# Finch 101: Generating Floor Plans in Revit

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### 1. Start with a Finch-Linked Revit Model

Before generating plans:

* Open a **Revit model** that contains:
  * A corridor
  * Unit boundaries
  * Cores
* These elements can be downloaded directly from **Finch or modelled in native Revit families.**

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### 2. Launch the Finch Plugin

From your Revit toolbar:

* Open the **Finch plugin**
* Click **Generate** to begin the planning process

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### 3. Define the Target Unit

The plugin will prompt you in the bottom-left corner of Revit:

> 🖱️ “Pick a point inside the room you want to generate a plan”

* Click anywhere **inside a unit** to select it
* Then you'll be prompted to:

> 🚪 “Pick one or more walls where you would want the entrance door”

* Click the wall(s) where entrances should be placed
* Click **Finish** when done

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### 4. Browse Plan Options

Once you’ve selected the unit and entry points:

* A **plan selection window** will open

Based on your subscription, different libraries will appear:

#### Enterprise Users

* First: Your **organization’s plans** (studio data set)
* Below: **Finch AI-generated plans**

#### Basic Users

* Only your **personal plan library** will appear

All options shown will auto-adjust to your unit shape and entry point.

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### 5. Filter & Choose Your Layout

Just like in the Finch browser:

* Use filters:
  * **Bedrooms**
  * **Bathrooms**
* Each plan displays a **score percentage** (e.g., 97%)
  * The score reflects how well the layout fits your unit

&#x20;Select a layout with a high score\
Optionally, preview several before finalizing

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### 6. Finalize and Import the Plan

Once you’re satisfied:

* Click **Done** to import the plan directly into your Revit model

What’s imported:

* Wall families
* Door families
* Room separators
* Room tags (you can customize tag styles and area settings)

All elements are editable and compatible with standard Revit workflows—no redrawing required.

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### 7. Visualize in 3D

Jump to a **3D view** in Revit to inspect the imported plan:

* Confirm geometry
* Check openings and furniture layout
* Validate that **room tags and separators** are correct

Everything is grouped neatly for easy selection and future edits.

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### Summary

You’ve learned how to:

* Use the Finch plugin inside Revit to generate unit plans
* Choose entrance walls and generate intelligent layouts
* Filter and evaluate plans using score metrics
* Import ready-to-edit layouts with full Revit families and room tags