Snaptrude Manager is a plugin that users need to install on Revit to enable seamless interoperability between Snaptrude and Revit models.
Install Snaptrude Manager
Follow the steps below to download and install the Snaptrude Manager:
Step 1: To download the Snaptrude manager for Revit, go to the import tab in any project.
Step 2: Click on Revit files and select 'Download Snaptrude Manager'.
Step 3: Installing the Manager: Double click and run the downloaded manager. Follow the instructions on the installation wizard to complete installing Snaptrude manager.
During setup, you'll be prompted to select the Revit versions you want to use with the manager. The manager automatically detects all the Revit versions installed in your system. After making your selections, click "Next" to begin the installation.
Note: 1. Close all the open Revit files before installing the manager. If a Revit instance is open, then the manager will show an error asking you to close the Revit instance and try again.
2. Also, please make sure to disable any pop up blockers or any antivirus software before the installation begins.
Step 3: Enable “Always load” upon opening Revit: After installation, open Revit. When the pop-up appears asking to load Snaptrude Manager as a plug-in, select 'Always load' to proceed.
Step 4: Login to Snaptrude: Open Snaptrude Manager from the Revit Workspace and click on 'Login to Snaptrude'. You will be redirected to Snaptrude on a new browser tab, where you will be asked to 'Open Snaptrude Manager'. (Please ensure the pop-up blockers for the browser are disabled during this process.)
Note: If the login to the Snaptrude Manager fails, please make sure the Snaptrude APIs are whitelisted by your IT department. To know more, visit: How to verify if Snaptrude Manager APIs are Whitelisted?
To log out of the manager, click on your username to open the dropdown menu, then select 'Log out'.
Update Snaptrude Manager
After installing Snaptrude Manager 4.1, you will receive an in-Revit prompt when a new update is available whenever you open the Snaptrude Manager. You can choose to Skip for Later or Update immediately.
Update Manager Process:
Click Update
Click Install Update This initiates the installation process.
Note: During this process, you will be prompted to close all open Revit instances/versions to complete the installation.
Once installation is complete, launch the Manager again and log in to start using it.
Skip and Update Later:
Users may Skip the update, but doing so could lead to issues with export/import fidelity. In some future releases, the Skip for Later option may not be available if the update is mandatory (e.g., critical new features addition or technical updates).