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Revit Add-In Overview

The Treble Revit Add-In is a plugin for Autodesk Revit that streamlines the process of exporting building models to the Treble platform for acoustic analysis and simulation. The add-in integrates directly into Revit's interface, providing a guided workflow that converts your Revit rooms and geometry into a format optimized for room acoustic simulations.

The add-in uses Revit's built-in IFC exporter behind the scenes to generate IFC files, which are then uploaded to Treble's cloud platform for automated space extraction and processing.

What you can do​

The Treble Revit Add-In enables you to:

  • Export entire building models or specific 3D views with section boxes directly from Revit to Treble
  • Select specific rooms for export with intelligent pre-selection based on existing project spaces
  • Organize exports into Treble projects and spaces for efficient project management
  • Prepare models for acoustic simulation without manual file conversion or geometry cleanup
  • Maintain design iteration workflows by exporting multiple versions of the same space

Once exported, your models are automatically processed by Treble's space extraction service, which identifies enclosed volumes suitable for acoustic simulation. You can then assign acoustic materials, place sources and receivers, and run both wave-based and geometrical acoustics simulations through the Treble web application. Learn more about how Treble processes IFC files in the IFC Import Guide.

Who it's for​

The Treble Revit Add-In is designed for:

  • Architects working on building acoustic design and seeking to validate room acoustics early in the design process
  • Acoustic Engineers who need to analyze room acoustic parameters (reverberation time, clarity, speech intelligibility) for architectural spaces
  • BIM Specialists managing building information models and coordinating acoustic analysis workflows
  • Acoustic Consultants providing acoustic design services for commercial, educational, cultural, and residential projects

Whether you're designing concert halls, classrooms, offices, or residential spaces, the add-in provides a direct pathway from your Revit model to high-fidelity acoustic simulation results.

Key Features​

Guided Export Workflow

The add-in provides a step-by-step wizard interface that guides you through the export process, from authentication to room selection. The intuitive workflow ensures you export exactly what you need without confusion.

Flexible Export Options

Choose between exporting your entire Revit model or a specific 3D view with a section box. The 3D view option is particularly useful when you want to focus on a specific area of a large building model, reducing processing time and focusing your analysis.

Intelligent Room Selection

The add-in automatically detects all rooms in your model (or within a selected 3D view's section box) and presents them in a searchable, filterable list. If you're adding rooms to an existing Treble project, the add-in intelligently pre-selects rooms that match space names already in your project, streamlining iteration workflows.

Project and Space Organization

The add-in integrates with Treble's project hierarchy, allowing you to create new projects or add spaces to existing projects directly from Revit. This organizational structure helps you manage multiple buildings, floors, or design iterations efficiently.

Cloud-Based Processing

Once exported, your IFC file is uploaded to Treble's cloud platform where automated space extraction identifies enclosed volumes suitable for acoustic simulation. This processing happens in the background, allowing you to continue working in Revit while your model is prepared for analysis.

Direct Web App Integration

After a successful export, the add-in provides a direct link to open your model in the Treble web application, where you can immediately begin assigning materials, placing sources and receivers, and configuring simulations.

System requirements​

Supported Revit Versions

  • Autodesk Revit 2024
  • Autodesk Revit 2025
  • Autodesk Revit 2026

The same add-in version works across all supported Revit versions. The workflow and features are identical regardless of which Revit version you're using.

Operating System

  • Windows 10 or Windows 11

Hardware Requirements

Refer to Autodesk's official system requirements for your specific Revit version. The add-in itself has minimal additional hardware requirements beyond what Revit requires.

Internet Connectivity

  • Active internet connection required

Treble Account

  • An active Treble account is required to use the add-in
  • If you don't have an account, you can sign up for a free trial at treble.tech

Revit Document Requirements

  • Rooms should be tagged in Revit for optimal space identification (though the add-in can work with untagged rooms)