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Holmes

Automated Revit element visibility troubleshooting

Revit plugin that performs automated tests to diagnose why elements are hidden in specific views, helping users find missing elements with one click.

Pricing
€15.00
Alternatives
GLTF Exporter for Revit, Rhino 3D, Akular
Who it's for
Architecture, Structural Engineering, MEP Engineering
Not publicly specified raisedEarly Stage
Founded 2018 · 2-10 employees, Barcelona-based consulting firm
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WHY IT EXISTS

Why This Tool Exists

The Problem

Revit users spend significant time manually troubleshooting why elements mysteriously disappear from specific views. With Revit's 30+ visibility controls (filters, worksets, view range, etc.), identifying the root cause can take hours of investigation.

The Solution

Holmes automatically performs 13 diagnostic tests to identify why elements are hidden in views. Users simply select the missing element in any visible view, click Holmes, and receive a detailed report showing which views have issues and the specific reasons for visibility problems.

USAGE

How You Use It

Delivery Method
Plugin
Integrations
Autodesk Revit
Disciplines
Architecture, Structural Engineering, Mep Engineering
Workflows
Visualization & Presentation
Project Phases
Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation
Project Types
Commercial, Residential, Healthcare, Education, Mixed-Use, Infrastructure
TRANSPARENCY

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

Input
What it needs
Required:Selected Revit element, Active Revit project
Optional:Specific views to analyze, View templates
Formats:Native Revit elements, RVT project files
Output
What you get
Format:Interactive diagnostic interface within Revit
Fields:Element information (Name, Category, ID), Views where element is hidden, Specific reason for hiding, Diagnostic test results
Algorithm
How it works
Model:Rule-based diagnostic system (13 automated tests)
Accuracy:Claims to detect visibility issues with rule-based testing (test coverage not specified)
Privacy
How your data is protected
Retention:Not publicly specified
Training:Not applicable (rule-based system)
Compliance:GDPR (EU company)
API
Integration
Endpoint:Not applicable (Revit plugin)
Method:Revit API integration
USE CASES

Use Cases

  • ·Diagnosing missing structural elements in plan views
  • ·Troubleshooting MEP system visibility in specific views
  • ·Identifying filter conflicts hiding architectural elements
  • ·Debugging workset visibility issues in collaborative models
  • ·Training new Revit users on visibility controls
PRICING

Pricing

Free
Trial available via Camilion License Manager
Pro
€15.00 (valid until December 31, 2027)
Enterprise
Contact vendor for volume licensing
Sources & Research NotesResearch date: 2026-02-01
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