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EVOLVE Mechanical 10.0.1

Updated 2 hours ago by Jason Earl

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Compatibility

  • Autodesk® Revit® 2024.3.4
  • Autodesk® Revit® 2025.4.5
  • Autodesk® Revit® 2026.4.1
  • Autodesk® Revit® 2027.0.2

Summary

EVOLVE Mechanical 10.0 focuses on making prefabrication workflows faster and more flexible. Spooling and packaging have been redesigned for clarity and control, the auto-sleeve tool now covers ITM fittings, and new options across hangers, offsets, and dimension labeling give you more precision with less effort. This release also adds Revit 2027 support.

Update Training Course

To learn all about the new update complete the training course below on EVOLVE University:

TRAINING COURSE LINK HERE

Configuration setting incompatibilities

Some features' project configurations may not be compatible with previous versions. To prevent compatibility issues, all project members should be on the same version.

🎉New

Modeling & Routing

  • RFA Stiffeners can now be auto-placed on ITM duct via a new Quick Tool, streamlining ductwork reinforcement.
  • The Auto Sleeve tool now works with ITM fittings, including elbows, transitions, tees, dampers, and more — not just straights. Sleeves are automatically sized using the fitting geometry.
  • You can now specify a custom rotation angle when using Add Fitting. Previously limited to 90°, you can now choose from preset angles or enter your own, making elbow placement faster and more flexible.
  • Align Run Intersection can now match the slope of the stationary run to the branch. A new settings dropdown lets you choose to always match, never match, or be prompted each time.
  • Insert Offset now provides clearer error messages when an offset is placed out of bounds. 
  • Add/Remove Unions now handles existing unions on straights more reliably. Improved logic prevents incorrect union placement when unions already exist on a run.

Hangers, Supports & Clearances

  • The Seismic Support Placement tool now uses the eVolve_Feature parameter for content identification, consistent with how hangers, sleeves, and straps work. Existing content using eVolve_CategoryId continues to work.
  • A new Minimum Trapeze Width setting is available in Hanger Placement. You can now define a floor for trapeze hanger width (default 1'-0") to ensure hangers meet your project standards.
  • The redundant "Create Unfiltered View" option has been removed from the Hanger Placement dialog. This setting is still available in Hanger Placement Settings where it belongs.

Spooling & Packaging

  • Spooling and packaging have been redesigned for a clearer, more flexible workflow. New dedicated ribbon commands — Add To Spool, Remove From Spool, Merge Spools, Add To Package, Remove From Package, Merge Packages, and Delete Spool — replace the previous Modify Spool/Package commands. Existing spools are never modified during worksharing sync that previously caused failed syncs, and visual cues now highlight what's already spooled or packaged during each operation.
  • Spool auto-dimension labels are now customizable. You can enable reference labels (e.g., F_C, C_E), choose a delimiter, and control label placement. Labels are intelligently generated based on fitting type.
  • The Single Numbering column in Renumber Configuration has been moved out of the Common Numbering / Identical Part Determination section to reduce confusion.

Reports & Data

  • Reports now support a secondary filter on the primary profile. You can maintain one master data profile and apply per-report filters, eliminating the need to duplicate profiles for each report.
  • Reports no longer require a primary profile. This removes an unnecessary constraint and supports new data source workflows.
  • You can now select a specific sheet when using an Excel file as an External Data table source. Previously, only the first worksheet was used.
  • Data Profiles now support PowerShell post-processing. After a profile resolves, a script can modify, filter, reorder, or extend the dataset before it's returned — giving you full control over exported data.

Performance & Stability

  • The option to disable background processes during worksharing sync now also applies to Reload Latest, reducing sync-related delays in large workshared projects.
  • Revit 2027 is now supported. Revit 2023 is no longer supported. 

💪Fixes

  • Fixed: Insert Offset using Target Elevation with Top/Bottom was treating the value as a distance rather than an elevation. 
  • Fixed: Automatic Sleeve placement with Box Outs enabled could miss some sleeves. 
  • Fixed: The "Place RFA Stiffeners" button was missing from the Quick Tools panel in Revit 2027. 
  • Fixed: RFA Stiffeners were not auto-sizing to round duct in Revit 2027. 
  • Fixed: Hanger Placement could place the wrong hanger in certain scenarios. 
  • Fixed: Hardware Size was not populating for newly placed hangers. 
  • Fixed: Define Spool could throw an unhandled error. 
  • Fixed: Deleting a package could throw an unhandled exception. 
  • Fixed: Point Manager could cause Revit to become unresponsive when renumbering points. 
  • Fixed: Configuration Exchange did not retain order numbers when importing from within Parameter Sync. 
  • Fixed: "Press Enter Key for Finish" was not working correctly in Revit 2027. 
  • Fixed: Several crashes when opening models or starting new projects in Revit 2027. 

