07 - Step-by-Step: The Paracore Visual Query Builder
Practice building complex Revit filters without writing a single line of code.
1. Access the Builder
- Click the New Script button in the Script Gallery.
- Select the Query Builder tab in the modal.
2. Target Category & Modes
- Click the Target Category dropdown.
- In Mode: Common, search for a category (e.g., Walls).
- Click the Mode: Common button at the top of the list to switch to Mode: All and see every Revit category.
3. Adding Filters (The Canvas)
- Click the Add First Filter button in the canvas.
- Configure a rule:
- Select a Parameter.
- Choose an Operator (e.g.,
==). - Input a Value.
- Click + Filter to add another rule.
- Toggle the AND/OR logic at the top.
- Practice creating a nested logic chain by clicking Group.
4. Reporting Parameters
- Select REPORTING PARAMETERS at the bottom.
- Choose a few parameters to be drawn into the final Analytics table.
5. Script Generation
- Enter a Script Name.
- Click Generate Code.
- Click Generate Script after the circular badge confirms success.
Next Exercise: 08 - Structured Output (Table)