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Frequently asked questions
Find answers to common questions, troubleshooting tips, and expert guidance to help you effectively use hsbcad tools.
What is the standard release cycle for hsbcad products?
Starting in 2026, major releases of hsbDesign for Revit®, hsbDesign for AutoCAD®, and hsbMake are released once per year in mid-September.
Which product versions are supported?
The latest version and the two preceding versions of hsbDesign for Revit®, hsbDesign for AutoCAD®, and hsbMake continue to be supported. Older versions are not.
What should I expect when using the IFC Import Manager in hsbDesign for Revit and hsbDesign for AutoCAD?
When using the IFC Import Manager in either hsbDesign for Revit or hsbDesign for AutoCAD, it is important to understand that import results can vary depending on the quality and structure of the IFC file.
We cannot guarantee that every IFC file will import perfectly or exactly as expected. The outcome is fully dependent on how the IFC has been generated, including modelling standards, level of detail, and how the data is structured in the source file.
Both hsbDesign for Revit and hsbDesign for AutoCAD rely on the information contained in the IFC file to reconstruct the model. If the IFC is incomplete, inconsistently structured, or created with different export settings, this may affect geometry, data mapping, or element recognition during import.
For this reason, some imported models may require validation or adjustments after import to ensure they meet the expected design and production standards.
For more information, please refer to this article: https://www.hsbcad.academy/hsbacademy/hsbexport-ifc-import-manager-video
What version of hsbDesign works with what version of AutoCAD Architecture®?
You can find the detailed compatibility information between different versions of hsbDesign and Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture® in the following article.
Please visit this link for a comprehensive guide that includes all the version matchups and system requirements.
What version of hsbDesign works with what version of Revit®?
You can find the detailed compatibility information between different versions of hsbDesign and Autodesk Revit® in the following article.
Please visit this link for a comprehensive guide that includes all the version matchups and system requirements.
I cannot select or modify my elements in Revit®
If you hover over items in your Revit® model and you are not able to select (some) of your items this can be due to design options created by the designer. Design options can be viewed in the ”Manage” tab in the “Design Options” area.
In the video below this is explained in more detail.
Elements become invisible in Revit®
If you open or create a view in Revit®, it will have view settings. These settings are easily accesable with the press of “vv”, in the ribbon “View” under “Visibility/Graphics”, or in the properties of the view. In the view settings, you can enable or disable categories. Next to that, it is possible to override graphical details in this window.
In the video below this is explained in more detail.
What hsbDesign version am I working on in AutoCAD Architecture® and Revit®
How to check your hsbDesign version in AutoCAD Architecture®
Hover over the hsbcad icon in the bottom right corner, the following popup will show.
In this example the hsbDesign version is: hsbCAD27
And the update version is: build 27.1.60
How to check your hsbDesign version in Revit®
Release notes
Find out what is new in the most recent versions of our hsbcad products.