Quick Answer: How does shared coordinates work in Revit?

To do so, follow the instructions below or watch our short video.

  1. Open the model for which you want to bring the proper coordinates into.
  2. Turn on the visibility of the site points. …
  3. Create a new shared site and rename it. …
  4. Link in the model with the proper shared site reference. …
  5. Relocate your model.

How do I get shared coordinates?

Acquire Coordinates

  1. Open the host model.
  2. Link the file from which you want to acquire coordinates. The link can be topography, a DWG or DWF file, or a Revit model.
  3. Click Manage tab Project Location panel Coordinates drop-down (Acquire Coordinates).
  4. Place the cursor on a link, and click.

Which point is associated with the shared coordinate system?

The origin point used when inserting linked files with the Shared Coordinates option. The origin point used when exporting with Shared Coordinates option. The origin point to which spot coordinates and spot elevations are referenced, if the Survey Point is the coordinate origin in the type properties.

How do you share in Revit?

Enable Worksharing

  1. Open the project file (RVT) to use as the central model.
  2. Click Collaborate tab Manage Collaboration panel (Worksets). …
  3. If desired, rename the worksets.
  4. In the Worksharing dialog, click OK. …
  5. In the Worksets dialog, click OK. …
  6. Click Save As (Project).
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How do you reset shared coordinates in Revit?

Reset Shared Coordinates

  1. Open the host model whose coordinates you want to reset.
  2. Click Manage tab Project Location panel Coordinates drop-down (Reset Shared Coordinates).
  3. Click to close the message indicating the shared coordinates have been reset.

How do you use coordinate models in Revit?

When reloaded, the coordination model retains its position and orientation in relation to the Revit model.

  1. Click Insert tab Link panel (Coordination Model).
  2. In the dialog, select the coordination model.
  3. To reload the selected model, click Reload.

How do I create a shared model in Revit?

Enable Worksharing

  1. Open the project file (RVT) to use as the central model.
  2. Click Collaborate tab Manage Collaboration panel (Worksets). …
  3. If desired, rename the worksets.
  4. In the Worksharing dialog, click OK. …
  5. In the Worksets dialog, click OK. …
  6. Click File tab Save As (Project).

What is coordinates in Revit?

Revit uses 2 coordinate systems: a survey coordinate system and a project coordinate system. The survey coordinate system provides a real-world context for the building model. It is intended to describe locations on the surface of the earth.

What the option acquire coordinates and publish coordinates do in Revit?

When you acquire coordinates from a linked model or file, the coordinates of the linked model establish the shared coordinate system of the host model. When you publish shared coordinates from a host model to a linked model, the linked model is updated with the new coordinates.

How do I change my location in Revit?

Specify the Geographic Location

  1. Click Manage tab Project Location panel (Location).
  2. On the Location tab, for Define Location by, select one of the following: …
  3. Enter or select the desired location. …
  4. Optional: For energy analysis, select a nearby weather station from the list.
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