⚒️ Convert CAD & BIM (Revit, IFC, AutoCAD) in dataBase (DataFrame)

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Description

A minimal workflow to convert a Revit/IFC/DWG project into analysis-ready XLSX (and optional DAE) with a single run. Set two variables, execute, and the converter does the rest.

What it does

Inputs: path_to_converter and path_project_file (RVT/IFC/DWG).
Runs: RvtExporter.exe "<converter>" "<project_file>".
Outputs: writes <ProjectName>_rvt.xlsx (and *_rvt.dae if enabled by your converter).

Prerequisites

Windows host (local executable + filesystem).
DDC Revit toolkit installed: C:\\DDC_Converter_Revit\\datadrivenlibs\\RvtExporter.exe.
A local project file you can read.

How to use

Import this JSON into n8n.
Open “Set path to file and converter” and set:
- path_to_converter: C:\\DDC_Converter_Revit\\datadrivenlibs\\RvtExporter.exe
- path_project_file: e.g., C:\\Sample_Projects\\your_project.rvt
Run Manual Trigger → the command node executes the converter.

Notes & tips

Ensure the path points to the executable inside datadrivenlibs.
Use ASCII-safe paths; ensure write permissions next to the project file.
This is intentionally simple: chain it with your own Parse/Transform/Load steps as needed.

Author

DataDrivenConstruction.io info@datadrivenconstruction.io

Consulting and Training

We work with leading construction, engineering, consulting agencies and technology firms around the world to help them implement open data principles, automate CAD/BIM processing and build robust ETL pipelines.

If you would like to test this solution with your own data, or are interested in adapting the workflow to real project tasks, feel free to contact us.

Docs & Issues:
Full Readme on GitHub

📥 Import

Download workflow.json and import into n8n: Workflow menu → Import from File

📖 Importing guide · 🔑 Credential setup