Documentation

Guides, workflows, and reference documentation for the Carmkn platform.

Getting Started

Set up your account, connect your project files, and start asking questions.

—Quick start guide

—Authentication and account setup

—Connecting Egnyte

—Connecting Microsoft OneDrive / SharePoint

—Uploading your first Revit model

How Carmkn Works

Understand how Carmkn processes your data and answers questions.

—The knowledge graph — how your data becomes searchable

—How retrieval works — finding the right information

—Deterministic calculations vs. AI reasoning

—How the system learns and improves over time

File Processing

74+ supported formats — from Revit models to PDFs to code files.

—Supported file formats (complete list)

—BIM model ingestion (Revit and IFC)

—PDF and document processing

—Code and specification parsing

—Entity extraction and knowledge graph indexing

Electrical Engineering

NEC calculations, power flow analysis, and BIM-connected engineering workflows.

—NEC load calculations (Article 220)

—Voltage drop analysis (Chapter 9 Table 9)

—Conductor sizing (Table 310.16)

—Power flow and fault current analysis

—Title 24 / CBECC compliance

—Time-series load analysis

Enterprise & Security

Data isolation, audit trails, compliance controls, and connector governance.

—Data isolation and tenant security

—Immutable audit trail

—SOC 2 readiness and controls

—Connector governance and admin policies

—Incident response

—Business continuity and disaster recovery

Integrations

File connectors, BIM services, and data handling.

—Egnyte integration

—Microsoft OneDrive / SharePoint integration

—Autodesk Revit model processing

—Data handling and residency

Live Revit Bridge

What Carmkn can do inside your live Revit session -- tiered capabilities from read-only observation to model modifications.

—Capability tier overview

—T0 Observe -- read-only streams (always allowed)

—T1 Inspect -- views, measurement, analysis

—T2 Automate -- exports, rendering, custom commands

—T3 Modify -- model changes (requires confirmation)

—T4 System -- save, sync, project settings

—T5 Admin -- delete, purge, close

Live Revit Bridge Capabilities

When Carmkn connects to your live Revit session, every action it can take is governed by a tiered capability system. Lower tiers are read-only and always allowed. Higher tiers modify the model and require your explicit confirmation before Carmkn proceeds.

T0 OBSERVE — Observe

Read-only streams and metadata. Always allowed, zero risk.

Journal Feed

Read the live journal event stream. See what the user is doing in real time.

get_journal_feed

Zero risk -- read-only stream data

Element Queries

Query elements by ID, category, or filter. Read element properties and parameters.

element_queryparameter_get

Zero risk -- read-only element data

Session Info

List connected sessions, model info, Revit version, machine details.

list_sessions

Zero risk -- session metadata only

Ribbon Discovery

Enumerate available ribbon commands including custom add-in buttons.

get_ribbon

Zero risk -- reads button inventory

T1 INSPECT — Inspect

Navigate views, measure, run analysis. Changes what you see, not the model.

View Navigation

Switch views, zoom, pan, activate/deactivate views.

FloorPlanStructuralPlanSectionCameraBuildingElevationReflectedCeilingPlanDefault3DViewActivateViewDeactivateViewViewCubeNavigationBar

Low risk -- changes what you see, not the model

Selection and Highlight

Select elements, highlight, show selection box. Visual only.

SelectionBoxIdsOfSelectionSelectByIdHideElementsOverrideByElementOverrideByCategoryOverrideByFilter

Low risk -- visual overrides are temporary per view

Visibility and Display

Toggle visibility, detail levels, graphics overrides. Per-view settings.

VisibilityOrGraphicsViewRangeDetailLevelShowWorkPlaneLineworkTemporaryDimensionsFilters

Low risk -- view display settings, easily reversible

Measure and Query

Measure distances, spot elevations, check coordinates.

MeasureBetweenTwoReferencesMeasureAlongAnElementSpotElevationSpotCoordinateSpotSlope

Low risk -- measurement tools, no model modification

Project Browser

Open project browser, system browser, toggle properties palette.

ProjectBrowserSystemBrowserTogglePropertiesPaletteBrowserOrganization

Low risk -- UI panel management

View Schedules

Open existing schedules, panel schedules, and reports. Read-only viewing.

ScheduleOrQuantitiesPanelSchedulesGraphicalColumnScheduleViewListSheetListMaterialTakeoffKeynoteLegendNoteBlock

Low risk -- reads existing schedule data

Run Analysis and Checks

Run interference checks, system checks, review warnings. Read-only analysis.

