ScheduleExcel

Overview

Schedule Excel lets you export and import Revit schedules to and from Excel, enabling quick editing, review, and round‑trip workflows for schedule data. It appears in the NeroScale ribbon under the Data Exchange panel as “Schedule\nExcel”.

Features

  • Export selected Revit schedules to Excel for editing
  • Import modified Excel files back into Revit schedules
  • Bidirectional workflow (import/export) for schedule data
  • Consistent iconography and placement on the NeroScale ribbon

Getting Started

Prerequisites

  • Autodesk Revit (recommended: 2024+)
  • NeroScale add‑in installed and loaded
  • Microsoft Excel (for editing exported data)

Where to find it

  • Revit → Add‑Ins → NeroScale → Data Exchange → “Schedule\nExcel”

Usage

Export schedules

  1. Open your Revit project and ensure target schedules are present.
  2. Click “Schedule\nExcel” on the NeroScale ribbon.
  3. In the tool window, choose schedules to export.
  4. Confirm export location and run.
  5. Open the resulting Excel file and edit as needed.

Import schedules

  1. Click “Schedule\nExcel” again to open the tool window.
  2. Choose Import mode and select the edited Excel file.
  3. Review the preview of changes (if presented).
  4. Apply changes to update schedule values in Revit.

Best Practices

  • Keep headers intact to preserve column mapping on re‑import.
  • Validate units and formats when editing numeric or formatted fields.
  • Start with a small schedule to verify the round‑trip before scaling up.
  • Use version control or backups for larger updates.

Limitations & Notes

  • Calculated fields or read‑only schedule columns may not be editable.
  • Linked model schedules are typically read‑only unless opened directly.
  • Excel is required only for editing; export produces standard spreadsheet output.

Icon & Ribbon

  • Button label: “Schedule\nExcel”
  • Panel: Data Exchange
  • Icon name: ScheduleExcel (SVG + PNG assets)

Troubleshooting

  • If the icon does not appear, run the icon converter to generate PNGs:
  • See NeroScale/Resources/Icons/Convert-SvgToPng.ps1 and run it from the Icons folder.
  • If schedules don’t appear in the tool, confirm they exist in the active project and are supported.

FAQ

  • Can I import to key schedules? Some key or calculated schedule fields may be read‑only.
  • Does it support shared parameters? Supported if they are visible/editable within schedules.
  • Which Excel formats are supported? Use the format produced by the export flow for best results.