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"content": "\n## \u26a0\ufe0f Troubleshooting\n\n### Browser Popup Issues\nIf the form doesn't open:\n1. Look for a popup blocker icon in your browser's address bar\n2. Click it and select \"Always allow popups from this site\"\n3. Refresh the page and try again\n\n### Executable Path Issues\nIf conversion fails, ensure you're using the correct path:\n\n\u2705 **Correct path:**\n```\nC:\\DDC_Converter_Revit\\datadrivenlibs\\RvtExporter.exe\n```\n\n\u274c **Incorrect path:**\n```\nC:\\Community\\DDC_Converter_Revit\\RvtExporter.exe"
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"value": "C:\\Users\\Artem Boiko\\Desktop\\n8n\\cad2data-Revit-IFC-DWG-DGN-pipeline-with-conversion-validation-qto-main\\cad2data-Revit-IFC-DWG-DGN-pipeline-with-conversion-validation-qto-main\\DDC_Converter_Revit\\RvtExporter.exe"
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"content": "### Option 1: Manual Variables\n- Click **\"Manual Trigger\"** to use pre-configured variables\n- Modify the variables in the **\"Set Variables\"** node as needed\n\n## \ud83d\udd27 Configuration\n- Update the **RvtExporter.exe** path in the form or variables\n- Ensure the path points to the executable inside the **`datadrivenlibs`** folder"
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"content": "### Option 2: Form UI\n- Activate and click **\"Form UI\"** to open the web form\n- Fill in your converter path and Revit file path\n- Select export mode and options\n\n\n"
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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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"content": "## \ud83d\udccb Options Parameter Configuration Guide\n\n## \ud83c\udfaf Overview\nThe Options parameter allows you to customize the export process with various flags and settings. Multiple options can be combined using spaces.\n\n## \ud83d\ude80 Available Options\n\n### \ud83d\udce6 Export Modes\n| Mode | Description |\n|------|-------------|\n| `basic` | Minimal export with essential data only |\n| `standard` | Default export level with standard properties |\n| `complete` | Full export including all available data |\n| `custom` | Custom export using category file specification |\n\n### \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Feature Flags\n| Option | Description |\n|--------|-------------|\n| `bbox` | Add BoundingBox geometry of each element in XLSX |\n| `schedule` | Export all Schedules |\n| `sheets2pdf` | Export all Sheets to PDF format |\n| `[<output file>]` | Specify custom output file path |\n| `[<category file>]` | Text file with category names (required for custom mode) |\n\n### \ud83d\udeab Disable Options\n| Option | Description |\n|--------|-------------|\n| `-no-xlsx` | Disable export to .xlsx format |\n| `-no-collada` | Disable export to .dae format |\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udcdd Notes\n- All options are case-sensitive\n- Invalid combinations will be ignored\n- Default behavior applies when no options are specified"
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About this workflow
Turn a .rvt project into open, analysis-ready data (XLSX + optional DAE/PDF) using the RvtExporter.exe from the DDC Revit toolkit. This n8n template provides a Form UI to set paths and flags, then runs the exporter with safe defaults.
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