08 - Step-by-Step: Structured Output (Table)
Practice auditing and mass-editing BIM data using the Paracore Analytics grid.
1. Generate a Table
- Open the Interactive REPL in the Console tab.
- Type:
GetElements<Room>().Table();and hit Enter. - Paracore will switch to the Analytics tab.
2. Dynamic Inspection
- Sorting: Click any column header to sort.
- Grouping: Drag a column header into the Grouping Bar above the table.
3. Sync and Selection
- Click on any row in the table.
- Switch to Revit to see the corresponding element highlighted.
4. Editing Cells
- Double-click a cell (e.g., Room Name).
- Type a new value and hit Enter.
- Check the update in your Revit Properties palette.
5. Mass Editing (CSV)
- Click the Export CSV button.
- Open the file in an external editor and update several values.
- Important: Do not change the Id or ElementId columns.
- Save the CSV and click the Upload CSV button in Paracore.
- Verify the updates appear in both Paracore and Revit.
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