DB Tools Documentation

Welcome to the DB Tools documentation. DB Tools is a comprehensive toolkit of productivity tools for Autodesk Revit, designed to streamline structural engineering workflows.

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User Guide

For Revit users who want to learn how to use DB Tools effectively.

Developer Guide

For developers working on the DB Tools codebase or building integrations.

What is DB Tools?

DB Tools provides automation for common Revit tasks:

Tool Description
Global Mapper Batch parameter mapping between elements
Super Girt Tool Automated girt placement and management
Foundation Tags Smart tagging for foundation elements
Transfer Drafting Views Import/export drafting views between projects
View Template Comparer Compare and merge view templates
And more... See the full tool list
Resource Description
Installation How to install DB Tools
Troubleshooting Common issues and solutions
API Reference Auto-generated API documentation
Documentation Roadmap Planned documentation work

System Requirements

  • Revit: 2024, 2025, or 2026
  • Windows: 10 or 11 (64-bit)
  • Permissions: Standard user (admin not required for most features)

Architecture at a Glance

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                         Revit                                │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                    DBTools.Loader                            │
│                 (Revit Add-in Entry Point)                   │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                     DBTools.App                              │
│              (Application Shell, Ribbon UI)                  │
├──────────────┬──────────────┬──────────────┬────────────────┤
│    GM Tool   │   SGT Tool   │  Other Tools │   Settings     │
├──────────────┴──────────────┴──────────────┴────────────────┤
│                     DBTools.Core                             │
│         (Shared Infrastructure, Transactions, UI)            │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                    DBTools.Themes                            │
│                  (UI Theming System)                         │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Documentation Status

Area Documents Status
User Guide 13 In Progress
Developer Guide 26 Complete
API Reference Auto-generated Partial

See DOCUMENTATION_ROADMAP.md for the full roadmap.

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