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4.6.G Using the Veras AI Extension for Revit

4.6.G Using the Veras AI Extension for Revit

Veras is an AI-powered visualization add-in for SketchUp, Revit & Rhinoceros, that uses your 3D model geometry as a starting point for creativity and inspiration.

VERAS | EvolveLAB

Veras® is an AI-powered visualization add-in for Revit®, that uses your 3d model geometry as a substrate for creativity and inspiration.

www.evolvelab.io

VERAS | EvolveLAB

Setting Up the Veras AI Extension

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Download the Veras AI Windows Installer using this link:
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Create a Veras account for your free trial
  • Navigate to the EvolveLab | Veras website:
  • VERAS | EvolveLAB

    Veras® is an AI-powered visualization add-in for Revit®, that uses your 3d model geometry as a substrate for creativity and inspiration.

    www.evolvelab.io

    VERAS | EvolveLAB
  • Click the Manage Subscription link at the lower right
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  • Create a new account
    • Enter an Email Address
    • Enter a Password
    • Click Create Account
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  • The website will report that you do not have any paid seats to manage. That’s OK! You’ll be using a trial version that allows you to create 30 images without a paid subscription.
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  • Close the website window.
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Install the Veras AI extension for Revit
  • Double-click the Installer file and accept the default settings.

Start the Veras AI Tool

  • Open the Revit application.
  • Open a 3D Camera view of your Revit model.
  • Open the EvolveLab > Veras AI > Start tool from the ribbon.
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  • Sign in using the account your created above.
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Choose your Render Generation settings.

  • Geometry Override — sets the level of change to the model geometry that should be considered. Low values indicate that you want to use your original model geometry.
  • Material Override — sets the level of change to the model materials that should be considered.
  • Number of Renderings — the number of renderings to be created when you click Render. Use this cautiously! Your free trial is limited to 30 renders.
  • Is Interior — for interior views.
  • Turbo Nature — has Veras add as much vegetation as possible.
  • Atmospheric — adds fog and mist (for exterior scenes).
  • Is Aerial View — for aerial views.
  • User Prompt — this is where you enter a prompt to guide the Generative AI.
  • Prompt Strength — lower values produce more muted results; high values produce dramatic results.

Exterior Examples

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Original Revit Model
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Very Controlled Settings Results
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More Generative Settings Results
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Highly Generative Settings Results
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Most Generative Settings Results
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Interior Examples

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Original Revit Model
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Very Controlled Settings Results
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More Generative Settings Results
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Highly Generative Settings Results
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