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# 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="https://2550488103-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Ffr7wU7S4fvKhCNJqX17T%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-cb49cca709ce6db9aa8abaaec7c0525b38c0879b%2Frevit-plugin-27.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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

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

<figure><img src="https://2550488103-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Ffr7wU7S4fvKhCNJqX17T%2Fuploads%2FolkdOmjGS2RF12ozMdmY%2Frevit-plugin-25-26.png?alt=media&amp;token=64c5f9f3-aefb-48dc-bd26-f260d04fcf1f" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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

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

<figure><img src="https://2550488103-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Ffr7wU7S4fvKhCNJqX17T%2Fuploads%2FVxtQw6NiF18aRMdSX13M%2Frevit-plugin-23-24.png?alt=media&amp;token=b8d9a1c5-7660-453a-972e-ff7e1350c9cd" 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="https://2550488103-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Ffr7wU7S4fvKhCNJqX17T%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-2f5815213370bcafbf5db2cb21a2689798d9bb96%2Funblock-installer.png?alt=media" 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="https://2550488103-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Ffr7wU7S4fvKhCNJqX17T%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-dc06f8713d5ba990cc5b7b4cf1d2dbcd2fc0d1f9%2Frevit-addins.png?alt=media" 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>

{% file src="/files/g0wLb7OFZXYG6eh4bURh" %}

{% file src="/files/E3tEXdzPmMG7DN6DmMU8" %}

{% file src="/files/JXkaYeujudRdASJUAY4e" %}

{% file src="/files/UKshM3WGxtfpu3Mt391S" %}

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://2550488103-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Ffr7wU7S4fvKhCNJqX17T%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-2f5815213370bcafbf5db2cb21a2689798d9bb96%2Funblock-installer.png?alt=media" 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 **27**, **28** and **29** of Archicad
{% endhint %}

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

<figure><img src="https://2550488103-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Ffr7wU7S4fvKhCNJqX17T%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-4f5b35f819c171f0242fc810d20669b580dc9627%2FArchicad%20Windows.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% file src="/files/DeOnh1N6xre5V4FTM842" %}
Archicad 27
{% endfile %}

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

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

{% tab title="MacOS" %}

<figure><img src="https://2550488103-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Ffr7wU7S4fvKhCNJqX17T%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-50679ea5823d266a4b6fa9c1c004ce78404c0718%2FArchicad%20MacOS.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% file src="/files/hoaRHtKcyQsKyDMPC51J" %}
Archicad 27
{% endfile %}

{% 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="https://2550488103-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Ffr7wU7S4fvKhCNJqX17T%2Fuploads%2FfjQCTCNG1bnoB1NClaIx%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=f26787dc-fa50-45ba-a648-6f17658119aa" 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="https://content.gitbook.com/content/fr7wU7S4fvKhCNJqX17T/blobs/taajzPsSNTrMIPnKRdKj/Finch_0.1.92Rhino6SR35.zip">Finch Rhino 6(SR35).zip</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://2550488103-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Ffr7wU7S4fvKhCNJqX17T%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-2f5815213370bcafbf5db2cb21a2689798d9bb96%2Funblock-installer.png?alt=media" 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 %}