Finch 101: Upload walls from Revit
In this tutorial, you'll learn how to upload interior walls from Revit into Finch, including how to convert standard wall families to Finch-compatible story walls and assign custom wall properties.
1. Start from Your Uploaded Mass
Massing Already Uploaded to Finch
Begin with your building mass already uploaded from Revit into Finch.
2. Load Story Walls
In the Finch Plugin → Click "Load Story Walls"
Instead of uploading new massing, go to the Story Walls tab and click Load Story Walls.
This will:
Import Finch-generated floor plates
Add an exterior wall
Load default Finch levels (e.g., Level 0–6)
3. Understand Finch Wall Families
Walls Are Named to Indicate Hierarchy
Finch uses specific Revit wall families such as:
Finch Outer Wall
– for exterior envelopesFinch Story Wall
– for interior partitions
Tip: These names help Finch interpret and assign walls correctly during re-import.
4. Draw or Convert Your Interior Walls
There are two ways to create interior layouts:
Option 1: Draw Walls from Scratch
Use a Standard Revit Wall Type
Start by drawing corridors and units using your existing studio wall families.
Option 2: Convert Existing Walls
Select and Convert Walls to Finch Story Walls
Select all interior walls
Change their type to
Finch Story Wall
⚠️ Do not change outer walls. Leave them as Finch Outer Wall
.
5. Customize Wall Thickness
Duplicate Finch Wall Types for Custom Widths
If you need thicker walls (e.g., fire-rated corridors):
Duplicate the
Finch Story Wall
Adjust the width
Assign it to selected wall segments
Finch will automatically bring this thickness into the model.
6. Assign Walls to Finch Levels
Before uploading, select your interior walls and confirm they’re assigned to the correct Finch level (e.g., Level 1, Level 2, etc.).
7. Upload Story Walls to Finch
Click "Upload Story Walls"
A window will show wall counts per floor
You can optionally remove existing walls in Finch
Click Upload Story Walls
8. Confirm in Finch
Switch to Your Floor Plate View in Finch
Once the sync completes:
Interior walls appear inside Finch
Wall thicknesses are preserved
You’re now ready to assign programs and lay out apartments
You’ve successfully uploaded your Revit-drawn walls into Finch for further planning.
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