Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions, troubleshooting tips, and expert guidance to help you effectively use hsbcad tools.

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: hsbCAD25
And the update version is: build 25.1.75

How to check your hsbDesign version in Revit®