations in terms of the elements it can work with. The plugin only supports Revit FamilyInstance elements that have a valid location point, meaning that system elements such as Cable Trays, Ducts, and Pipes are not supported. Additionally, ETools.Placement uses a custom installer rather than the standard App Store installer. Despite these limitations, the plugin offers valuable functionality for placing families with precision and efficiency.
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Conclusion
ETools.Placement is a powerful tool for Revit users looking to streamline their family placement workflows. With its ability to place families precisely between two points and create structured arrays with consistent spacing, the plugin offers a range of features that can help users achieve fast, accurate, and consistent results. Whether you're working on lighting layouts, MEP components, or other design elements, ETools.Placement is a valuable addition to your toolkit. Consider giving it a try and see how it can enhance your Revit projects.
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