TagSuite 1.1.7 Help

Set Up Rules and Start Tagging

A concise guide to configuring rules, choosing an apply mode, and getting predictable results.

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TagSuite tagging rules window in Revit

TagSuite rule workspace

Quick Start

  1. Open TagSuite from the TiMBIM ribbon and validate your license when prompted.
  2. Add or duplicate a rule.
  3. Select the tag mode, family, type, and placement settings.
  4. Add element filters and optional view filters.
  5. Test the rule on a small selection.
  6. Apply it to the active view or selected views when the result looks right.

Rule Settings

  • Tag: choose the mode, family, and type already loaded in the project.
  • Filters: target categories, parameters, and specific view conditions.
  • Placement: set the anchor, leader angle, and overlapping-label alignment.
  • Linked models: include supported linked elements when required.
  • Already tagged: skip any existing tag, skip the same tag type, or replace existing tags.
TagSuite rule settings for filters and tag placement

Rule and placement settings

Apply Modes

  • Selection: test or update specific elements in the active view.
  • Active view: process supported elements in the current view.
  • Selected views: process chosen plans, sections, and elevations by view template.
TagSuite selected views dialog

Selecting views for a batch run

Placement and Learning

TagSuite automatically separates overlapping labels. For leader tags, it uses the selected left, centered, or right alignment; non-leader tags are moved away from occupied label positions.

If you manually reposition a TagSuite-created tag and retain it, a later run can gradually learn that correction for matching tag settings. Your anchor and leader rules remain in control.

Automatically arranged TagSuite labels with leaders

Automatic label arrangement

Save and Reuse Rules

Use Save or Save As to store XML rule sets. Import replaces the current rules, while Append adds rules to the existing list. The default file is %AppData%\TiMBIM\TagSuite\TagSuiteRules.xml.

Licensing Center

Open Help > Licensing Center. TiMBIM Full Access requires the assigned email and website license key; the TagSuite trial can use an empty key. Autodesk sign-in is required.

  • Check License: validate saved credentials.
  • Save & Check: securely save and validate new credentials.
  • Clear Saved: remove saved credentials and cached status.

View Full Access options

TagSuite Licensing Center

License status and credentials

Common Checks

A tag family or type is missing

Load the required family and type into the project, then select it again in the rule.

A rule tags nothing

Confirm that it is enabled and review its element filters, view filters, order, and target scope.

License validation fails

Confirm Autodesk sign-in, the assigned email, and the website key. Clear saved credentials before entering replacements.