ProSheets, a powerful add-in for Autodesk Revit, has undergone numerous updates since its inception, consistently enhancing its capabilities for exporting and printing Revit projects. This log details the evolution of ProSheets, highlighting new features, improvements, and bug fixes across its version history. The primary focus of these updates has been to streamline the export process, increase compatibility with various Revit and AutoCAD versions, and refine user experience through UI/UX enhancements.
Version History and Key Updates
Recent Enhancements (Versions 2.1.0 – 2.1.2)
Recent updates have focused on stability and compatibility. Version 2.1.2 resolved a critical crash for free users with no internet connection and addressed a missing IFC export option in newer Revit versions. Version 2.1.1 improved the image binding feature’s reliability and added support for AutoCAD 2026, while also fixing several IFC export issues, including project base point accuracy and conflicts with Autodesk Forma. A significant new feature in version 2.1.0 is the XML export functionality, allowing users to create XML files from Sheet and View parameters. Enhancements in this version also included improved PDF24 behavior in silent installations.
Core Features and Compatibility (Versions 2.0.0 – 2.0.8)
Version 2.0.8 introduced compatibility with Autodesk Revit 2026 and the ability to set IFC Category mapping. Earlier in this series, version 2.0.7 fixed issues with exporting DWG with bound images and nested families. Version 2.0.5 added FIPS compliance support. A notable milestone was version 2.0.0, which implemented a licensing system for subscriptions and introduced general UI enhancements, including options to delete Sheet/View Sets and clean temporary files after DWG exports.
Expanding Export Options and User Experience (Versions 1.5.0 – 1.5.2)
Version 1.5.2 addressed issues with PDF page order after combining sheets/views and conflicts in workshared models. Version 1.5.1 introduced backward compatibility for profiles and fixed bugs related to space characters in filenames and filter functionality. Version 1.5.0 brought significant enhancements, including the application of Paper Size and Orientation via context menus, inclusion of File Header information for IFC Exports, and updated Custom File Name windows.
Major Overhauls and New Formats (Versions 1.4.0 – 1.4.0)
Version 1.4.0 marked a substantial update with the introduction of the “Bind Image to exported DWG file” feature. It also included the Revit 2025 upgrade, French translation availability, and enhancements to IFC classification settings, view sheet browsing, and filtering. Users gained the ability to reorder sheets without breaking hyperlinks and utilize Project Information Parameters for PDF filenames.
Stability and Workflow Improvements (Versions 1.3.0 – 1.3.3)
Version 1.3.3 implemented the latest PDF24 version and improved initial loading performance. Earlier, version 1.3.0 introduced new options for managing temporary hide/isolate modes, worksharing display, and reveal constraints during export. It also added new variables for building export paths and supported printing using the native Revit printer for specific versions.
IFC and PDF Export Refinements (Versions 1.2.0 – 1.2.18)
A series of updates in the 1.2.x range progressively refined IFC and PDF export capabilities. Version 1.2.18 added compatibility with Revit 2024 and the ability to print Legend Views. Earlier versions introduced features like removing sheets/views from export jobs, advanced IFC settings, improved custom filename builders, and better handling of various export formats like DWF, NWC, and IMG. The user interface also saw continuous refinement, with column widths auto-adjusting and easier access to editing filenames.
Key Features and Functionality
ProSheets offers a robust set of features designed to automate and simplify the Revit export process:
- Multiple Export Formats: Supports export to PDF, DWG, DWF, NWC, IFC, and image formats (JPEG, PNG, TIFF).
- Customizable Naming Rules: Allows users to build advanced naming rules using project information parameters, custom fields, and separators.
- Batch Export: Efficiently exports multiple sheets and views with customizable settings.
- IFC Export Options: Includes advanced settings for IFC export, category mapping, and file header information.
- Image Binding: Enables binding images directly into exported DWG files.
- Profile Management: Allows saving and reusing export rules and settings in profiles.
- UI/UX Enhancements: Continuous improvements to the user interface for a more intuitive and efficient workflow.
- Compatibility: Regularly updated to support the latest versions of Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
The evolution of ProSheets demonstrates a commitment to providing users with a powerful, flexible, and reliable tool for managing their Revit project exports. Users can explore further details and download the latest version from the Autodesk App Store.