Convert Revit Projects to Database with Drawings & Specifications using DDC
Turn a .rvt project into open, analysis-ready data (XLSX + optional DAE/PDF) using the RvtExporter.exe from the DDC Revit toolkit. This n8n template provides a Form UI to set paths and flags, then runs the exporter with safe defaults. Converts CAD/BIM files with customizable export modes (basic: 309 categories, standard: 724 categories, complete: all 1209 categories) and optional outputs like bounding box, Revit schedules, or PDF drawings. What it does - Launches RvtExporter.exe with your chosen
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Convert Revit Projects to Database with Drawings & Specifications using DDC is a ready-made n8n workflow you import as a workflow JSON file — no build required. It connects GitHub. It's free to download. Follow the 5-step import below to go live in minutes.
- Platform
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- GitHub
- Modules
- 4
- Price
- Free
- Version
- v1.0

About this workflow
Turn a .rvt project into open, analysis-ready data (XLSX + optional DAE/PDF) using the RvtExporter.exe from the DDC Revit toolkit. This n8n template provides a Form UI to set paths and flags, then runs the exporter with safe defaults. Converts CAD/BIM files with customizable export modes (basic: 309 categories, standard: 724 categories, complete: all 1209 categories) and optional outputs like bounding box, Revit schedules, or PDF drawings. What it does - Launches RvtExporter.exe with your chosen Revit file and export mode - Optional feature flags: bbox, schedule, sheets2pdf, -no-xlsx, -no-collada - (Optional) Output folder auto-generates rvt.xlsx and rvt.dae names Prerequisites - Windows host (the exporter is a Windows executable) - DDC Revit toolkit installed (path like: C:\\DDCConverterRevit\\datadrivenlibs\\RvtExporter.exe) - A local .rvt file you can read How to use 1. Import this json workflow into n8n. 2. Open the Form UI trigger (ensure pop-ups are allowed). 3. Fill in: - Path to Revit Converter: C:\\DDCConverterRevit\\datadrivenlibs\\RvtExporter.exe - Revit File Path: e.g. C:\\SampleProjects\\yourproject.rvt - Export Mode: basic | standard | complete | custom - Conversion Options: multi-select flags (optional) - (optional) outputfolder: e.g. C:\\DDCOutput 4. Click Submit → the workflow runs Run Revit Exporter. Consulting and Training We work with leading construction, engineering, consulting agencies and technology firms around the world to help them implement open data principles, automate CAD/BIM processing and build robust ETL pipelines. If you would like to test this solution with your own data, or are interested in adapting the workflow to real project tasks, feel free to contact us. Author DataDrivenConstruction.io info@datadrivenconstruction.io Docs & Issues: Full Readme on GitHub
How to import this n8n workflow
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Download the workflow JSON file after purchase.
- 2
Open n8n → click the menu → Import from File.
- 3
Select the downloaded JSON and import.
- 4
Set up credentials for each node that requires them.
- 5
Click Execute Workflow to test, then activate.
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