关于BIM360中Revit文件房间与空间显示异常及generateMasterViews参数配置的技术问询

Let’s break down your questions and share actionable solutions based on Forge and BIM360 capabilities:

1. Can we use the Data Management API to set generateMasterViews=true when loading Revit files into BIM360 folders? #

Absolutely! When using the Data Management API to trigger derivative generation for files in BIM360, you can include the generateMasterViews parameter in your translation job payload—just like you would with the Model Derivative API.

Here’s how to implement it:

• When creating a translation job for your BIM360 file, add the advanced section within the SVF format configuration, setting generateMasterViews to true.
• Example payload snippet:

  {
    "input": {
      "urn": "your-bim360-file-urn"
    },
    "output": {
      "formats": [
        {
          "type": "svf",
          "views": ["2d", "3d"],
          "advanced": {
            "generateMasterViews": true
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  }
  

• This will ensure the processed derivative includes room/space volumes, matching the behavior you see when processing files directly in your own object storage bucket.

2. Can we configure BIM360 to automatically enable this parameter for all uploaded Revit files? #

There’s no built-in global setting in BIM360 to default generateMasterViews=true for all Revit uploads, but you can automate this behavior with two reliable workarounds:

• Webhook-triggered automation: Set up a BIM360 webhook that activates whenever a new Revit file is uploaded to your target folders. When the webhook fires, call the Data Management API to initiate a translation job with the generateMasterViews flag enabled. This removes manual steps and ensures consistent processing for every new file.
• Custom upload workflow: Build a dedicated upload interface (using Forge APIs) for your team to use when adding Revit files to BIM360. This interface can automatically inject the generateMasterViews parameter into the translation job every time a file is uploaded, standardizing the process across your organization.

Quick Recap #

The root issue is that BIM360’s default translation process doesn’t enable generateMasterViews automatically, which is why you only see room/space points instead of volumes. By explicitly setting this parameter via API—either for individual files or automatically via webhooks/custom workflows—you’ll get the room/space visualization you expect in Forge Viewer.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Alder Moriggi