eTLipse SOLIDS – Interaction Tool

Introduction

The eTLipse SOLIDS – Interaction Tool, also known as TL Solids, is a highly efficient and feature-rich Revit plugin designed to streamline solids interactions and operations. With its latest version 2.1, TL Solids offers enhanced support for Autodesk Revit 2024, making it a must-have tool for architects, engineers, and designers working with Revit.

Features and Functionality

TL Solids provides a wide range of features that enable users to perform complex solids operations with ease. Some of the main features include:

• Select and Filter Elements: Users can manually select or filter elements based on categories for performing operations.
• Intersection and Join Checking: TL Solids checks for intersections, joined elements, cut possibilities, and cut between elements, offering valuable insights for efficient operations.
• Multiple Operation Types: Users can perform operations such as JOIN, UNJOIN, SWITCH JOIN ORDER, CUT, and REMOVE CUT between multiple elements.
• Options for Intersection Checking: TL Solids allows users to enable or disable intersection checking for adjacent elements, join allowance for structural framing elements, and splitting of faces in cut operations.
• Isolate, Hide, and Unhide Elements: Users can easily isolate, hide, or unhide selected elements with a single click or by enabling the respective option for each selection or check process.
• Saved Selection Set: TL Solids enables users to store specific elements in a Saved Selection Set for use in multiple operations.
• Export Element Lists: Users can export lists of elements used in an operation in .CSV format for documentation and analysis purposes.

New Features in Version 2.1

With the latest update, TL Solids introduces several exciting new features:

• Enhanced Element Management: TL Solids now offers new tools to manage and view listed elements, providing better control over operations.
• Efficient Category Selection: Users can quickly add or remove elements of different categories to/from the lists of interactions.
• Improved Saved Selection Group: A new window allows users to manage elements inside a Saved Selection Group, ensuring a more organized workflow.
• Straight Pattern Alignment: TL Solids includes a new tool to align straight patterns in the surface of listed elements, enhancing visual consistency.
• Customizable User Interface: Users can choose between two available themes for the user interface – Light or Dark – to personalize their working environment.
• Enhanced Performance: The latest version of TL Solids significantly improves the speed and efficiency of intersection and join checks, as well as join, unjoin, cut, and uncut operations.

System Requirements and Limitations

To utilize TL Solids effectively, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

• Operating System: Windows® 10 or 11
• .NET Framework: Version 4.8 runtime
• Compatible with Revit: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, or 2023

It's essential to note that TL Solids is an automation tool for Autodesk Revit, leveraging native Revit features to enhance productivity. It does not create new features but allows users to utilize existing features more efficiently. All operations performed by TL Solids align with the functionalities available in Revit.

For a comprehensive understanding of the product's limitations, users are encouraged to refer to the respective User Agreement (EULA) available at the following link: https://www.etlipse.com/tlsolids-documentation.

Conclusion

eTLipse SOLIDS – Interaction Tool (TL Solids) is an indispensable Revit plugin that empowers users to perform solids operations with ease and efficiency. With its latest version 2.1, TL Solids offers a robust set of features, improved performance, and an intuitive user interface. Whether you're an architect, engineer, or designer, TL Solids will undoubtedly enhance your workflow and save valuable time. Experience the power of TL Solids by visiting the official website at https://www.etlipse.com/tlsolids.