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📝 Duplicator

Duplicator enables bulk duplication of multiple Revit elements simultaneously, eliminating the need to duplicate sheets, views, schedules, and legends one by one.
Version 1.8 | The Best of the Best

Overview​

This tool speeds up the duplication process for Revit project elements by allowing batch operations on multiple items at once. Perfect for creating design variants, fire safety plans, or multiple similar sheets and views while maintaining consistent naming conventions.

Key Features​

Usage includes:

  • Universal Element Support: Duplicate sheets, views, schedules, legends, and groups in bulk operations.
  • Flexible Duplication Types: Choose between detailing, without detailing, or dependent view options.
  • Selective Content Control: Include or exclude specific categories like views, schedules, images, text, and lines.
  • Smart Naming Options: Add suffixes, replace text, or modify sheet numbers and names automatically.
  • Unique Identifier Handling: Automatically manages duplicate sheet numbers with asterisk marking.
  • Time-Saving Operations: Complete in seconds what would take minutes of manual duplication.

Requirements​

Before using Duplicator, ensure your environment meets the following prerequisites:

 Autodesk Revit: From version 2020 to newest.
 NonicaTab: NonicaTab Pro or NonicaTab Free.

Video​

note

This video was recorded with a previous version of the tool. There has been updates and new features implemented:

  • Assign a specific View Template to all duplicate views.

Usage​

Basic Bulk Duplication​

  1. Navigate to NonicaTab → Duplicator.
  2. Select Element Type: Choose what you want to duplicate:
    • Views: Floor plans, sections, elevations, 3D views, etc.
    • Sheets: Drawing sheets with all their contents
    • Groups: Model or detail groups
    • Schedules: Quantity schedules and tables
    • Legends: Legend views and symbols
  3. Select Elements: Choose items from the displayed list:
    • Range Selection: Click first item, hold Shift, click last item
    • Individual Selection: Click multiple items
  4. Configure Duplication Options: Set up your duplication preferences using the options below.

View Duplication Configuration​

  1. Duplication Type:
    • Duplicate with Detailing: Copies view with all annotations and dimensions
    • Duplicate without Detailing: Copies view geometry only, no annotations
    • As Dependent: Creates linked copy that maintains connection to original view
  2. Naming Options:
    • Add Suffix: Append text to original names (e.g., "*Fire", "_Copy", "-Alt")
    • Replace Text: Substitute existing text with new text across all names
  3. Execute: Click Duplicate Selected to process all chosen views.

Sheet Duplication with Advanced Options​

  1. Duplication Type: Select Duplicate with Detailing for full content copying.
  2. Sheet Content Control: Choose which categories to include:
    • Views: Floor plans, sections, elevations placed on sheets
    • Legends: Legend views and symbol libraries
    • Schedules: Quantity schedules and tables
    • Images: Raster images and logos
    • Lines: Detail lines and annotations
    • Text: Text notes and labels
  3. Naming Configuration:
    • Sheet Number: Modify numbering system (handles duplicates with asterisk)
    • Sheet Name: Add suffix or replace text in sheet titles
    • View Names: Control naming of views within duplicated sheets
  4. Execute: Click Duplicate Selected (note: sheet duplication may take several seconds).

Advanced Workflow Examples​

Fire Safety Plan Creation:

  1. Select multiple floor plan views
  2. Choose "Duplicate with Detailing"
  3. Add suffix "*Fire" to distinguish from base plans
  4. Use duplicated views for fire safety annotations

Multi-Discipline Sheet Sets:

  1. Select sheet range for duplication
  2. Configure content to exclude schedules but include views
  3. Add discipline suffix to sheet names
  4. Create separate sheet sets for different trades

FAQ​

The tool automatically marks conflicting sheet numbers with an asterisk (*) since sheet numbers must be unique in Revit. You can manually update these numbers after duplication.

Yes, the sheet duplication options allow you to selectively include or exclude views, legends, schedules, images, lines, and text. Uncheck categories you don't want to include in the duplicated sheets.

"With Detailing" copies all annotations and dimensions, "Without Detailing" copies only the model geometry, and "As Dependent" creates a linked view that updates when the original changes.

Sheet duplication is more complex as it involves copying multiple elements (views, schedules, annotations, etc.) and their relationships. The process may take several seconds when duplicating multiple sheets with extensive content.

The naming modifications are applied during the duplication process. If you need different names, you can use the ReNamer tool afterwards or manually rename individual elements as needed.

Yes, duplicated views maintain their view template assignments and visibility settings (or those can be switched). However, if you modify view templates later, dependent views will update while independent duplicates will not.