# \#revit

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## [Copy Rooms from Link not working](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/copy-rooms-from-link-not-working/29539)

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**Author:** [@jsanchez7](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/jsanchez7)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 7:12pm UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/copy-rooms-from-link-not-working/29539 "2026-10-30T19:12:48Z")

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I am trying to use the “Copy Rooms from Link” button, but nothing seems to happen when I press OK. I have tried both checking on and off the “is Room Bounding” box. The question mark on the tool also seems to not be resp…

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## [Revit to IES Model Elevation Issue](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/revit-to-ies-model-elevation-issue/29526)

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**Author:** [@emilydemboski](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/emilydemboski)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 1:22am UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/revit-to-ies-model-elevation-issue/29526 "2026-10-24T01:22:58Z")

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Hello, I’m having an issue with my building’s first floor appearing partially underground or not at all when transferring the model from the Revit Pollination Plugin to IESVE. As a result, the first-floor windows and do…

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## [Windows and curved wall gives incomplete and split geometry](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/windows-and-curved-wall-gives-incomplete-and-split-geometry/29513)

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**Author:** [@altecoop](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/altecoop)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/windows-and-curved-wall-gives-incomplete-and-split-geometry/29513 "2026-10-14T13:55:23Z")

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Hello everyone! I’m working on a project and just finished modelling my project with pollination on revit. On the plugin it shows no problem and the windows and curved wall with glass, they look complete and with no pro…

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## [Modeling Tilted or Slanted Walls](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/modeling-tilted-or-slanted-walls/29465)

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**Author:** [@michaelschoemaker](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/michaelschoemaker)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 10:56pm UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/modeling-tilted-or-slanted-walls/29465 "2026-09-17T22:56:04Z")

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Hey everyone, I’m using the Revit model editor to create the geometry for a building with a large entrance/atrium space that has the exterior glazed walls slanted from the vertical plane towards the ground. Does anyone …

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## [Revit 2027 Plug-In Timeline?](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/revit-2027-plug-in-timeline/29437)

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**Author:** [@askillman](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/askillman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/revit-2027-plug-in-timeline/29437 "2026-09-03T15:25:50Z")

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Our company is rolling out Revit 2027. It appears that the Pollination plug-in does not yet work with that version. Is there a roadmap or timeline available for when the plug-in will be ready for installation in Revit 20…

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## [MEP Space parameters: from REVIT to Pollination room name and energy zone](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/mep-space-parameters-from-revit-to-pollination-room-name-and-energy-zone/29410)

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**Author:** [@gruner](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/gruner)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/mep-space-parameters-from-revit-to-pollination-room-name-and-energy-zone/29410 "2026-08-24T14:35:52Z")

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Hi Pollination team and community, I am using the new Pollination Revit workflow to export MEP Spaces from Revit and then export the model to IDA ICE. My goal is to populate two Pollination room properties directly fro…

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## [True vs Project North?](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/true-vs-project-north/29407)

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**Author:** [@jacobanderson](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/jacobanderson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/true-vs-project-north/29407 "2026-08-19T21:17:31Z")

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How does the Model Editor import true vs project north from Revit, and are these settings managed through the Model Editor or through Revit? I have noticed while trying to import from a mechanical model and linked archi…

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## [Model Editor from Revit Plugin Will Not Save or Export at all](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/model-editor-from-revit-plugin-will-not-save-or-export-at-all/29398)

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**Author:** [@dpratt](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/dpratt)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 5:26pm UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/model-editor-from-revit-plugin-will-not-save-or-export-at-all/29398 "2026-08-17T17:26:31Z")

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I’m trying to use pollination for Revit, plugin version 3.20.9 in Revit 2026. The model is relatively simple, but once I start the Model Editor, I try to save the file, but no file is created. I tried to import the space…

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## [Ceiling plenums created from table but leaving a gap](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/ceiling-plenums-created-from-table-but-leaving-a-gap/29393)

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**Author:** [@jacobanderson](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/jacobanderson)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/ceiling-plenums-created-from-table-but-leaving-a-gap/29393 "2026-08-15T17:21:42Z")

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I am trying to apply ceiling plenums through the table view. The model only has one floor, but with multiple roof heights. I imported even flat roofs and extruded spaces up to roofs using ceiling boundary condition of ‘e…

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## [Exporting errors for valid model](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/exporting-errors-for-valid-model/29362)

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**Author:** [@mlee](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/mlee)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 12:56pm UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/exporting-errors-for-valid-model/29362 "2026-08-11T12:56:37Z")

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Hello, I’m a new user to Pollination exporting my first model from Revit to IESVE. I followed the steps and validated the model, which shows no errors or warnings, but I’m getting the following error message when exporti…

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## [Automating thermal bridge length extraction in Pollination](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/automating-thermal-bridge-length-extraction-in-pollination/18119)

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**Author:** [@rbs](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/rbs)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/automating-thermal-bridge-length-extraction-in-pollination/18119 "2026-02-04T22:00:42Z")

