While LunchBox seems to be widely known for its paneling utilities, it also includes tools that import and export data to and from Excel, JSON, and CSV. This free and open-source plugin for Grasshopper includes tools that help users to bridge workflow gaps and facilitate a smooth collaboration process.
Power BI visuals help to communicate important information in data, translating tables of individual numbers into interconnected and meaningful graphics. Conditional Formatting offers users the ability to apply colors to elements that are related to key values to aid in communication. Users can experiment with applying a range of different colors to their visuals by applying a Gradient, Rule, or Field Value format to numerical data.
This Conveyor V4-based workflow is an efficient option for designers who primarily work in Revit and Rhino - no SketchUp license required. It could be used to populate Revit models with 3D content for creating renderings, test fitting furniture in interior design schemes, or converting private SketchUp library content into Revit families.
Data in Power BI can be thought of as "Read Only", meaning that it is not possible to make changes to the values in your data once it is imported. This can cause some confusion regarding unit conversion and other simple calculations among new users, but Power BI provides an easy to use solution: Custom Columns.
