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XChange

Take your model into the next tool.

Exchange IFC files and Revit packages, with a companion Revit add-in for importing Blender models into projects.

Blender 5.3 · Windows x64
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Civic Square Plymouth plantroom · rendered from the supplied Blender project.
Civic Square Plymouth plantroom · rendered from the supplied Blender project.
WHAT IT DOES

XChange, in practice.

XChange handles model handover between Blender and BIM tools. Export general geometry as DirectShapes, carry Piper pipework into Revit, or bring linked project context back into Blender.

01

IFC exchange

Import and export IFC models using the bundled IfcOpenShell dependency.

02

Blender to Revit

Export a package and import its manifest in Revit. Ordinary mesh geometry becomes categorised DirectShapes.

03

Pipework with meaning

Piper pipes can become native Revit pipes; fittings can become families with native pipe connectors. Review type and system mappings on import.

04

Link project context

Link a Revit model using a mesh package. Reading an .rvt requires Revit to produce the package, or an existing package to be available.

A CLOSER LOOK

Examples & workflows.

Open any image to inspect it at full size. Captions distinguish development captures, earlier demonstrations and illustrations.

Development screenshot: QAD sections comparing a native pipe and an IFC-imported pipe.
Development screenshot: QAD sections comparing a native pipe and an IFC-imported pipe.
Package workflow illustration: prepare in Blender, export a package, import into Revit and review the report.
Package workflow illustration: prepare in Blender, export a package, import into Revit and review the report.
BEFORE YOU START

The right setup.

Package: XChange Blender extension; install the separate XChange for Revit package on the receiving Revit computer when using the Revit workflow.

Install the Windows x64 XChange extension ZIP in Blender. If using Revit, extract XChange-Revit-2024-2026.zip, keep its bin folder with Install.cmd, close Revit and run Install.cmd. Restart a supplied Revit version and review the add-in load prompt.

LEARN XCHANGE

Three guides. A clear starting point.

Illustrated PDFs · Reviewed 8 October 2026 · Save a copy for reference.

00OverviewWhat it does, where it fits and what to expect.PDF · 2 pages ↗01Installation of AddonPackages, requirements and first-launch checks.PDF · 2 pages ↗02Quick Start TutorialA focused exercise with checks and troubleshooting.PDF · 3 pages ↗

Quick-start exercise: Transfer a test block from Blender to Revit.

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See XChange in motion.

Watch the six-minute development overview and jump to the product chapter.

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