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Hi everyone ! I’m exploring whether Pollination could help automate the extraction of thermal bridge lengths directly from the building geometry - Model Editor. For example, calculating linear intersection distances bet…

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## [Pollination Revit Update: Better Support for Linked Models, Automated License Return, and Other Exciting Upcoming Features](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/pollination-revit-update-better-support-for-linked-models-automated-license-return-and-other-exciting-upcoming-features/29350)

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**Author:** [@mostapha](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/mostapha)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 4:26am UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/pollination-revit-update-better-support-for-linked-models-automated-license-return-and-other-exciting-upcoming-features/29350 "2026-07-22T04:26:38Z")

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Dear :pollination: Pollinators, Hope you are enjoying the start of summer (or winter, depending on where you live!). It’s been about three months since our last Revit plugin update, so it’s time for a fresh release and …

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## [Wouldn't it be nice if i could turn a shade into a roof?](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/wouldnt-it-be-nice-if-i-could-turn-a-shade-into-a-roof/29342)

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**Author:** [@alterleon](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/alterleon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 12:32pm UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/wouldnt-it-be-nice-if-i-could-turn-a-shade-into-a-roof/29342 "2026-07-11T12:32:05Z")

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I’ve had this need many times now. I know that shades can be complex shapes and roofs cannot. But if I could still turn flat shades into roofs, it would be very helpful because Revit doesn’t always export roofs correctly…

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## [DXF Link from Revit 2026 Error](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/dxf-link-from-revit-2026-error/29297)

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**Author:** [@krockwell1110](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/krockwell1110)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 9:19pm UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/dxf-link-from-revit-2026-error/29297 "2026-06-10T21:19:12Z")

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I have not gotten the Link From Revit DXF underlay to work with Revit 2026 projects, is this a known bug?

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## [Auto allignment](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/auto-allignment/29292)

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**Author:** [@thibaudve](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/thibaudve)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/auto-allignment/29292 "2026-06-05T13:47:22Z")

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According to our current Revit workflow we need our rooms to … Outer walls: start at the inside of outer walls Inner walls: start at the centre of inner walls Since our BOQ is obtained from Revit, we need our ro…

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## [Programmatic method of determining ROOM objects exist in a directory full of Revit models](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/programmatic-method-of-determining-room-objects-exist-in-a-directory-full-of-revit-models/29278)

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**Author:** [@gregatze](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/gregatze)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 1:11pm UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/programmatic-method-of-determining-room-objects-exist-in-a-directory-full-of-revit-models/29278 "2026-05-30T13:11:14Z")

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Background: We often have large projects with multiple different Revit models. Current project has two architects, each with several main Revit files plus linked models for things like repeated modules (groups of rooms …

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## [Windows/Doors not Appearing in Pollination Preview or eQUEST](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/windows-doors-not-appearing-in-pollination-preview-or-equest/29269)

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**Author:** [@levisiwek](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/levisiwek)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 2:54am UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/windows-doors-not-appearing-in-pollination-preview-or-equest/29269 "2026-05-26T02:54:34Z")

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Windows and doors are not appearing in model editor preview or in eQUEST, even though they are appearing in the model editor table. They seem to be exporting fine from Revit. Do you know why this may be happening?

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## [Best practice for curved roof](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/best-practice-for-curved-roof/28724)

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**Author:** [@cgeneves](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/cgeneves)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 2:40am UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/best-practice-for-curved-roof/28724 "2026-05-03T02:40:15Z")

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Hi, I have building which has a curved roof\`: I have two floors but since the roof is curved, the second floor is smaller than the first one. The first floor rooms that don’t have a room above have directly the roo…

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## [The New Pollination Revit Plugin: A Forgiving Workflow for Messy, Real-World Projects](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/the-new-pollination-revit-plugin-a-forgiving-workflow-for-messy-real-world-projects/26912)

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**Author:** [@mostapha](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/mostapha)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 7:57am UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/the-new-pollination-revit-plugin-a-forgiving-workflow-for-messy-real-world-projects/26912 "2026-04-25T07:57:53Z")

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Hello :pollination: community, We’ve spent the last several months rebuilding the Pollination Revit plugin from the ground up. I’ve been fortunate to help build products people love in the past, but this rebuild was eas…

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## [Links showing as \<None\> in all model element selection tabs](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/links-showing-as-none-in-all-model-element-selection-tabs/15821)

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**Author:** [@aislas](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/aislas)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/links-showing-as-none-in-all-model-element-selection-tabs/15821 "2026-04-24T19:39:24Z")

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No links appear when attempting to select model components. When “links” dropdown is selected, no links are available for selection, not even the host link. Phase also has the same issue. I have tested with Revit 2024 an…

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## [Revit cannot run the external application "Pollination.Revit". Contact the provider for assistance. Information they provided to revit about their identity](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/revit-cannot-run-the-external-application-pollination-revit-contact-the-provider-for-assistance-information-they-provided-to-revit-about-their-identity/27529)

