Finch 101: Generating Floor Plans in Revit

In this tutorial, we demonstrate how to generate fully furnished and tagged unit plans directly inside Revit using Finch. This eliminates the need for redrawing or remodeling—everything is imported.

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.

2. Launch the Finch Plugin

From your Revit toolbar:

  • Open the Finch plugin

  • Click Generate to begin the planning process

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

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.

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

Select a layout with a high score Optionally, preview several before finalizing

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.

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.

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

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