create_surface_based_element

MCP tool from Revit MCP by mcp-servers-for-revit

Create surface-based elements (floor, ceiling, roof)

How to use it

create_surface_based_element is exposed by the Revit MCP MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the create_surface_based_element tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.

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