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Datum Notes
for Revit
A free pyRevit extension for architects — log notes and decisions without leaving the model.
Planned Workflow
What would you like to work on today?
Coordinate stair soffit dimensions with structural and issue revised redlines.
Today 09:14Edit
Coordinate stair soffit dimensions with structural and issue revised redlines.
Yesterday 14:42Edit
Confirm hardware schedule markups with interiors and package changes for issue.
Older than one weekGrouped
Collapsed by default. Open the calendar to inspect a day, then edit any saved entry if priorities shifted later.
Cloud sync
Push notes directly to the Datum Notes web app so your whole team stays in sync without manual file transfers.
Comment threads
Add inline replies and @mentions to individual notes so conversations stay attached to the item they reference.
PDF export
Export a formatted, print-ready PDF directly from the panel without going through a browser print dialog.
RFI tracking
A dedicated RFI category with formal numbering, response tracking, and issue date — distinct from general action items.
System Requirements
Revit
2021 or later
pyRevit
4.8 or later
Operating System
Windows
Installation
01
Install pyRevit
If you don’t already have pyRevit, download and install it from pyrevitlabs.io. Follow their installer — no configuration needed. Revit will reload automatically.
02
Download and unzip the extension
Click Download on GitHub above, then download the repository as a ZIP (Code → Download ZIP). Unzip it anywhere permanent on your machine — for example
C:\pyRevit-Extensions\datum-notes-revit. Note the path to the DatumNotes.extension folder inside.03
Add the extension in pyRevit Settings, then reload
In Revit, open the pyRevit tab and click Settings. Scroll to Custom Extensions and add the path to the
DatumNotes.extension folder. Click Save and then Reload. A new Datum Notes tab will appear in the Revit ribbon.Next Steps
Installed and ready to go?
Read the usage tutorial →