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Revit

1

Download installer

Latest version: v0.1.76

2

Unblock zip folder

Before extracting unblock the zip folder in properties.

3

Run installer

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

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4

Open plug-in

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

Alternate installation methods

chevron-rightInstall by placing files into the Revit Addins Folderhashtag

Latest version: v0.1.76

Unblock the zip folder in properties before extracting

Place files in:

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

or

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

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When updating to a new version, delete the old files from the folder before placing the new ones.

chevron-rightInstall via Autodeskhashtag

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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.

Archicad [BETA]

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Download plug-in below

Latest version: v1.0.4

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Supports version 28 and 29 of Archicad

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651KB
Archicad 28
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631KB
Archicad 29
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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

3

Start Archicad

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

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Rhino

1

Open Package Manager

Type Package Manager into the Rhino command line.

2

Search for Finch

In the search field type in Finch to find the plug-in.

3

Install the latest version

Select the latest version from the drop down menu and install it.

4

Restart Rhino

After reopening Rhino, type Finch into the command line and log in.

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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.

chevron-rightRhino 6 SR35+hashtag

Latest version: v0.1.92

Unblock the zip folder in properties before extracting
  • 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.

Forma

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Enter your project in Forma

Under the Extensions category on the left-hand menu, click +Add Extension . This will open the Autodesk App Store.

2

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.

3

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.

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The extension will need to be added again for every new project that you intend to send to Finch.

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