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Getting Started

Welcome to Paracore! This guide will help you get up and running in minutes, from initial installation to running your first high-performance Revit automation.

The Path to Success​

  1. Installation & Setup: Set up the Addin, activate the server, and connect the Desktop app.
  2. Your First Script: Execute a sample automation to verify your setup.
  3. Downloads: Get the latest installers.

Prerequisites​

Before you begin, ensure you have a compatible environment:

  • Autodesk Revit: Version 2025 or later.
  • Windows 10/11: 64-bit version.
  • Visual Studio Code: Required for Authoring. Paracore integrates directly with VS Code to provide a professional editing environment (the standalone extension is optional).

What's New in v4.2 (BIM Laboratory)​

Paracore v4.2 transforms the platform into a deep exploration tool for BIM managers and developers:

  • Paracore REPL (BIM Laboratory): Live, instant C# execution for rapid API discovery and data exploration.
  • Interactive Data Grid: Double-click cells to modify Revit parameters directly from the results table.
  • Mass-Edit & CSV Sync: Perform bulk updates on Revit elements using selection-based editing or external CSV synchronization.
  • Magic Hydration Predicates: Clean meta-filtering logic using simple boolean predicates (_Filter).
  • Zero-Manual-Management: In-place scaffolding directly inside script source folders for a "Single Source of Truth."

Full Details: Read the Release Notes for a comprehensive list of changes.

New to Revit API? Don't worry. Paracore streamlines the complexity of the API, allowing you to focus strictly on your automation logic.