Convert CAD & BIM (Revit, IFC, AutoCAD) with DataDrivenConstruction

How it works

This template automates the conversion of CAD and BIM files Revit, AutoCAD, IFC, MicroStation (e.g. .rvt, .ifc, .dwg, .dgn) into structured Excel databases and lightweight 3D geometry .dae files using the DataDrivenConstruction open-source converter.

📦 High-level steps:

Set file paths and converter path in the Set node

Trigger conversion via Execute Command (runs .exe converter offline)

Output includes .xlsx (data) and .dae (3D model) files

Includes sticky note instructions for troubleshooting and GitHub repo info

Set up steps

🕒 Setup time: ~10 minutes

You’ll need:

Windows machine (offline or airgapped OK)

Path to the converter .exe file

Path to a sample .rvt (or .ifc, .dwg, .dgn) file

🧷 Setup paths in the Set node:

path_to_converter = "C:\\...\\RvtExporter.exe"  
path_project_file = "C:\\...\\project.rvt"

Docs & Issues:
Full Readme on GitHub