📂Content Updates

🎉New

  • Added new pipe valve families:
    • eM_PA_Valve_Ball_Bronze
    • eM_PA_Valve_Butterfly_Ductile_Iron_Gear_Large
    • eM_PA_Valve_Butterfly_Ductile_Iron_Gear_Small
    • eM_PA_Valve_Butterfly_Ductile_Iron_Handle
    • eM_PA_Valve_Check_Bronze_Soldered
    • eM_PA_Valve_Check_Cast_Iron_Soldered
    • eM_PA_Valve_Gate_Cast_Iron_Flanged_Large
    • eM_PA_Valve_Gate_Cast_Iron_Flanged_Small
    • eM_PA_Valve_Globe_Bronze_Soldered
    • eM_PA_Valve_Globe_Cast_Iron_Flanged
  • Added new Basic Strut Trapeze with Rod hanger families. Each tier configuration is provided as a dedicated family:
    • With hardware: 1–4 tier (one family per tier count)
    • Without hardware: 1–10 tier (one family per tier count)
    • Refer to this Help Page for detailed information about these families.
  • Added a new tag for trapeze tier offsets.
    • This tag references a new multi-text parameter, Trapeze_Tier_Offsets, and dynamically reports a list of the Elevation from Level values for each tier in a trapeze family. The value for the parameter is generated through a new Parameter Sync rule.
  • Reports Updates:
    • Added the existing EVOLVE reports to the installer (previously available for download and configuration on Foresite).
      • Added Report Global Configuration files.
        • eV_ReportConfigurations.eVGlobal
        • eV_ReportConfigurations.eVGlobal.signature
        • eE_ReportConfigurations.eVGlobal
        • eE_ReportConfigurations.eVGlobal.signature
        • Report configuration files include Report Manager configurations for each Report as well as supporting Data Profiles for each Report.
      • Reports now appear automatically in Report Manager.
      • While customization is supported, Reports included in the installer are configured to work out of the box with no additional setup required by the end user.
    • The following existing Reports are included:
      • Equipment BOM: Reports a list of equipment with their family names, type names and quantities.
      • Equipment Schedule: Reports a list of equipment with approval status, description, size and comments.
      • Sample Report: Reports a list of families and types and their quantities.
      • Trapeze Report: Reports essential information for the fabrication of legacy strut trapeze hangers (i.e. Family Name begins with eV_ASM_HS_Trapeze).
      • BOM: Reports a bill of materials for mechanical elements from the Origin database.
      • BOM for Duct Round: Reports a bill of materials for round duct from the Origin database.
      • BOM for Pipe: Reports a bill of materials for pipe from the Origin database.
      • Duct Fitting Order Detail: Reports order details for duct fitting elements from the Origin database.
      • Duct Rectangular Straights: Reports a list of rectangular straight duct from the Origin database.
      • Duct Weight Report: Reports weights from duct elements from the Origin database.
      • ITM Ancillaries Report: Reports ancillary items associated with modeled ITMs from the Origin database.
      • ITM Hangers: Reports a list of ITM hangers from the Origin database, including counts, size, and elevation.
      • Pipe Cut List Report: Reports a cut list for pipe from the Origin database.
    • Added new Reports:
      • eV_Basic Strut Trapeze With Rod - Assemblies Report
      • eV_Basic Strut Trapeze With Rod - BOM Report
      • eV_Basic Strut Trapeze With Rod - Cut List Report
      • eV_Basic Strut Trapeze With Rod - Build Report
      • eV_Single Element Hangers - Assemblies Report
      • eV_Single Element Hangers - BOM Report
      • eV_Single Element Hangers - Cut List Report
      • eV_Single Element Hangers - Build Report
  • Added new schedules to the project template file and schedules file:
    • eV_Basic Strut Trapeze with Rod - Assembly List
    • eV_Basic Strut Trapeze with Rod - Bill of Materials
    • eV_Basic Strut Trapeze with Rod - Cut List
    • eV_Basic Strut Trapeze with Rod - Fabrication
    • eV_Single Element Hangers - Assembly List
    • eV_Single Element Hangers - Bill of Materials
    • eV_Single Element Hangers - Cut List
    • eV_Single Element Hangers - Fabrication
  • Added a new detail view to the project template file:
    • Basic Strut Trapeze with Rod
  • Added new Parameter Sync rules:
    • Strut Part Description
    • Trapeze Assembly Part Description
    • Trapeze Tier Offsets
    • Basic Strut Trapeze with Rod - Geometry
    • Basic Strut Trapeze with Rod - Schedule Data
    • Single Element Hanger Part Description
    • Single Element Hanger - Schedule Data
    • Pipe Valves Part Size
    • Pipe Valves Part Description
  • Added new Part Encoder rules (and supporting Data Profiles):
    • Basic Strut Trapeze with Rod - Part Encoder
    • Channel Trapeze - Part Encoder
    • Single Element Hanger - Part Encoder
  • Added new global functions:
    • Get-R2SideOffsetCalc
    • Get-StrutChannelTypeDepth

