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Controlling settings with the INI file

This article applies to Autodesk Interoperability Tools version 9.1 and later.

The AIT.ini file contains settings that define variables, paths, and other settings for the software. Modify settings to customize the software to suit your needs. By changing settings in the AIT.ini file, you can define software defaults that suit your needs or cause other changes in behavior to support your preferred workflow.

The AIT.ini file is located at C:\Users<username>\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\AIT. There is one file for all supported Revit versions.

Important: Always make a backup copy of AIT.ini before making any modifications. This strategy allows you to return to the backup copy if the changes result in unintended behaviors.

Important: Do not modify the INI directly while Revit is running. The Interpoerability Tools may overwrite your manual changes. Only edit the file directly when Revit is closed.

Standardized Data

All these controls need to be located under the heading “[Standardized Data]”.

ShowPublicDbs

Shows or hides the public databases.

Type = Boolean

LocalDbFolder

This trigger supports multiple lines. Each value is a different directory path that contains local databases.

Type = file path

Uniclass2015

Shows or hides Uniclass 2015 classification system.

Type = Boolean

OmniClass

Shows or hides OmniClass classification system.

Type = Boolean

UniFormatAndMasterFormat

Shows or hides Uniformat and MasterFormat classification system.

Type = Boolean

IFC4AndIFC2x3

Shows or hides IFC4 Add1 and IFC2x3 TC1 classification system.

Type = Boolean

UniFormatII

Shows or hides ASTM E1557 – UniFormat II classification system.

Type = Boolean

FICMSpaces

Shows or hides FICM Spaces classification system.

Type = Boolean

CurrentPickList

Shows or hides Uniclass 2015 classification system.

Type = File Path

Example

[StandardizedData]
ShowPublicDbs=1
LocalDbFolder=C:\Users\xxxx\OneDrive\Desktop\Demo Files
LocalDbFolder=C:\RD\Projects\18-001 BIT Consolidation\Test Files
Uniclass2015=0
OmniClass=0
UniFormatAndMasterFormat=0
IFC4AndIFC2x3=1
UniFormatII=1
FICMSpaces=1
FamilySubcategories=1
CurrentPickList=http://www.biminteroperabilitytools.com/classificationmanager/hosteddbs/OmniClass.xlsx

COBie Extension

All these controls need to be located under the heading [COBie].

ShowPublicDbs

Shows or hides the public databases.

Type = Boolean

Example

[COBie]
ShowPublicDbs=1

Model Checker

All these controls need to be located under the heading [ModelChecker].

ShowPublicDbs

Shows or hides the public databases.

Type = Boolean

ShowConfigurator

Shows or hides Model Checker Configurator icon on the ribbon. Model Checker Configurator must be installed to show the button.

Type = Boolean

Example

[ModelChecker]
ShowPublicDbs=1
ShowConfigurator = 0

Equipment Data

All these controls need to be located under the heading [EquipmentData].

ShowPublicDbs

Shows or hides the public databases.

Type = Boolean

Example

[EquipmentData]
ShowPublicDbs=1

Room and Area Sync

All these controls need to be located under the heading [RoomAndAreaSync].

ShowPublicDbs

Shows or hides the public databases.

Type = Boolean

Example

[RoomAndAreaSync]
ShowPublicDbs=1

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