DB Tools documentation
DB Tools is a set of tools for Autodesk Revit 2026 (2026.5 or later) and Revit 2027, mainly for structural engineering workflows. It runs on 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 and installs for the current user.
Sections
| Section | Audience | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| User guide | Revit users | Installation, getting started and one page per tool. |
| Developer guide | Contributors | Architecture, creating a new tool and troubleshooting. |
| API reference | Contributors | Reference generated from the XML documentation comments. |
Tools
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Global Mapper | Bulk replacement of families, types, styles and materials; duplicate detection; shared parameters. |
| Super Girt Tool | Girt, header, sill and jamb placement on walls. |
| Combined Foundation Tags | Data and positions for combined pier and footing tags. |
| Transfer Drafting Views | Copy of drafting views between a project and a library. |
| View Template Comparer | Comparison and merge of view templates. |
The user guide lists all tools.
Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Revit | Revit 2026 (2026.5 or later) or Revit 2027, desktop |
| Windows | 10 or 11, 64-bit |
| Account | Standard user. The installer needs no administrator rights. |
Architecture
DBTools.dll is the Revit entry point. It loads DBTools.Core (shared infrastructure and the tool registry), DBTools.Presentation (WPF resources and controls) and one assembly per tool from the Tools folder. The architecture overview describes the layers.
Source: https://github.com/kirsch33/dbtools. Report problems on the issue tracker.