Installation
This chapter walks you through installing ConVoid on your machine.
Before you start, make sure:
- You have downloaded the ConVoid installer.
- You have administrator rights on the target machine.
- Autodesk Revit 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 or 2027 is installed (for the Revit plugin).
Install ConVoid
Run the downloaded setup file and follow the on-screen instructions. The installer will set up the following components:
If the installation does not complete successfully and gets rolled back, this is likely due to missing administrator rights. Right-click the installation file and select "Run as administrator."
ConVoid Manager (Stand-Alone)
The stand-alone application is installed at:
\Program Files (x86)\Conclass AS\ConVoid Manager
ConVoid for Revit
The Revit plugin files are installed in two locations:
- Plugin files (Revit 2023-2026):
\ProgramData\Autodesk\Revit\Addins\%year% - Plugin files (Revit 2027):
\Program Files\Autodesk\Revit\Addins\%year% - Revit Families:
\Documents\conclass\Revit Content\%year%\%language%
The installer automatically detects which Revit versions are present and installs the plugin for each supported version.
Verify the Installation
After installation, open Revit. You should see a new [conclass] ribbon tab in the toolbar. If the tab does not appear, restart Revit or check whether the plugin was installed for your Revit version.
Custom File Paths (Optional)
By default, ConVoid saves families and BCF (BIM Collaboration Format) files in:
\Documents\conclass
If you need to change where families or BCF files are stored (for example, to a shared network drive), you can customize this by editing a configuration file:
- Download the ConVoidSettings.xml template.
- Edit the file to specify your preferred paths.
- Place the file at:
C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\conclass\ConVoidSettings.xml
Replace [YourUsername] with your actual Windows user name.
Custom paths are useful when your organization stores BIM content on a shared server or when you need all team members to access the same family library.
Silent Install (IT Deployment)
For IT administrators deploying ConVoid across multiple machines, silent installation is supported via command line.
MSI Package
Msiexec /i ConVoid.msi /qb! /l*v install.log
Common MSI parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
/quiet | Quiet mode, no user interaction |
/passive | Unattended mode, shows only a progress bar |
/qn | No UI at all |
/qb | Basic UI |
/qb! | Basic UI, no Cancel button |
/qr | Reduced UI |
/qf | Full UI |
EXE Package
ConVoid.exe /exenoui /qn /norestart
When deploying silently across many machines, combine the silent install with Pool Activation to avoid manual license entry on each device.