RunInterferenceCheckCheckCircuitsCheckDuctSystemsCheckPipeSystemsAnalyticalConsistencyChecksShowLastReportReviewWarningsCheckMemberSupports

Low risk -- analysis is read-only, generates reports

T2 AUTOMATE — Automate

Exports, rendering, custom ribbon commands. Creates output but does not modify the model.

Custom Ribbon Commands

Execute your own custom add-in buttons (circuit audits, checks, calculations).

ribbon_click

Medium risk -- executes client-authored code

Render and Export Views

Render views, export images, create walkthroughs.

RenderExportImagesandAnimationsImageExportImagesandAnimationsWalkthroughExportImagesandAnimationsSolarStudyRenderInCloud

Medium risk -- resource intensive, creates files, non-destructive

Export to File Formats

Export model to DWG, DXF, DGN, IFC, FBX, gbXML, ODBC.

ExportCADFormatsDWGExportCADFormatsDXFExportCADFormatsDGNExportCADFormatsACIS_SATExportDWFOrDWFxExportIFCExportGBXMLExportODBCDatabaseExportFBXExportBuildingSiteExportReportsScheduleExportReportsRoomOrAreaReport

Medium risk -- data leaves the model but model is unmodified

Print and Plot

Print sheets, set up print configurations.

PrintPrintPreviewPrintSetup

Medium risk -- sends to printer, resource usage

T3 MODIFY — Modify

Model changes -- annotations, parameters, element edits, MEP systems. Requires confirmation.

Annotations and DimensionsRequires confirmation

Place text, tags, dimensions, labels. Adds annotation elements to views.

TextLabelSymbolTagByCategoryMultiCategoryTagTagAllNotTaggedAlignedDimensionLinearDimensionAngularDimensionRadialDimensionArcLengthDimensionDiameterDimensionDetailLineDetailComponentFilledRegionMaskingRegionInsulationRepeatingDetailComponentNoteBlock

Moderate risk -- adds annotation elements, reversible with undo

Set ParametersRequires confirmation

Write values to element parameters. Changes element properties in the model.

parameter_set

Moderate risk -- modifies element data, reversible with undo

Basic Element EditingRequires confirmation

Move, copy, rotate, mirror, align, offset elements.

MoveCopyOffsetRotateMirrorPickAxisMirrorProjectMirrorDrawAxisScaleArrayAlignPinUnpin

Moderate risk -- changes element positions, reversible with undo

Trim, Extend, and JoinRequires confirmation

Trim, extend, split, and join geometry operations.

TrimOrExtendToCornerTrimOrExtendSingleElementTrimOrExtendMultipleElementsSplitElementSplitFaceJoinGeometryUnjoinGeometrySwitchJoinOrderWallJoinsApplyCopingRemoveCoping

Moderate risk -- modifies element geometry, reversible with undo

Electrical SystemsRequires confirmation

Place and modify electrical elements -- panels, fixtures, cable tray, conduit, circuits.

LightingFixtureElectricalEquipmentElectricalFixtureElectricalConnectorCableTrayCableTrayFittingCableTrayConnectorConduitConduitFittingConduitConnectorParallelConduitsShowDisconnectsDemandFactorsLoadClassifications

Higher risk -- creates/modifies electrical systems in the model

Mechanical SystemsRequires confirmation

Place and modify HVAC elements -- ducts, fittings, equipment, zones.

DuctFlexDuctDuctFittingDuctAccessoryAirTerminalConvertToFlexDuctDuctPlaceholderParallelDuctsMechanicalEquipmentZoneHeatingAndCoolingLoadsMechanicalSettings

Higher risk -- creates/modifies mechanical systems

Plumbing and Fire ProtectionRequires confirmation

Place and modify plumbing elements -- pipes, fittings, fixtures, sprinklers.

PipeFlexPipePipeFittingPipeAccessoryPipeConnectorPlumbingFixtureSprinklerPipePlaceholderParallelPipes

Higher risk -- creates/modifies plumbing systems

Architectural ElementsRequires confirmation

Place walls, floors, doors, windows, columns, stairs, rooms, levels, grids.