👍Improvements

  • Updates to Single Element Hanger Families:
    • Affected families:
      • Cable Hanger
      • Clevis Hanger
      • Clevis Roller Hanger
      • J-Hanger
      • Saddle Duct Hanger - Cable
      • Saddle Duct Hanger - Rod
      • Swivel Ring Hanger
      • Trapeze Roller Hanger
    • Added support for the Seismic Support feature (excludes the cable hanger and cable saddle duct hanger)
      • For hangers with (1) rod, selecting "Center of Rod" will only place a single seismic support.
      • As a workaround, users can select the "Edge of Strut" option in the tool to place (2) seismic supports.
    • Added support for new single element hanger schedules.
    • Added support for new part encoder and part description rules.
    • Added support for mounting attachment vertical offsets and insert depths.
    • Added support for single element hanger Reports.
    • Updated default rod rounding values to 1/8".
    • Removed previous part description customization parameters.
    • Exposed eVolve_PartType to be used for part description customization.
  • Updates to Channel Trapeze Families:
    • Added support for the Trapeze Assembly Part Description Parameter Sync rule.
    • Added support for the Trapeze Tier Offsets Parameter Sync rule.
    • Added support for the Channel Trapeze Part Encoder rule.
    • Added support for Channel Trapeze Reports.

💪Stability

  • Renamed channel trapeze families to be in-line with other trapeze families.
  • Separated the Angled Channel Trapeze family into (2) families (one for each tier).
  • Updated the subcategory of channel trapeze families in the Content Browser to "Channel Trapeze".
  • Updated the subcategory of legacy strut trapeze families (i.e. eV_ASM_HS_Trapeze_#_Tier) in the Content Browser to "Strut Trapeze (Legacy)".
  • Deprecated the Parameter Sync rule "eM_Pipe & Duct Hangers Part Description".
  • Deprecated the Parameter Sync rule "eM_Cable Hangers Part Description".
  • Deprecated the Data Profile "eM_Pipe, Duct, Cable Hangers Encoding".
  • Deprecated the Part Encoder rule "eM_Pipe, Duct, Cable Hangers Encoder".

🧠Technical Notes

API Notices

  • New API methods
    • eVolve.Core.Revit.Framework.API.OpenPowerShellEditorDialog
    • eVolve.Core.Revit.Framework.API.ExecutePowerShell
    • eVolve.Core.Revit.Framework.API.GetPowerShellResultAsDictionary
    • eVolve.Core.Revit.Framework.API.OpenPowerShellTesterUtility
    • eVolve.Core.Revit.Framework.API.RegisterPowerShellTesterResultProcessor
    • eVolve.Core.Revit.Framework.API.UnregisterPowerShellTesterResultProcessor
    • eVolve.Core.Revit.ParameterSync.API.GetParameterSyncRuleNames
    • eVolve.Core.Revit.ParameterSync.API.ProcessElement
    • eVolve.Core.Revit.ParameterSync.API.CloseProcessingSession
    • eVolve.Core.Revit.ParameterSync.API.OpenConfigurationDialog
  • API signature changes
  • Removed API methods

Known Technical Issues

Compatibility issue with other addins

Our product uses DevExpress 25.2.5 for it's UI components. Any other Revit addin (regardless of vendor) installed on the client also using DevExpress but on a different version may cause crashes and/or unpredictable behavior with our product and/or the other addin. When this is the case, the user must either uninstall the other addin or contact the vendor to issue a new release with updated DevExpress references.

External communication

Access to the following must be allowed and unfiltered on all client machines:

  • api.evolvemep.com

Revit Project Units

Unit precision

Content and/or default configurations shipped with the product use measurements of a set precision level. Revit projects must use (at a minimum) this precision level otherwise content and/or configurations may produce errors, incorrect results, or behave unpredictably.

Length units must be set to a precision of at least:

  • 1/32" in imperial
  • 0.0001 m in metric
Rounding

Configuration data will be saved against the precision level at the time of save, regardless of the precision level of the previous value.

