BCF Reader - User Guide & Reference

The BCF Reader utility (BIM Collab category) Modeless BCF/BCFzip file reader. Reads BIM Collaboration Format coordination files, lists issues, details description, and navigates active Revit views directly to the issue 3D coordinates..

1. Overview & Key Capabilities

The BCF Reader tool is designed to improve workflow efficiency by automating standard tasks. Key capabilities include:

• Modeless BCF/BCFzip file reader.
• Reads BIM Collaboration Format coordination files, lists issues, details description, and navigates active Revit views directly to the issue 3D coordinates.

2. Detailed Step-by-Step Usage

Follow these instructions to use the tool in your active Revit session:

1. Launch BCF Reader modeless panel.
2. Click Load BCF to choose a coordination file (.bcf or .bcfzip).
3. Browse issues showing titles, descriptions, and snapshots.
4. Select an issue to update the active Revit view and zoom directly to the coordinate location.

3. Technical Specifications & Under the Hood

Revit API Integration

• Key API Components: BCF zip archive decompression, camera viewport orientation mapping (View3D parameters: EyePosition, UpDirection, ForwardDirection).
• Transaction Handling: All modifications are packaged into a single Revit API transaction. If any error occurs, the changes are rolled back automatically to preserve model integrity.

[!TIP] Best Practice Tip: Double-clicking BCF issues in the reader automatically navigates and aligns your Revit active 3D view to match the coordinator's viewport.