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Copy Monitor Grids
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Before you run this
Active document must be open with at least one RevitLinkInstance loaded. The linked model must contain Grid elements.
After it runs
Grids from the linked model are copied into the host document. Existing grids with matching names are skipped (no duplicates).
When to use this
- User wants to copy grids from a structural or architectural link into the MEP model.
- User needs grids for section/elevation creation but does not have them in the host.
Don't use this when
Not for autonomous AI execution. This command requires interactive Revit UI input (dialogs, picks, or manual confirmation).
Returns
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
GridsCopied | int | Number of grids copied |
GridsSkipped | int | Number of duplicate grids skipped |
What you'll see in the chat
on start
Copying grids from linked model...
Setting up grid copy/monitor...
Syncing grids from structural model...
Setting up grid copy/monitor...
Syncing grids from structural model...
thinking
Finding linked models...
Scanning for grids in source...
Checking for existing duplicates...
Copying grid geometry...
Scanning for grids in source...
Checking for existing duplicates...
Copying grid geometry...
on success
Copied {count} grids from linked model
on failure
Couldn't copy grids: {error}
REST API
Not yet exposed
This command does not carry a [RestApi] attribute today. Once tagged, this section will auto-populate with:
POST /api/v1/commands/copy_monitor_grids- Request body schema (from
[RestApiParam]) - Response schema (from
[RestApiResponse]) - curl / JS / Python code examples
Keywords & intent patterns
copy monitor grids · copy grids · grid sync · grids from link · monitor grids
Patterns: copy * grids · copy monitor grids · sync * grids * link
Related
| Related commands | ApplyLinkedViewSettingsToTemplatesCommand |
|---|---|
| Pillar | General |