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Navisworks Search Set Automator
Create and manage Navisworks search sets from Excel—batch automation made simple!
About
Tired of manually creating search sets in Navisworks one by one? Search Set Automator lets you create hundreds of Navisworks search sets from Excel in seconds. Define your search criteria in a spreadsheet, drag and drop, and watch it generate professional XML search set files ready to import into Navisworks. Perfect for MEP coordination, audit workflows, and large-scale model filtering!
Features
- Excel/CSV Template Generator: Get a pre-formatted template with dropdowns for categories, properties, and conditions
- Batch Processing: Create hundreds of search sets in one operation—no manual clicking!
- Smart Unit Conversion: Automatically converts measurements (meters, feet, millimeters) to Navisworks native units
- Category & Property Mapping: Intelligent mapping of Revit categories and properties to Navisworks internal names
- Multi-Version Support: Works with Navisworks 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026
- Drag-and-Drop Support: Simply drag your Excel file onto the executable for instant processing
- Folder Organization: Organize search sets into folders using the FolderPath column
- Value Type Detection: Automatically detects Text, Integer, Decimal, and Auto types for proper XML generation
How it Works
- Get Template: Launch the tool and click "Get Pro Template" to generate a formatted Excel template
- Fill Data: Add your search set definitions (FolderPath, SetName, Category, Property, Condition, Value)
- Process: Drag and drop your Excel file onto the tool or use the file picker
- Import: The generated XML file is ready to import into Navisworks—hundreds of search sets in seconds!