ArchitecturalWallArchitecturalFloorDoorWindowArchitecturalColumnStairStairBySketchRampRailingRoomRoomSeparatorRoomTagAreaAreaBoundaryAreaTagLevelGridOpeningFasciaGutterSlabEdgeFloor

Higher risk -- creates structural/architectural model elements

Structural ElementsRequires confirmation

Place structural columns, beams, braces, rebar, trusses, loads.

StructuralWallStructuralFloorStructuralColumnBeamBraceStructuralRebarStructuralTrussesStructuralPathReinforcementStructuralAreaReinforcementRebarLineAutomaticBeamSystemLoadsLoadCasesLoadCombinationsBoundaryConditions

Higher risk -- creates structural model elements

Paint and SurfaceRequires confirmation

Apply materials to element faces, filled regions.

PaintRemovePaintSplitSurfaceMergeSurfaces

Moderate risk -- visual material changes, reversible

Sheets and Drawing OrganizationRequires confirmation

Create sheets, place views on sheets, add title blocks, revision clouds.

NewSheetNewTitleBlockPlaceViewMatchlineViewReferenceRevisionCloudSheetIssuesOrRevisionsCalloutTagsCalloutColorSchemesColorFillLegend

Moderate risk -- modifies drawing set, reversible

T4 SYSTEM — System

Save, sync, import, project settings. Affects all users sharing the model.

SaveRequires confirmation

Save the active model. Persists all current changes.

SaveSaveAsProject

High risk -- writes to disk/server, saves all pending changes permanently

Sync and WorksharingRequires confirmation

Synchronize with central, reload latest, manage worksets. Multi-user collaboration.

SynchronizeNowSynchronizeAndModifySettingsReloadLatestRelinquishAllMineEditingRequestsWorksetsReconcileHosting

High risk -- affects all users sharing the model

Import and LinkRequires confirmation

Import/link CAD files, Revit models, IFC, point clouds.

ImportCADLinkCADLinkRevitLinkIFCPointCloudLoadShapesLoadAsGroupManageLinksImportGBXMLImportTypesInsert2DElementsFromFileInsertViewsFromFile

High risk -- brings external data into the model

Project SettingsRequires confirmation

Modify project units, location, coordinates, standards, energy settings.

ProjectUnitsProjectInformationLocationSpecifyCoordinatesAtPointRelocateProjectRotateTrueNorthAcquireCoordinatesPublishCoordinatesTransferProjectStandardsOptionsEnergySettingsStartingViewElectricalSettings

High risk -- project-wide settings affect all users and views

Family and Type ManagementRequires confirmation

Load families, create types, manage shared parameters.

FamilyCategoryAndParametersFamilyTypesTypePropertiesSharedParametersProjectParametersSaveAsLibraryFamilyLoadShapesMatchTypePropertiesCreateSimilarMaterials

High risk -- affects type catalog and family library

Phases and Design OptionsRequires confirmation

Manage project phases, design options. Affects element phasing and option sets.

PhasesDemolishShowHistoryDesignOptionsAddToSetPickToEdit

High risk -- phase changes affect element visibility and lifecycle

Coordination SettingsRequires confirmation

Manage coordinate systems, project positions, shared coordinates.

CoordinationSettingsUseCurrentProjectSelectLinkManageCoordinationSystemReportSharedCoordinates

High risk -- affects model positioning and multi-discipline coordination

T5 ADMIN — Admin

Delete, purge, close. Potentially irreversible operations.

Delete ElementsRequires confirmation

Delete selected elements from the model. Potentially irreversible if saved.

Delete

CRITICAL -- removes elements from model. Recovery requires backup.

Close and ExitRequires confirmation

Close the current model or exit Revit entirely.

CloseExitRevit

CRITICAL -- may lose unsaved work. Disconnects the bridge session.

Groups and AssembliesRequires confirmation

Create, modify, and save groups and assemblies. Affects multiple elements at once.

CreateGroupCreatePartsCreateAssemblySaveAsLibraryGroup

High risk -- bulk element operations, groups affect multiple elements

Purge and CleanupRequires confirmation

Purge unused families, materials, views. Permanently removes unused definitions.CRITICAL -- permanently removes unused definitions. Cannot be undone after save.

Security documentation for procurement reviewPlatform security architecture, data isolation audit, SOC 2-aligned control mapping, incident response plan, and business continuity documentation are available on request. Contact security@endecta.com for access.

Documentation is continuously updated as new capabilities are released.Questions? Reach us at support@endecta.com