This readme contains the latest information regarding this release of the software. It is strongly recommended that you read this entire document before installing.
Installation Instructions
Before installing this update please make sure that Autodesk Revit is not running.
NOTE:Structural Precast for Revit 2019 cannot be installed through an Autodesk Revit deployment by using the "Add updates" option. This application can instead be added to a deployment using the "Include additional software" option.
To install the Structural Precast Extension for Revit
To successfully install and run Structural Precast Extension for Revit, you must have Autodesk Revit 2019 installed. See
Revit Structural Precast for Revit System Requirements for more details.
- Verify that you have administrator rights on your workstation
- Open the Autodesk Desktop App to update to the most recent installer.
- Close all active Windows applications.
- Run the Structural Precast for Revit installer and follow the instructions of the installer.
NOTE:The Autodesk Structural Precast Extension for Revit 2019 will be installed once you install the update from the Autodesk Desktop App. You may need to restart your system to activate the plug-in.
To uninstall Structural Precast Extension for Revit
To uninstall Autodesk Structural Precast Extension for Revit 2019, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it and uninstall the product from 'Control Panel\Programs\Programs and Features' or Add/Remove Programs, just as you would uninstall any other application from your system.
- Click Start > Control Panel in the Windows task bar.
- Click Programs > Programs and Features.
- Locate and select Structural Precast for Revit 2019.
- Click Uninstall in the Structural Precast for Revit 2019 uninstall dialog.
- Follow the instructions in the uninstaller to complete the uninstall process.
Known Issues and Release Notes
Known Issues: For the latest information about the Autodesk Structural Precast Extension for Revit 2019, please refer to the Structural Precast for Revit section of the
Revit 2019 online help.
Release Notes: We encourage you to take advantage of the following new features available in this extension, listed below.
- Girder slabs are now part of the precast automation process, following similar configuration rules and workflow as the existing elements
- Using the Precast for Revit dedicated API, you can now create and modify shop drawings for precast elements, integrate third party add-ins for precast element configuration, and customize precast element numbering
- You can export rebar and fabric sheets from any reinforced element, driving rebar bending machines and supplying data to logistic tools
- You can now specify the directory path for families used by Structural Precast for Revit
- You can now change production numbers in your precast model
- General improvements have been implemented in the generation of shop drawings
- General improvements have been implemented in splitting precast elements
- Structural Precast for Revit now reacts only to precast elements instead of other elements such as curtain walls