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Ideate BIMLink

Streamline Revit data management with Excel integration

Powerful Revit add-on that enables seamless data exchange between Revit models and Microsoft Excel, allowing users to export, edit, and import BIM data with precision and accuracy.

Bootstrapped, acquired by GRAITEC 2024 raised 🏢 Established

Founded 2009 • Aurecon, HDR, WRNS Studio, WSP, Beyer Blinder Belle Architects, Surbana Jurong, and hundreds of AEC firms

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Why This Tool Exists

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The Problem

AEC teams spend hours manually entering and updating data in Revit models, with no efficient way to bulk edit properties or collaborate with non-Revit users. Data inconsistencies and errors frequently occur when managing large models with hundreds of elements.

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The Solution

BIMLink creates a seamless bridge between Revit and Excel, allowing users to export model data to Excel for bulk editing, validation, and collaboration, then import changes back to update the Revit model automatically—reducing data management time from hours to minutes.

How You Use It

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Delivery Method

Plugin

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Integrations

Autodesk Revit Microsoft Excel Ideate Automation

Disciplines

Architecture, Structural Engineering, MEP Engineering, Construction

Project Phases

Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Construction Administration

Project Types

Commercial, Residential, Healthcare, Education, Infrastructure, Mixed-Use, Industrial, Institutional

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

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Input

What it needs

Required: Revit model (.rvt file), Element categories and parameters

Optional: Custom parameter definitions, Filter criteria, Excel templates

Formats: RVT (Revit models), RFA (Revit families), Custom parameter sets

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Output

What you get

Format: Microsoft Excel spreadsheets with structured BIM data

Fields: Element IDs and properties, System and project parameters, Family and type parameters, Material properties and assignments, Schedule data and quantities, Sheet and view information

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Algorithm

How it works

Model: Proprietary Revit API integration with custom data extraction algorithms

Accuracy: Exact data fidelity maintained through direct Revit API integration

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Privacy

How your data is protected

Retention: Project-based retention, duration not publicly specified

Training: Not used for training (desktop plugin)

Compliance: Follows Ideate Inc. privacy policy standards

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API

Integration

Endpoint: Revit API integration (no external API)

Method: Direct Revit API calls

Use Cases

• Bulk editing of door schedules, room properties, and finish schedules
• Exporting material data for cost estimation and procurement
• Coordinating space programs with non-Revit team members via Excel
• Quality control checks for model data accuracy and completeness
• Automating sheet creation and management workflows

Pricing

Free

Free trial with 25-row export limit

Pro

$795 standalone license

Enterprise

Multi-user cloud licenses: $1,995 (1 user) to $5,500 (5 users)

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📚 Research Sources & Data Quality Last verified: 2026-02-01

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