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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

  1. Click the New Script button in the Script Gallery.
  2. Select the Query Builder tab in the modal.

2. Target Category & Modes

  1. Click the Target Category dropdown.
  2. In Mode: Common, search for a category (e.g., Walls).
  3. 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)

  1. Click the Add First Filter button in the canvas.
  2. Configure a rule:
    • Select a Parameter.
    • Choose an Operator (e.g., ==).
    • Input a Value.
  3. Click + Filter to add another rule.
  4. Toggle the AND/OR logic at the top.
  5. Practice creating a nested logic chain by clicking Group.

4. Reporting Parameters

  1. Select REPORTING PARAMETERS at the bottom.
  2. Choose a few parameters to be drawn into the final Analytics table.

5. Script Generation

  1. Enter a Script Name.
  2. Click Generate Code.
  3. Click Generate Script after the circular badge confirms success.

Next Exercise: 08 - Structured Output (Table)