Introduction
This document provides a high-level overview of a Revit add-in designed to facilitate file synchronization through a custom ribbon tab. The add-in integrates with external services via webhooks and provides a user-friendly interface for managing synchronization details.
Initialization
Custom Revit Ribbon Tab
- Objective: Create a new tab named "AdibZailan-DEV" in the Revit UI.
- Components:
- Ribbon panel for File Synchronization
- Push buttons for Sync Details and Sync Notifier
Sync Details Functionality
User Input Collection
- Inputs:
- Symbol
- File name
- User
- Process:
- Open a Windows Forms-based input dialog
- Capture and validate user input
- Store input in
ConfigurationStore - Update button tooltips with new information
Sync Notifier Functionality
Synchronization Process
- Steps:
- Retrieve sync details from
ConfigurationStore - Send initial webhook notification
- Subscribe to Revit synchronization events
- Monitor synchronization process
- Send post-sync webhook notification
- Display completion notification
Resource Management
Handling Resources
- Images: Load and manage images for buttons using
ResourceLoader - Configuration Data: Use a JSON configuration file (
RibbonConfig.json) for UI setup
Error Handling and Logging
- Error Handling: Implement try-catch blocks for robust error handling
- Logging: Use
System.Diagnostics.Debugfor logging issues during webhook sending
Conclusion
This add-in showcases how we can leverage the Revit API, handle events, and implement asynchronous programming while integrating with external services via webhooks. It's a great example of how we can apply best practices in modular design, configuration management, and user interface development within the Revit ecosystem. I'm particularly excited about how this streamlines our workflow and enhances our team's productivity in the Revit environment.
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