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 envelopes

  • Finch 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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