Frequent question: Can you copy from one Revit file to another?

How can I copy and paste geometry from one file into another? Go to the file you want to copy from, highlight the objects to copy and type “Ctrl-C” (that is, hold down the Ctrl key and type “C”). Then open the file you want to paste that element into and type “Ctrl-V.”

How do you copy a group model in Revit?

Duplicate Group Types

1. In the Project Browser, right-click the group name, and click Duplicate. The new group displays in the Project Browser. …
2. Select the group in the drawing area, and on the Properties palette, click (Edit Type). In the Type Properties dialog, click Duplicate.

How do you move a whole model in Revit?

Relocate the Model

1. Click Manage tab Project Location panel Position drop-down (Relocate Project). The Relocate Project tool works similar to the Move tool. As you move the cursor over elements, valid references are highlighted and identified in the status bar.
2. Move the project graphically in the view.

How do I link one Revit file to another?

Open an existing model, and link another model to it.

1. Open an existing model or start a new model. You will link another model into this model.
2. Click Insert tab Link panel (Link Revit).
3. In the Import/Link RVT dialog, select the model to link. …
4. For Positioning, specify the desired option. …
5. Click Open.

How do you bind a linked model 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.

How do I export a group in Revit?

Save Groups

1. Click Save As Library (Group).
2. By default, the File name text box displays “Same as group name”. …
3. If your project has multiple groups, select the appropriate group from the Group to Save drop-down.
4. Specify whether to Include attached detail groups as views.
5. Click Save.

How do you ungroup in Revit?

Ungroup Elements

1. In the drawing area, select a group.
2. Click Modify | Model Groups tab Ungroup.

How do I create a group in Revit?

Create a Group Using the Group Editor

1. Click Architecture tab Model panel Model Group drop-down (Create Group). …
2. In the Create Group dialog, enter a name for the group.
3. Select the type of group to create (model or detail), and click OK.

How do you move a project base point in Revit without moving a building?

Help

1. In the site plan view or another view that displays the project base point, select the project base point.
2. Drag the project base point to the desired location. …
3. Optional: To ensure that the project base point does not move inadvertently, pin it in place by clicking Modify tab Modify panel (Pin).

How do you move a house in Revit?

Relocate a Project

1. Click Manage tab Project Location panel Position drop-down (Relocate Project). You use the tool just like the Move tool.
2. Move the project graphically in the view.. Note: If you have set levels or spot elevations to report values from the shared origin, their values update.