Your question: Can you import DWG to Revit?

Can you import a DWG into Revit?

Revit supports the import of ACIS objects contained in DWG, DXF, DGN, and SAT files. You can incorporate a Trimble® SketchUp® design into a Revit project to provide a starting point for the building model.

Can you edit a DWG file in Revit?

It is possible to import a DWG file into Revit and then “explode” it there and make changes. You could than “Export” the file back to DWG. So it is technically possible to “edit” a DWG but it is a bit more involved than opening, changing, and saving.

How do I export multiple sheets from AutoCAD to Revit?

Can I export multiple views or sheets in Revit? Yes you can. On exporting to AutoCAD or DWF, “R”>Export>CAD Formats, on the Export option, change this to “In session views/sheet set”, under show in list, choose the views to export by ticking the relevant views.

How do I export a DWG file from AutoCAD?

Saving in AutoCAD file format

1. On [File] menu, click [Export] – [Export to DXF File] / [Export to DWG File]. [Export] dialog box will be displayed.
2. Select a saving location.
3. Enter a file name in [File Name] box.
4. Click [Save] button. The drawing created in RootPro CAD will be saved as an AutoCAD drawing file.

How do I open an RVT file without Revit?

Autodesk Viewer lets you open the RVT file without having Revit or AutoCAD on your computer. The same tool supports similar formats as well, like DWG, STEP, etc., and makes sharing the RVT file easy. RVT file open in Autodesk Viewer.

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.

What file types can Revit import?

Revit supports a wide range of industry standards and file formats, including:

• Revit native formats: RVT, RFA, RTE, RFT.
• CAD formats: DGN, DWF, DWG, DXF, IFC, SAT, and SKP.
• Image formats: BMP, PNG, JPG, JPEG, and TIF.
• Other formats: ODBC, HTML, TXT, and gbXML.

How do I export a sheet in Revit?

To create or modify view/sheet sets, first open the related Export dialog: click File tab Export CAD Formats, and select the desired format for export. Use the following tools in the Export dialog.

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Note: Click a column header to sort the list.

1. Include. Exports the view to the output file.
2. Type. …
3. Name.

How do I export a view in Revit?

Export a View to an Image File

1. Click File tab Export Images and Animations (Image).
2. In the Export Image dialog, click Change to change the default path and file name for the image, if desired.
3. Under Export Range, indicate the images to export: …
4. Under Image Size, specify image display properties:

How do I export a section view in Revit?

Click File tab Export, and select an export option. See Export.

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Hide the section box so that it does not appear in the exported file:

1. Click View tab Graphics panel (Visibility/Graphics).
2. In the Visibility/Graphics dialog, click the Annotation Categories tab.
3. Clear the check box for Section Boxes, and click OK.