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Exterior Detail Catalog

BKJ Automation

Exterior Detail Catalog

BKJ Automation

Browse and place 1,563 ready-to-issue exterior CD details — walls, foundations, roofs, windows, doors, storefront, canopies — as native, fully editable Autodesk® Revit® detail views. In seconds.

$9.99/month

Exterior Detail Catalog by BKJ Automation puts a library of 1,563 professional, ready-to-issue exterior construction details at your fingertips inside Revit. Stop redrawing the same wall sections, sill/head/jamb details, parapets, roof edges, and foundation conditions on every project — browse the catalog, preview the exact geometry, and place a finished, fully annotated detail into your model or drop it straight onto a sheet.

Every detail is produced by a shared geometry engine, so the on-screen preview is identical to what lands in your drafting view: real construction geometry with correct materials, hatches, flashing, insulation, sealant, and callouts — not schematic filler.

Key Features:

  • 1,563 ready-to-issue exterior CD details covering walls, foundations, roofs, windows, doors, storefront and curtain wall, canopies, parapets, soffits, expansion and control joints, and more
  • Browse by Material Category and Condition Type, or search by name, keyword, or reference
  • Live preview of every detail before you place it — the preview matches the placed drafting view exactly
  • One-click placement as an editable detail view, or batch-place multiple details onto a sheet with automatic layout
  • Mark favorites for the details you use most
  • Adjustable detail scale
  • Standard architectural hatches that render reliably in any project template
  • Built-in catalog validation
  • Native Revit detail lines, filled regions, and text notes with straight leaders — everything stays fully editable after placement

Every detail includes correct layering, materials, hatch patterns, flashing, insulation, sealant and backer rod, break lines, and text-note callouts, matching published CD standards.

Works with Revit 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

System Requirements:

  • Revit 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, or 2027
  • Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • .NET Framework 4.8 (Revit 2023-2024) or .NET 8 (Revit 2025-2027) — both ship with Revit; no separate installation is required

Notes:

  • All details are placed as native Revit detail views using standard detail lines, filled regions, and text notes, so they remain fully editable after placement.
  • The add-in loads on the Revit Add-Ins tab, under the BKJ Automation panel.
  • No internet connection is required to browse or place details.
  • Batch Place on Sheet fits as many details as possible per sheet and continues onto additional rows for large selections. Review the sheet after placement to confirm spacing meets your standards.
  • If your project template lacks a required fill pattern, the add-in automatically creates a standard "BKJ_" drafting pattern so hatches always render; this adds a few drafting patterns to the project.
  • Placed details use the active Detail Scale at the time of placement. Set the desired scale before placing.
  • On first launch after installation, Revit may display a security prompt asking you to confirm loading the add-in. Select "Always Load" to prevent this on future launches.

For questions, bug reports, or feature requests, contact BKJ Automation at brandonjones1528@yahoo.com. Please include:

  • Your Revit version and build number
  • A description of the issue and the steps to reproduce it
  • The detail name or ID involved, if applicable
  • Any error message displayed in Revit

We aim to respond within 2 business days. Feature requests and feedback are welcome and may be incorporated into future updates.

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