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**Author:** [@milindj](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/milindj)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 9:51pm UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/revit-cannot-run-the-external-application-pollination-revit-contact-the-provider-for-assistance-information-they-provided-to-revit-about-their-identity/27529 "2026-04-03T21:51:46Z")

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I get the following error when I launch revit after installing the plugin. This one looks different to the previous variants of similar errors posted on this forum. Please suggest any fix, this plugin might solve all my…

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## [Architect updates Revit model... pollination starts new version from scratch?](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/architect-updates-revit-model-pollination-starts-new-version-from-scratch/24300)

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**Author:** [@josiahfce](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/josiahfce)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 4:25pm UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/architect-updates-revit-model-pollination-starts-new-version-from-scratch/24300 "2026-03-27T16:25:22Z")

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Hello @mostapha and @chriswmackey, I would like to explore this topic with you and see what your thoughts are or if there is a way to streamline to have simplifications on some external geometry. In a project that was …

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## [How do I split a shade with a boundary and delete parts of it?](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/how-do-i-split-a-shade-with-a-boundary-and-delete-parts-of-it/16320)

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**Author:** [@alterleon](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/alterleon)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/how-do-i-split-a-shade-with-a-boundary-and-delete-parts-of-it/16320 "2026-03-16T17:57:12Z")

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Hi all, quick question. Is there a way i can use the split feature with a shade and a boundary line? I am used to the workflow where i split a roof (by selecting the roof and a boundary line) and then convert sections …

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## [Revit Family → .GEM / IESVE Component Workflow for CFD](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/revit-family-gem-iesve-component-workflow-for-cfd/24575)

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**Author:** [@victorzerpa](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/victorzerpa)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 7:26pm UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/revit-family-gem-iesve-component-workflow-for-cfd/24575 "2026-03-09T19:26:38Z")

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Tried IFC/OBJ/STEP exports and Pollination suggestions but need a repeatable method that preserves geometry for CFD. Any scripts, plugins, or step‑by‑step tips much appreciated. Recommended export/import format(s) and …

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## [CAD plugins free trial start and trial length](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/cad-plugins-free-trial-start-and-trial-length/25346)

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**Author:** [@rajath](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/rajath)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 10:28pm UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/cad-plugins-free-trial-start-and-trial-length/25346 "2026-03-04T22:28:54Z")

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Hi, I’m looking to use the free trial for both Rhino and Revit as I will using them for some training during the coming weeks. I have been told that Pollination offers a 30 day trial for both plugins, and your website s…

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## [Interior walls treated as exterior walls](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/interior-walls-treated-as-exterior-walls/24940)

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**Author:** [@karen2](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/karen2)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 7:03pm UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/interior-walls-treated-as-exterior-walls/24940 "2026-02-26T19:03:57Z")

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Hello, I’m having an issue where the interior walls in my model are getting treated as exterior walls when I set the boundary location at wall finish in my export settings because of the gap between the rooms. I’ve seen…

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## [We need your feedback on the upcoming versions of the Model Editor, and Pollination Revit Plugin](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/we-need-your-feedback-on-the-upcoming-versions-of-the-model-editor-and-pollination-revit-plugin/14260)

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**Author:** [@mostapha](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/mostapha)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/we-need-your-feedback-on-the-upcoming-versions-of-the-model-editor-and-pollination-revit-plugin/14260 "2026-01-26T23:01:27Z")

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Hello :pollination: community, You might have noticed that we have been quiet about making new announcements about upcoming releases. This is mainly because we have been working on a full rewrite of the Model Editor to …

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## [Changing room height UI is always confusing](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/changing-room-height-ui-is-always-confusing/22602)

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**Author:** [@alterleon](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/alterleon)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 10:01pm UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/changing-room-height-ui-is-always-confusing/22602 "2026-01-20T22:01:06Z")

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Hi all! just a little thing, but I think it could really throw off some new users. My workflow includes changing room height very often. It’s great that the Room Export Editor has the feature to change the room height. …

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## [Windows are not showing up in the 3D preview](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/windows-are-not-showing-up-in-the-3d-preview/19844)

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**Author:** [@pmcmm](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/pmcmm)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 8:53am UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/windows-are-not-showing-up-in-the-3d-preview/19844 "2025-12-10T08:53:42Z")

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Dear pollination team, I am facing some more issues with the exporting of a model. In first place, pollination does not recognize the windows I am using (maybe because they were tailor-made for our BEM projects). I set …

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## [Slab Gap Revit 2026](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/slab-gap-revit-2026/20028)

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**Author:** [@danserr](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/u/danserr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 3:24am UTC](https://discourse.pollination.solutions/t/slab-gap-revit-2026/20028 "2025-11-18T03:24:19Z")

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Hello, I have tried to erase these gaps (yellow), but on the latest version of Pollination I can’t find the room manager where you can change the limits (I can only change the properties). Besides, if I try to use …

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