# Download Plug-ins

## Revit

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

#### Download installer

Latest version: <code class="expression">space.vars.Revit\_version</code>

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Revit 27" %}

<figure><img src="/files/RhWDzcRY7em2haAbV3rP" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% file src="/files/vzojkRKayCDae37ZdRak" %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Revit 25/26" %}

<figure><img src="/files/16dH1rrsQr2JJmMBiM6H" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% file src="/files/gqEYpmyMHv4BEMgiAEST" %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title=" Revit 23/24" %}

<figure><img src="/files/l8XcRBQii27TrGvbVicl" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% file src="/files/suB6MYelhIP0V4r8ao65" %}
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Unblock zip folder

Before extracting unblock the zip folder in properties.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/uP1Qa2BGu9ICesnxktvK" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Run installer

The installer requires admin mode and will automatically uninstall the previous version

{% hint style="warning" %}
**IMPORTANT:** If you have version **0.1.44 or earlier** of this app installed, you must **manually uninstall** it. The new version will not work correctly until the old version is removed.\
You **can uninstall the old version before or after installing this one.**
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Open plug-in

Under the **`Add-ins`** tab in the Revit ribbon, select the **`Finch`** icon to open the plug-in.

<figure><img src="/files/ktaRCCJm73QjvzEkG0OY" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

### Alternate installation methods

<details>

<summary><strong>Install by placing files into the Revit Addins Folder</strong></summary>

Latest version: <code class="expression">space.vars.Revit\_version</code>

<table data-column-title-hidden data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Revit 2027</td><td><a href="/files/g0wLb7OFZXYG6eh4bURh">/files/g0wLb7OFZXYG6eh4bURh</a></td></tr><tr><td>Revit 2026</td><td><a href="/files/E3tEXdzPmMG7DN6DmMU8">/files/E3tEXdzPmMG7DN6DmMU8</a></td></tr><tr><td>Revit 2025</td><td><a href="/files/JXkaYeujudRdASJUAY4e">/files/JXkaYeujudRdASJUAY4e</a></td></tr><tr><td>Revit 2023/2024</td><td><a href="/files/UKshM3WGxtfpu3Mt391S">/files/UKshM3WGxtfpu3Mt391S</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

<div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/uP1Qa2BGu9ICesnxktvK" alt=""><figcaption><p>Unblock the zip folder in properties before extracting</p></figcaption></figure></div>

**Place files in:**

> %Appdata%\Autodesk\Revit\Addins\2023 (or 2024) folder

*or*

> C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\Revit\Addins\2023 (or 2024) folder

{% hint style="info" %}
When updating to a new version, delete the old files from the folder before placing the new ones.
{% endhint %}

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>Install via Autodesk</strong></summary>

<a href="https://apps.autodesk.com/RVT/en/Detail/Index?id=994418353372942051&#x26;appLang=en&#x26;os=Win64" class="button primary" data-icon="up-right-from-square">Autodesk App Store</a>

This version may not have the latest updates, as the plug-in updates have to go through an approval process each time they are submitted. If you would like the latest release, you can use one of the other two methods.

</details>

## Archicad \[BETA]

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

#### Download plug-in below

Latest version: <code class="expression">space.vars.Archicad\_version</code>

{% hint style="info" %}
Supports version **28** and **29** of Archicad
{% endhint %}

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Windows" %}

<figure><img src="/files/L0seRhl7ZiSoCpcRjZAN" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% file src="/files/vR0mi9jhstcM6fXQ7ZbV" %}
Archicad 28
{% endfile %}

{% file src="/files/IK5UAtknbx352Liwj7kY" %}
Archicad 29
{% endfile %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="MacOS" %}

<figure><img src="/files/DL238QyqqFrV0cGbgJvL" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% file src="/files/q2Xu7Fx1mrevTER7CdHw" %}
Archicad 28
{% endfile %}

{% file src="/files/pAKFG0Hm7rnVf2XiSMXZ" %}
Archicad 29
{% endfile %}
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### **Extract the files to** the Archicad **Add-Ons** folder

Place the files in the following locations:

* **Windows:** `C:\Program Files\GRAPHISOFT\Archicad XX\Add-Ons`
* **MacOS:** `/Applications/GRAPHISOFT/Archicad XX/Add-Ons`
  {% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### **Start Archicad**

After starting Archicad Finch will be available to launch from the main menu.

{% hint style="warning" %}
You must be in an active plan view to start the Finch plugin
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/eeNy6j8F9RcCuHKnAbOB" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

## Rhino

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

#### Open `Package Manager`

Type Package Manager into the Rhino command line.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Search for **`Finch`**

In the search field type in Finch to find the plug-in.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Install the latest version

Select the latest version from the drop down menu and install it.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Restart Rhino

After reopening Rhino, type **`Finch`** into the command line and log in.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="info" %}
The Finch plug-in is compatible with Rhino versions 7.24 and newer, as well as Rhino 8. If you have an older Rhino version, the newest Finch plug-in releases will not appear in the package manager.
{% endhint %}

<details>

<summary>Rhino 6 SR35+</summary>

Latest version: <code class="expression">space.vars.Rhino6V</code>

<table data-view="cards" data-full-width="true"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Rhino 6</td><td><a href="/files/sENWAWdyFG6JnEAU6map">/files/sENWAWdyFG6JnEAU6map</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

<div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/uP1Qa2BGu9ICesnxktvK" alt=""><figcaption><p>Unblock the zip folder in properties before extracting</p></figcaption></figure></div>

* In Rhino 6, type **`Plugin Manager`** into the command line.
* Hit **`Install`** and select the Finch.rhp file from the unzipped folder.
* Hit **`OK`** and type **`Finch`** into the command line.

</details>

## Forma

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

#### Enter your project in Forma

Under the **`Extensions`** category on the left-hand menu, click **`+Add Extension`** . This will open the Autodesk App Store.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Find the Finch extension

In the App Store, search for **`Finch`** in the **`Search Bar`** in the top left corner or browse the extension library.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Add to project

Select the extension and **`Add`** it to the project. Agree to the Terms and Conditions and close the App Store to go back to your Forma project.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="info" %}
The extension will need to be added again for every new project that you intend to send to Finch.
{% endhint %}


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