Download and Installation

How to download and install Small BIM PRO

1

Download the installer

Download Small BIM PRO installer
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Download the installer by clicking the Download button on the website https://smallbimstudio.com or the download source. The file will be named SmallBIMPRO_Installer_RevitVersion.zip

Tip: Select the installer file that matches your Revit version, e.g. SmallBIMPRO_Installer_2025.zip for Revit 2025. Save the file in an easily accessible folder such as Downloads

2

Extract/Unblock the file (if needed)

Unblock file on Windows
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After downloading, extract the .zip file. You will get the files ready for installation: Setup.exe and SmallBIMPRO_Installer.msi

3

Close Revit completely

Close Revit before installation
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Before installing the Add-in, close all Revit windows so that the Add-in files can be copied completely and work properly after installation.

4

Run the installer (Welcome to the Small BIM PRO Setup Wizard)

Open Small BIM PRO installer
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Double-click the installer file, accept the license agreement to proceed to the installation page, then click Next to begin the installation.

5

Select installation folder (Select Installation Folder)

Installation complete
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Select the installation folder for the Add-in files, or use the default path. Once configured, click Next.

6

Confirm installation (Confirm Installation)

Installation complete
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Confirm the installation of the Add-in files. Click Next to start the installation.

7

Please wait... (Installing Small BIM PRO)

Installation complete
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Please wait while the installation completes.

8

Installation complete (Installation Completed)

Installation complete
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Once the installation is successful, click Close. The installer will automatically copy the .addin file and library files to the Revit Addins folder.

9

Open Revit and check the Small BIM PRO tab

Check Add-in tab in Revit
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After completing the Add-in installation, open Revit and check whether the Small BIM PRO tab appears on the Ribbon.

Tip: If a dialog box pops up before Revit displays, that is normal. Click Always Load to allow Revit to accept and load the Add-in.

Troubleshooting / Common Issues

  • Tab not visible after installation: Check Admin privileges / Restart Revit / Unblock the file
  • .addin not loading: Check the folder %APPDATA%\Autodesk\Revit\Addins\20XX
  • License not working: Check for typos/spaces and verify internet connection (if required)