exportImage.py

'''
exportImage.py

Export the currently visible view as a PNG image to a location specified by the
user.
'''

import clr
clr.AddReference('RevitAPI')
clr.AddReference('RevitAPIUI')
from Autodesk.Revit.DB import *

doc = __revit__.ActiveUIDocument.Document

# collect file location from user
clr.AddReference('System.Windows.Forms')
from System.Windows.Forms import DialogResult, SaveFileDialog
dialog = SaveFileDialog()
dialog.Title = 'Export current view as PNG'
dialog.Filter = 'PNG files (*.PNG)|*.PNG'

if dialog.ShowDialog() == DialogResult.OK:
    # set up the export options
    options = ImageExportOptions()
    options.ExportRange = ExportRange.VisibleRegionOfCurrentView
    options.FilePath = dialog.FileName
    options.HLRandWFViewsFileType = ImageFileType.PNG
    options.ImageResolution = ImageResolution.DPI_72
    options.ZoomType = ZoomFitType.Zoom
    options.ShadowViewsFileType = ImageFileType.PNG

    doc.ExportImage(options)

__window__.Close()