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GeoExporter
Overview

GeoExporter is a powerful Revit plugin developed by Softpane. It allows users to export geometric data from Revit models to a wide range of file formats. This tool is designed to support interoperability between different software applications used in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.
Currently it supports exporting to:

FBX (Binary and ASCII)
3MF
GLTF/GLB (v.2 and Binary)
OBJ (with and without material file)
PLY (ASCII and Binary)
STL (ASCII and Binary)
3DS
DAE
X
STP
ASSBIN
ASSXML
X3D
JSON


GeoExporter by Categories
Key Features
Wide Range of Export Formats:
STL - Stereolithography (ASCII and Binary)
PLY - Stanford Polygon Library (ASCII and Binary)
3DS - Autodesk 3DS (Legacy)
GLTF/GLB - GL Transmission Format (v.2 and Binary)
DAE - COLLADA - Digital Asset Exchange Schema
X - X Files
STP - Step Files
OBJ - Wavefront OBJ (with and without material file)
ASSBIN - Assimp Binary File
ASSXML - Assimp XML Document
X3D - Extensible 3D
FBX - Autodesk FBX (Binary and ASCII)
3MF - The 3MF File Format
JSON - Assimp JSON Document
User-Friendly Interface:

GeoExporter features an intuitive interface that simplifies the export process. Users can easily select elements by using various options:

  • Export all elements in the current view.
  • Pick specific elements or use a selection rectangle.
  • Filter elements based on categories for more precise exports.
  • Include linked documents to capture comprehensive project data.
Detailed Export Options:

Customize your export with fine control over view details and categories, ensuring that only the most relevant data is included in the output.

Built-In Visualizer:

Before finalizing the export, users can preview the selected geometry with the built-in visualizer, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Multi-Language Support:

GeoExporter is accessible to a global audience, offering support in five languages: German, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Use Case
Scenario:
An architecture firm is working on a complex building model in Revit. The project requires collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including engineers, contractors, and designers, who use different software tools. The firm needs to export the geometric data to various formats for seamless integration into their respective workflows.
Solution:
The firm uses GeoExporter to export the Revit model geometry to the required formats. Here’s how they utilized the tool:

Selection: The user selects specific views and categories within the Revit model to export, ensuring only relevant data is included.

Visualization: Before exporting, the user reviews the geometry using the visualizer to confirm accuracy.

Export: The user exports the geometry to multiple formats such as STL for 3D printing, FBX for integration with 3D rendering software, and OBJ for sharing with design collaborators.

GeoExporter by Elements
Conclusion

GeoExporter proves to be an invaluable tool for AEC professionals, enhancing workflow efficiency and ensuring seamless interoperability across different software platforms. Its user-friendly interface and extensive range of supported file formats make it a must-have plugin for Revit users.