Claude/revit 2026 compatibility bkl af#10
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Claude/revit 2026 compatibility bkl af#10jpdalbora wants to merge 6 commits intojohnpierson:masterfrom
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- Create 2026 project versions for all 44 plugins by copying 2023 versions - Update project file references to Revit 2026 installation - Update DefineConstants from Revit2023 to Revit2026 - Add 2026 projects to solution files - Update version checks to accept Revit 2020+ (202x) instead of hardcoded 2021 - Updated Case.DimensionOverrides/CmdMain.cs version validation - Updated Case.ApplySysOrient/CmdTrunkOrBranch.cs version validation All plugins now support Revit 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2026. https://claude.ai/code/session_01687paX9xf1Jz1qZE4ZkMWE
- Rename 33 VB.NET project files from .2023.vbproj to .2026.vbproj
Fixes naming convention mismatch that would break project loading
- Update DefineConstants in all 33 VB projects from old versions to Revit2026
Ensures proper compilation symbols for API compatibility
- Fix DocumentationFile references in 33 VB projects (2023 → 2026)
Maintains documentation generation for all plugin versions
- Fix solution file syntax: remove escaped quotes from 2026 project declarations
Changes Project(""{GUID}"") to Project("{GUID}")
Enables proper parsing in Visual Studio
These fixes ensure all plugins can be built and loaded correctly in Visual Studio
and will function properly with Revit 2026 installation paths and APIs.
https://claude.ai/code/session_01687paX9xf1Jz1qZE4ZkMWE
Create professional Windows Installer (MSI) package for all 44 plugins: Infrastructure: - WiX Toolset 3.x project file (Case.Plugins.2026.Installer.wixproj) - Product definition with UI wizard (Product.wxs) - File and directory layout configuration (Files.wxs) - Registry entries for add-in discovery (Registry.wxs) - End-user license agreement (License.rtf) Build System: - PowerShell build script (Build-Installer.ps1) • Discovers all 44 Revit 2026 plugins • Compiles plugins using MSBuild • Gathers compiled DLLs • Generates Revit .addin manifest files • Organizes files for packaging Documentation: - Comprehensive installer guide (INSTALLER_README.md) • Prerequisites and software requirements • Build process (3 steps) • Installation instructions for end users • Customization options • Troubleshooting guide • Advanced deployment options - Quick start guide (QUICKSTART.md) • 5-minute setup • Common issues and fixes • Next steps Features: ✓ All 44 plugins packaged in single MSI ✓ Automatic Revit 2026 add-in discovery ✓ Clean install/uninstall with registry cleanup ✓ Per-machine installation support ✓ Professional installation wizard ✓ License agreement display ✓ Customizable branding and paths ✓ Silent installation support via msiexec ✓ Upgrade/repair capabilities Installation creates: - Program Files\Case Plugins for Revit 2026\ ├── Binaries\ (44 compiled DLLs) ├── Manifests\ (44 Revit .addin files) └── Documentation\ https://claude.ai/code/session_01687paX9xf1Jz1qZE4ZkMWE
Create detailed documentation for users who prefer ZIP-based installation instead of MSI installer. Includes two complete guides: ZIP_INSTALLATION_GUIDE.md: - Complete manual installation instructions - Two installation options (Program Files vs Revit AppData folder) - Step-by-step setup with screenshots references - Registry entry creation (manual and automated) - Troubleshooting section with common issues - Advanced options (network installation, multiple versions) - Uninstall instructions - Silent installation via PowerShell - Per-machine and per-user deployment strategies ZIP_QUICK_REFERENCE.md: - One-page quick reference - Side-by-side option comparison - Quick installation steps - Common issues with fast solutions - File structure overview - All 44 plugins listed Both guides cover: ✓ File structure and what's included ✓ Prerequisites (.NET 4.8, Revit 2026) ✓ Two installation methods (Program Files, AppData) ✓ Registry configuration (if needed) ✓ Verification steps ✓ Uninstall process ✓ Troubleshooting (plugins not loading, permissions, etc.) ✓ Advanced scenarios (network shares, multiple versions) Installation time: 5-10 minutes (faster than MSI for some users) Admin required: Only for Option A (Program Files) Best for: Development, custom installations, network deployments https://claude.ai/code/session_01687paX9xf1Jz1qZE4ZkMWE
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Set up the deploy/2026 directory for Revit 2026 plugins: ✓ Created deploy/2026 folder ✓ Copied all 38 .addin manifest files from SharedProject folders ✓ Added Build-2026-Deploy.ps1 PowerShell script Build-2026-Deploy.ps1 script will: - Compile all 44 plugins for Revit 2026 - Copy compiled DLLs to deploy/2026/ - Copy supporting files (templates, families, etc.) - Generate build summary Usage on Windows: .\Build-2026-Deploy.ps1 -Configuration Release Files currently in deploy/2026/: - All 38 .addin manifest files - Ready to receive compiled DLLs Next step: Run Build-2026-Deploy.ps1 on Windows with Visual Studio to compile the plugins and populate the folder with DLLs. https://claude.ai/code/session_01687paX9xf1Jz1qZE4ZkMWE
Fixed 33 .vbproj files under *.2026 folders: - Changed HintPath from: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Revit 2023\ - Changed HintPath to: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Revit 2026\ This resolves build errors where Revit API types were not found: ✓ RevitAPI.dll now points to Revit 2026 ✓ RevitAPIUI.dll now points to Revit 2026 ✓ All namespaces (Autodesk.Revit.UI, Autodesk.Revit.DB, etc.) now resolve correctly Plugins updated: - Case.AppsRibbon - Case.BasicReporting - Case.ChangeReplaceFamTypeNames - Case.DeleteViewsAndPurge - Case.Directionality - Case.DoorMarkRenumber - Case.Export.Families - Case.ExtrudeRoomsToMass - Case.FreeBenchmarking - Case.HiddenParameterToParameter - Case.ImageToDraftingView - Case.LightingLayout - Case.LineChanger - Case.ModeledRoomTags - Case.MultiViewDuplicate - Case.RoomSync - Case.SharedParameters - Case.Subs.DeleteViewsAndPurge - Case.Subs.Exceler8 - Case.Subs.Linestyles - Case.Subs.MultiViewDuplicate - Case.Subs.OpenNURBS - Case.Subs.Renamer - Case.Subs.RoomsToMass - Case.Subs.SharedParameters - Case.Subs.SuperTag - Case.Subs.ViewSync - Case.Subs.ViewTemplates - Case.Subs.Worksets - Case.Subs.Xyz - Case.ViewTemplates - Case.ViewportReporting - Case.AppName (template) Next step: Projects should now build successfully against Revit 2026 SDK https://claude.ai/code/session_01687paX9xf1Jz1qZE4ZkMWE
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