Before You Begin
Make sure you have the following before installing the plugin:
Uninstall the production version of the Acelab addin (from the typical windows settings)
Make sure there are no Acelab-related files left under
%appdata%\\Autodesk\\ApplicationPluginsor%programdata%\\Autodesk\\ApplicationPlugins
Install the Plugin
Navigate to acelabusa.com/revit
Click the Download Plugin button to download the installer (.msi file)
Open the downloaded file
Accept the License Agreement
Click Next, then Finish
To learn more about IT Deployment and Update Guide, click the link below
Once installed:
Open your project in Revit
An Acelab tab will appear in your Revit toolbar
Click the Acelab tab, then click Sign In
Enter your Acelab credentials and click Sign In
Update the Plugin
When a new version of the plugin is released, you'll be notified automatically:
An update popup will appear when you launch Revit
Follow the on-screen prompts to download and install the latest version
No need to uninstall the previous version first — the update will replace it
We recommend always updating to the latest version to ensure compatibility and access to new features.
Uninstall the Plugin
You can uninstall the Acelab plugin using either of these methods:
Option 1: Windows Control Panel
Open Windows Settings > Apps > Apps & features (or Control Panel > Programs and Features)
Search for Acelab in the list of installed programs
Click on it and select Uninstall
Follow the prompts to complete the removal
Option 2: Re-run the Installer
Run the Acelab plugin installer (.msi file) again
Select the Remove option when prompted
Follow the prompts to complete the removal
After uninstalling, the Acelab tab will no longer appear in your Revit toolbar the next time you launch Revit.
Note: Uninstalling the plugin does not affect your Acelab account, projects, or any data in the Materials Hub. Your product mappings and schedule data remain intact on the platform.
Troubleshooting
Issue | Solution |
Acelab tab doesn't appear after installation | Restart Revit. If the tab still doesn't appear, verify the plugin is installed for your Revit version. |
Sign-in fails | Verify your Acelab credentials by signing in at app.acelabusa.com. If you can sign in on the web but not in Revit, check your network/firewall settings. |
Update popup doesn't appear | You can always download the latest version manually from acelabusa.com/revit. |
Plugin not showing in Apps & features | Try using the MSI installer method (Option 2) to uninstall instead. |
What's Next?
Once the plugin is installed and you're signed in, the next step is to link your Revit project to an Acelab project.