For example, assume a configuration value is currently set to 2 1/32" and the current precision level is 1/16". When the user opens the configuration form, the value will show as 2 1/16". Upon the user clicking OK or Apply, the value will be saved as 2 1/16" even if the user did not explicitly update this particular value. The value will remain 2 1/16" even after the precision level is changed to 1/32", however at this point the user can update and save the configuration value as 2 1/32".

Duplicate Custom Properties

When multiple custom properties with the same name are present, only the first one will be editable in the eVolve Properties grid. Additionally, the respective eM_ property with the same name will have the data type of this first entry.

In the event there is a duplicate name with a different data type this can cause issues if it is not fixed across all models (where the first property by the name is the same data type for all). These situations will need to be addressed manually.

Licensing

When a license is disabled, the following automatic processes will not run which can cause the elements they update to become "stale" and/or lead to data issues:

  • Data protection prompts and integrity enforcement on elements with a Pre-Fab Package (eV_PackageId) assigned
  • Spool Modeling
    • Modification: updates association of parts merged into/added to/removed from a spool
      • Prompt to add parts cut into or added on to the end of an existing spool
      • Prompt to update sheets when a spool is modified
      • Prompt to renumber when a spool is modified
    • Deletion: disassociates parts, deletes generated spool sheets
    • Change monitoring: assists in monitoring spools on the document
      • If this is re-enabled in a session where spools have been modified then this must be rebuilt by either closing/reopening the model or by opening Prefab Manager. Failure to do so can cause incorrect behavior with the execution and/or detection of spooling events.
    • Reset on Copy: when a spool is created via a copy from existing, associations of the "source" spool (packages, status, etc.) are removed from the new spool
    • Assignment to Locations based on part assignments
  • Properties
    • Fabrication Part properties sync with Revit parameters
    • Carry over values
  • Working with Family Hangers may fail or produce incorrect results
  • Automatic control of product specific View Template parameters
  • Parameter Sync
  • Workset Manager
  • Macro Automation
  • Gauge Manager
  • Colorizer
  • Part Encoder
  • Automatic Point Status updating
  • Automatic Renumber

Default Configurations

Default feature configurations (what is applied when a feature is first used within a model) is applied in the following order (first match wins):

  1. Configuration exists within the model (i.e. the project template the model was created with contains configuration information)
  2. Default configuration is defined within Network Default Configuration of Workstation Settings
  3. Default configuration exists in the local machine's user profile folder for the product the feature was opened under
  4. Factory defaults are used

Localization

On startup, our product will set the Revit process' localization/culture according to the language settings configured. If the auto detect setting (which is the default) is used the culture will be set to the language which Revit was launched in.

Examples:

  • Auto detect is set and Revit is launched in English. The culture will be set to "en-US".
  • Auto detect is set and Revit is launched in French. The culture will be set to "fr-FR".
  • French is set as the language and Revit is launched in English. The culture will be set "en-US".

When the environment is in a hybrid setup where all of the following localizations are not consistent: Windows, Revit, and eVolve - the following inconsistencies can occur:

  • Some dialog messages may display in a different language
  • Numeric formatting may be inconsistent
    • For example, if Revit Project Units define numbers using the #,###.## format and the culture is set to use French, some numeric values may appear as # ###,##
    • Certain input fields may require for data to be entered in the format of either the Project Units or the culture
Number Formatting

The following are supported number formats for decimal values. If the settings below are not used, some features may not work as expected.

  • 123,456,789.00 when running in the English language
  • 123.456.789,00 when running in the French language

Revit Limitations

In Revit versions prior to 2023, eVolve Properties, Mechanical Properties, and Compare Data may not update when selecting similar elements. To refresh the data displayed in this situation, click on a empty space within the view to clear the grid and then select the target element.

Misc

  • Some features which utilize background processes and data caches may not work correctly until a project is saved with a unique RVT file name.
  • If a Revit Workset referenced in a Workset Manager rule is deleted then Workset Manager configuration must be addressed immediately, otherwise elements may continue to be assigned to the deleted Workset.
  • A licensed version of Microsoft Excel must be installed on the local machine for some import/export functionality to work.
  • Background processes required for successful operation of the product are flagged as optional within Revit. If Revit fails to load them for any reason, the user will not be notified.
  • The PowerShell version used for the execution of scripts depends upon the host Revit version:
    • Revit 2025+ uses 7.4.2
    • Prior versions use 5.1
  • Some file operations may not work as expected when using either a network path, mapped folder location, or a directory which utilizes Windows symbolic or junction links. When this is encountered, it is recommended to use a local user path (such as the user's desktop) to perform the operation.
  • Due to Revit's internal workings, Revit should be set to open on your primary monitor. When Revit is initially opened on a monitor other than the system's primary, unexpected/unpredictable behavior can occur with the initialization methods.

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