SH_Tools is a comprehensive project by Codarch aimed at developing a suite of tools to enhance and streamline the Autodesk® Revit® workflow. This release of SH_Tools contains SynCad and OffsetMax, with plans to expand and introduce more tools in future releases.

 

SynCad automates the creation of Revit elements from Autodesk® AutoCAD® floor plans by leveraging the layer names of AutoCAD objects. This tool streamlines the transition from AutoCAD to Revit, allowing architects to convert their drawings into Revit elements quickly and efficiently. By automating this process, SynCad reduces the time spent on manual tracing, enabling architects to focus more on design. Currently, it converts Walls, Doors, Windows, Columns, Grids, and Beams, with plans to support more Revit categories in future releases.

OffsetMax adjusts wall top offsets to slabs and beams one level above its base level. OffsetMax modifies wall top offsets to align with slabs and beams, ensuring accurate volume estimation. If walls intersect with beams perpendicularly, you have the option to bore the walls so the beams can pass without overlapping. All in all, the tool's main objective is to achieve clean intersections - which will result in accurate surface area and volume estimations.