Chapter 25
Getting Acquainted with the Revit API
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There are a number of reasons that a power user should want to learn the Revit application programming interface (API). Modeling and drafting processes can be tedious, with several repetitive tasks that can prove to be tremendously cost effective when automated. Let's face it—nobody wants to repeat the same task over and over if they can have a button implement these tasks for them. Beyond basic automation, you can start to extend functionality that ...
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