How do I import Revit files into Lumion 8?

Once your 3D view is opened, click on the “Add-ins” tab on the ribbon. Click the “External Tools” drop-down and you should see “Revit to Lumion Bridge” listed. Click on this item. The Revit to Lumion Bridge exporter window will pop up.

Can I import Revit to Lumion?

The Lumion LiveSync for Revit plug-in includes two features — LiveSync and a Collada (. DAE) exporter. Now, you can view and change your Revit model in real-time in Lumion, as well as export a Collada (. DAE) file from Revit and import (or re-import) it seamlessly into Lumion.

How do I update a Revit file in Lumion?

How to do it…

1. Select the Edit materials menu.
2. Then click on the small white dot on the 3D model to select the model.
3. Click on the Reload model and re apply materials button, as you can see in the following screenshot:
4. Click on the OK button to accept the changes.

Can Revit LT open Revit files?

You can save a Revit LT project using Revit. You can then use Revit to make and save changes, and then open the project in Revit LT again. … If you use Revit LT to open a workshared Revit project, additional considerations apply. See About Updating Workshared Projects in Revit LT.

Is Lumion better than Revit?

Reviewers felt that Revit meets the needs of their business better than Lumion. When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Lumion is the preferred option. For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Lumion over Revit.

Which rendering software is best for Revit?

Best Rendering Software for Architects

• Blender. There’s no complete list of rendering software without Blender on the list. …
• Maxwell. Another software heavyweight on this list is Maxwell. …
• Octane Render. …
• Autodesk Revit. …
• Cinema 4D.
• Lumion 3D. …
• Viz Render. …
• Punch Home Design Studio.

Do Revit lights work in Lumion?

Re: Photometrics in Lumion



Thanks for your interest in Lumion. Photometrics do not get exported and imported to Lumion. The import process is model/mesh focused only.

What are Collada files?

COLLADA is an XML-based schema that enables you to transfer data among 3D digital content creation tools, such as SketchUp, Maya, 3ds Max, and Rhino. COLLADA files use the . dae file extension, which stands for digital asset exchange. In SketchUp, you can import and export COLLADA files pretty easily.

How do I convert Revit to Collada?

Just go to hte Revit APP store and download it / install it. It should work. It simply exports your Revit model to DAE format, you do not need to use the Live Link feature…