How do I import a CAD DWG into Revit?

How do I open an imported CAD file in Revit?

To see a CAD file in a good Revit view or delete it, simply click on the Show or Delete. This also helps locating a particular imported DWG in your hundreds of views & sheets! Another nice feature is the chance to select one CAD file from the list and click Find Views.

Why can’t I see my imported CAD file in Revit?

Either by zooming to extents or closing and re-opening your file, you will be zoomed out so far that the CAD drawing (and your Revit model) are a tiny, invisible dot in the middle of your screen. To solve this, un-link or remove the CAD file.

How do I move a linked CAD in Revit?

Auto – Project Base Point to Project Base Point



If the host model’s project base point changes, the linked model does not reflect the change. To reposition the linked model, select it, right-click, and click Reposition to Project Base Point.

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.

Is Revit harder than AutoCAD?

As a tool with BIM capabilities, Revit is more data-intensive than AutoCAD. The latest versions of AutoCAD and Revit have cloud computing capabilities, where key project files are hosted in a web database. This makes work more efficient, while avoiding the confusion of managing multiple file versions.

How quickly can I learn Revit?

How Long Will It Take to Learn Revit? If you want to master Revit, you can expect the full process to take up to a year. If you learn the program in phases, you’ll find it’s not difficult at all. Start with the layout of the software and all of the tools first, which can take about three months.

How do I convert steps to Revit?

Go to Solution. Import STP file in AutoCAD and save as DWG. Link the DWG in Revit. When you get the updated STP, just re-import to the same DWG and the link in Revit will be updated.

How do I import FBX into Revit?

GraphWorX64 version 10.95 and later support import of 3D models form Revit via IFC or FBX format.

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1. Browse to your FBX file and select Import FBX.
2. Your model will appear in the 3D viewport.
3. Go to File > Export > Wavefront (. …
4. Specify a location and file name.

Can you edit AutoCAD files in Revit?

Revit is not meant to edit AutoCAD entities. You need to model the building with Revit elements.