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Exporting to ODBC

You can export model component data to an ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) database. The exported
data can include project parameters that have been assigned to one or more element categories in the project.
For each element category, Revit Architecture exports a database table for model types and another table for
model instances. For example, Revit Architecture creates a table listing all door types and another table
listing all door instances.
ODBC export uses metric units only. If a project uses Imperial units, Revit Architecture converts all
measurements to metric units before exporting to ODBC. When you use data from the resulting database,
remember that the measurements reflect metric units. Use a database function to convert the measurements
back to Imperial units if necessary.
Using ODBC, Revit Architecture creates tables for the following elements:
Model Objects: Types and Instances
Levels and Rooms: Instances only
Key Schedules
Assembly Codes: A single table containing assembly code data for the entire project
ODBC export creates specific relationships between tables in the database using primary keys and reference
values. See
Revit Architecture can export to the same database multiple times. When exporting to an empty database,
Revit Architecture creates new tables. When you export a project to a populated database, Revit Architecture
updates table information to match the project. This allows you to customize the database and re-export
data as the project changes.
IMPORTANT Do not export different projects to the same database. Use a unique database for each project.

Supported ODBC Drivers

ODBC is a general export tool that works in conjunction with many software drivers. Revit Architecture has
been tested with the following ODBC drivers:
Microsoft
Microsoft
An ODBC export to Excel creates one table per worksheet.
You can export to an Excel file only once. Multiple exports to Excel are not supported.
Microsoft
The Microsoft
Revit Architecture may be able to work with other ODBC drivers, depending on the features supported by
the driver. If you need assistance with a particular software driver, contact your local IT department or
Autodesk Product Support.
Table Relationships Within the Database
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Excel
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SQL Server
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