Configurator

The Configurator allows you to map Revit model types to Alpha product types, defining how your Revit models are organized and exported within the Alpha platform.

Opening the Configurator

Click Configure in the Commands panel of the Alpha ribbon. This opens the configurator as a modeless window, meaning you can interact with the Revit viewport while the configurator remains open.

What It Does

The configurator connects your Revit model to the Alpha type system by:

• Fetching available product types from the Alpha platform
• Displaying Revit types alongside their Alpha counterparts
• Letting you create and manage mappings between the two
• Defining export rules for how models are processed

Configuration Workflow

graph TD
    A[Open Configurator] --> B[Select Alpha Product Type]
    B --> C[Map Revit Groups to Products]
    C --> D[Configure Export Rules]
    D --> E[Save Configuration]
    E --> F[Export with Configuration]

1. Select a Product Type — Choose the Alpha product type you are working with
2. Map Groups — Associate Revit model groups with specific products within that type
3. Set Export Rules — Define which formats and options apply to each mapping
4. Save — The configuration is stored and used during export

Recent Configurations

The add-in remembers your last 5 configurations for quick access. When you open the configurator, you can select a recent configuration instead of starting fresh.

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