Where do imported CAD files go in Revit?

Where are Revit imported CAD files?

Start Ideate Explorer. Expand the list underneath the CAD Imports or CAD Links category. Select the checkbox next to an individual CAD Import or CAD Link and right-click to select Show Elements. Ideate Explorer will attempt to find a View where the CAD file is visible.

Why is my CAD Import not showing in Revit?

Causes: The CAD file has values much higher than the 20 mile limit for geometry from internal origin that was applied for Revit. The values themselves are not a problem but the CAD file has reference blocks that refer to 0,0,0 which is the cause of not displaying the CAD link.

How do I import a CAD drawing into Revit?

Import a CAD File

1. Click Insert tab Import panel (Import CAD).
2. In the dialog, for Files of type, select the desired file type.
3. Navigate to the folder that contains the file to import, and select the file. …
4. Specify options. …
5. Click Open.

What is an import symbol in Revit?

When you import a drawing into Revit, you are importing all the elements, such as blocks and external references (xrefs) from the drawing. They are all contained inside an element called an import symbol.

How do I bind a CAD link in Revit?

Use the Bind Link tool to select the elements and datum from a linked model to convert to a group.

1. In the drawing area, select the linked model.
2. Click Modify | RVT Links tab Link panel (Bind Link).
3. In the Bind Link Options dialog, select the elements and datum to include in the group. Attached Details. …
4. click OK.

What is the difference between link CAD and import CAD in Revit?

What is the difference between “link CAD files” and “import CAD files” in Revit? Linked files retain the reference to the external files and will update when the Revit model is reopened or the linked file is reloaded. Imported files become a part of the Revit model and lose any connection to the source.

How do I remove the import symbol in Revit?

Choose the plus icon to expand the list of imported categories to review. Choose the Purged Unused tool from the Manage Panel in Revit. Review Imported Symbols in Families and check items that are NOT used that you would like to purge or delete. The Purge Unused tool in Revit works as a multi-step process.

Where is purge in Revit?

To purge the model, go to the manage tab, select the setting panel, and choose purge unused. Revit’s automated purging only removes certain types of objects. After running the purge, you still need to go through your models and manually remove any unwanted area schemes, views, groups, and design options.