Convert Cad & Bim (revit, Ifc, Autocad) in Database (dataframe)

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        "content": "\u2b50 **If you find our tools helpful**, please **consider starring** our repository on [GitHub](https://github.com/datadrivenconstruction/cad2data-Revit-IFC-DWG-DGN-pipeline-with-conversion-validation-qto). \n\nYour support helps us improve and continue developing open solutions for the community!\n"
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About this workflow

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. Inputs: and (RVT/IFC/DWG). Runs: . Outputs: writes (and if enabled by your converter). Windows host…

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