Openings Builder
AutoSmithOpenings Builder
AutoSmithThe Openings Builder add-in automates creating wall and floor openings in Autodesk® Revit®, matching MEP elements from linked models for streamlined coordination and accurate void placement.
$2.99/month
Introducing Openings Builder — the ultimate Autodesk® Revit® add-in designed to transform the way your team manages MEP coordination and structural openings. No more tedious manual void placements or error-prone workflows. Openings Builder empowers engineers, architects, and BIM specialists to streamline their coordination process with precision, speed, and confidence.
Why Choose Openings Builder?
In every MEP project, coordinating penetrations for pipes, ducts, and cable trays is a critical task that often slows down project progress. Openings Builder changes that by intelligently automating the creation of wall and floor openings, saving countless hours and reducing coordination errors.
Whether you’re working in complex high-rise developments or fast-paced industrial facilities, Openings Builder ensures your models stay coordinated and clash-free, without the manual hassle.
Key Features
Automated Opening Creation:
Detects MEP elements hosted in linked models and generates perfectly placed and sized wall and floor openings automatically — maintaining alignment with your design intent.
Supports Linked & Host Models:
Whether your MEP systems are inside linked models or the host project itself, Openings Builder detects them seamlessly.
Precision Void Placement:
Openings are placed exactly where needed, respecting the geometry and orientation of MEP elements, even for sloped or rotated pipes and ducts.
Smart Orientation Matching:
Automatically rotates and orients void families to match sleeve directions, ensuring consistency across all penetrations.
Real-Time Performance:
Handles complex models efficiently with high-performance detection algorithms, helping teams maintain workflow speed even in large-scale projects.
Customizable Workflows:
Adapt the tool to your project standards. Use your preferred void families and set size tolerances as needed.
Error Reporting:
Tracks elements that couldn’t be processed and notifies you with clear, actionable insights — ensuring full control over the process.
Simplified User Interface:
Designed with usability in mind, even non-expert Revit users can deploy the tool effectively after a short introduction.
Continuous Updates:
With regular feature enhancements and user-driven improvements, Openings Builder evolves to match the needs of modern BIM coordination.
Who Should Use Openings Builder?
- BIM Coordinators seeking automated, accurate opening generation.
- MEP Designers looking to streamline void placement.
- Structural Teams needing coordinated penetration data for accurate construction modelling.
- Architects managing multi-discipline federated models.
Real-World Benefits
- Save Hours of Manual Work:
Eliminate manual modelling of hundreds or thousands of penetrations. - Reduce Coordination Errors:
Minimize missed or incorrect openings that lead to clashes during construction. - Improve Model Consistency:
Ensure standardized, parametric voids across all projects. - Enhance Project Collaboration:
Keep models aligned across MEP, structural, and architectural teams effortlessly.
See Openings Builder in Action
Curious how Openings Builder can transform your workflow? Stay tuned — a detailed video demonstration will soon showcase the full capabilities of the add-in, from installation to deployment in live projects.
Boost Productivity. Enhance Accuracy. Simplify Coordination.
With Openings Builder, you’re not just installing another Revit add-in — you’re unlocking a smarter way to coordinate your models, avoid costly field clashes, and deliver higher-quality BIM outputs.
Ready to experience seamless coordination?
Download Openings Builder today and build your openings with confidence.
Note: This app uses a custom installer (and not the standard App Store installer).
Details
Operating system
Release date
Jul 24, 2025
Last updated
Oct 17, 2025
Version
1.0.3
Language
Compatible with
RVT
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Capabilities
Architectural design
Structural design
Plumbing design
Mechanical design
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What else should I know about this product?
1- Single openings are hosted on the MEP elements
2- Multi Opening families are hosted on the wall
3- void families are not hosted due to revit api limitation
Are there any known issues with this product?
1.For better performace, it's better to not run the addin on the entire model
2.For data entry issue, press reset data button
Is there additional support information provided?
For support: youssefadel321@gmail.com
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