Revit plugin
Last updated: 23 December 2025 16:29 BSTRevit, although a powerful BIM tool, has limitations in directly exporting models with optimised geometry, reduced file sizes, and accurate geolocation suitable for use in VU.CITY. The native export options in Revit do not always offer the necessary control over detail reduction, exclusion of unnecessary elements, proper scaling, or geolocation, which can lead to large, unwieldy files. The VU.CITY Revit Plugin addresses these issues by providing enhanced export options, allowing for efficient model preparation tailored to VU.CITY’s requirements.
The VU.CITY Revit plugin is installed and maintained via the VU.CITY Auto-Update Service. This companion app runs in the Windows system tray and allows to check for latest updates with just few clicks then installs the latest version of the plugin, ensuring both the plugin files and the associated licence remain up to date. Using the Auto-Update Service is the recommended approach for a smooth and reliable installation experience.
Click here to download the VU.CITY Add-in Auto-Update Service.
Using the plugin
- 3D View selection
Enter a 3D view in Revit, as the selected view will be exported to FBX. - Export to FBX
Open the Plugin menu and select “Export to FBX” to reveal export options.
Export options
Export: Choose the name of the 3D view to export.
Textures: Currently unavailable.
Collapse by: Group geometry by family or material to optimise model size and performance. It is recommended to collapse the geometry either by family or material.
Unify: Merge into a single, selectable mesh.
Exclusion filters: Exclude linked files, MEP elements, planting, fixtures, and fittings to reduce model complexity.
Optimise data: Reduce the level of detail, with “medium” as the recommended setting.
Size filter: Exclude objects below a specified size threshold, noting that nested families are not filtered individually.
Export units
Revit uses feet as its internal coordinate system, so exported FBX files will be scaled in feet. Please therefore instruct any VU.CITY users you share an FBX file with to use feet as the scale units.
There is no built-in notification within Revit to indicate when an Add-In update is required. To ensure you are always using the latest version of the plugin, it is strongly recommended to install and use the auto-update service. Periodically right-click the system tray icon and select “Check for Updates” to ensure your plugin is current.