How do I copy an element from one project to another in Revit?

How do I copy information from one Revit file to another?

Insert a Drafting View from Another Project

1. Open the target Revit project (that is, the project in which you want to insert the existing drafting view).
2. Click Insert tab Import panel Insert from File drop-down Insert Views from File.
3. In the Open dialog, select a project file, and click Open.

How do you copy elements in Revit?

Revit Architecture provides several methods for copying one or more selected elements.

1. Select an element and, while pressing Ctrl, drag the element to copy it.
2. Use the Copy tool to copy elements and place them immediately.
3. Use the clipboard to copy and paste elements with Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V.

Can you copy views from one project to another in Revit?

You can’t copy views from one project to another project. as you mentioned, schedules you can. Did you try to create a Revit template from your existing project en use it for the new prefab project and link your new project to it. you can tag also elements in linked views, etc.

Can I copy views between projects Revit?

While Revit allows inserting Drafting views and schedules from an existing project, it does not have built in options to allow copying/inserting 3D / Plan views between different Revit projects. If you are looking re-use just a few views, then it would probably be simpler to create new views in the new project.

How do you drag a copy in Revit?

If you select an object in Revit you can drag it to move it. If you hold CTRL on the keyboard and drag an object, then Revit makes a copy of this object. I’ve heard this called Drag-Copy and/or Control-Copy. This is great! and it works for almost all objects.

What is the use of copy tool?

The Copy Tool option can be used to create a copy of any Drawing Tool. To use Copy Tool: Select Copy Tool from the Tools menu. Use the mouse to select the Drawing Tool(s) that you want to copy.

How do you copy a linked model in Revit?

Copy Elements from a Linked Model

1. In the drawing area of a view of the host model, move the cursor over the element in the linked model.
2. Press Tab until the element to copy is highlighted, and click to select it.
3. Click Modify | RVT Links tab Clipboard panel (Copy to Clipboard).

How do I copy a drafting view from one project to another?

Insert a Drafting View from Another Project

1. Open the target Revit project (that is, the project in which you want to insert the existing drafting view).
2. Click Insert tab Import panel Insert from File drop-down Insert Views from File.
3. In the Open dialog, select a project file, and click Open.

Can you duplicate a Revit project?

Click Manage tab Design Options panel (Design Options). In the Design Options dialog, select the design option from the list. Under Option, click Duplicate. Revit creates a copy of the selected design option named Copy of .