Curious if anyone has created a tool to add a search feature for Insert Files From View. Looking at making one specific for drafting views, since we have a file with all of our MEP details, and want to be able to load the related details as needed. Going to work on something, but wanted to get inpu…

@kmackenzie If I’m understanding your goal correctly this thread should help: [image] Insert From File - Views Revit @gbardales Discussed here: ( I will send the graph once I update the nodes to Rhythm) [image]

Yes but one step further! I’d like to be able to create an interface with a search, so you can look up the name of the drafting view to select it. Also with a preview panel to see it. Right now, all you can do is filter by sheet or view.

Data Shapes can get you a better interface but it won’t be as “interactive” as what you’re talking about. I think you’d be better off with a fully coded add-in in this case. I just don’t know if Dynamo is the right approach.

[image] kmackenzie: I’d like to be able to create an interface with a search, so you can look up the name of the drafting view to select it. This could be possible with utilizing the Data-Shapes package UI nodes if you are using Revit 2017 or above and the Dynamo player. I think the preview p…

Insert Drafting View with Search Feature

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awilliams October 16, 2017, 5:23pm 2

@kmackenzie If I’m understanding your goal correctly this thread should help:

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Insert Drafting View with Search Feature

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