ProtoTech's USD Exporter for Revit®

Introduction

ProtoTech's USD Exporter for Revit® is a powerful plugin that allows Revit users to seamlessly export solid bodies into the USDz file format. This plugin preserves geometry and assembly information, making it ideal for use in AR/VR applications and other USD-compatible platforms. With a range of outstanding features and compatibility with the latest versions of Revit, this plugin is a must-have for architects, designers, and engineers looking to enhance their workflow.

Features

The USD Exporter for Revit® offers a wide range of features to enhance the export process:

• USD Format: Supports USD 1.0, ensuring compatibility with the latest industry standards.
• Revit Compatibility: Works with Revit 2021.1, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, making it suitable for a wide range of users.
• Texture Support: Preserves textures in the exported USDz file, ensuring that your designs look true to form.
• File Compression: Default compression reduces file size efficiently, making it easier to share and store your designs.
• iOS Compatibility: Exported USDz files are directly supported on iOS devices, allowing for easy viewing on mobile platforms.
• Face-Level Detail: Supports face-level colors and face-level transparency, allowing for greater control over the appearance of your designs.
• File Size & Quality Control: Users can specify a precision value to control output size and quality, ensuring that your designs meet your exact specifications.
• Rebar Entities: Supports the export of Rebar entities, making it easy to include structural elements in your designs.
• Visibility Control: Allows control over the visibility of elements in the exported file, ensuring that only the necessary information is included.

Pricing and Licensing

The USD Exporter for Revit® is a paid plugin, with a floating license option available for 699 USD and an automation license for 599 USD. Users can also take advantage of a free trial version, which offers 15 exports for 7 days and access to the full set of features. Additionally, a special 'automation' license feature is available, allowing for seamless file export without user intervention.

Compatibility and Updates

The plugin is compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11 and offers all updates for the first year for free. While the plugin license is perpetual, users may need to purchase a renewal if updates or support are required after the first year.

Conclusion

ProtoTech's USD Exporter for Revit® is a valuable tool for architects, designers, and engineers looking to streamline their workflow and enhance their designs. With a range of powerful features, compatibility with the latest versions of Revit, and a user-friendly interface, this plugin offers a seamless export experience for users of all levels. Whether you're working on AR/VR applications or other USD-compatible platforms, this plugin is a must-have for creating high-quality designs with ease.