How do I link 3D AutoCAD to Revit?

How do I export 3D DWG to Revit?

Export to AutoCAD Architecture

  1. Open the 3D view of the project to export.
  2. Click File tab Export CAD Formats (DWG files).
  3. In the DWG Export dialog, click (Modify Export Setup).
  4. On the Solids tab of the Modify DWG/DXF Export Setup dialog, select Export as AutoCAD Architecture and AutoCAD MEP Objects. …
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What 3D files can Revit import?

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. You can import 3D geometry from supported file formats and applications.

Why is my linked CAD not showing in Revit?

Causes: The CAD file has values much higher than the 20 mile limit for geometry from internal origin that was applied for Revit. The values themselves are not a problem but the CAD file has reference blocks that refer to 0,0,0 which is the cause of not displaying the CAD link.

Can you import 3D CAD into Revit?

First of all , Geometry in a 3D-DWG file imported or linked directly into a Revit project has no category assigned, and therefore will not be cut. For example, if you create a level at the elevation of a typical wall and then switch to a plan view, the imported geometry will not cut at that level.

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What format can Revit import from AutoCAD?

You can import data from other CAD programs into a Revit model. Supported CAD formats include AutoCAD (DWG and DXF), MicroStation® (DGN), Trimble® SketchUp® (SKP and DWG), SAT, and 3DM (Rhinoceros®). When you import a file, the format of the imported file may support varying qualities of geometry.

The decision to import or link a file to a Revit project affects what you can do with the xref information: If you import the file, you can explode the nested xrefs to Revit elements. However, if the xref file is updated after the import, Revit will not automatically reflect changes to the xref file.

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.

How do you tell if a CAD file is linked or imported in Revit?

To confirm that the file was linked and not imported, click Manage tab Manage Projects panel Manage Links. In the Manage Links dialog, the CAD Formats tab lists all linked files. It does not list files that are imported. Therefore, if the file is not listed here, then it was imported.

How does Revit different from AutoCAD?

The biggest difference is that AutoCAD is a CAD software and Revit is software for BIM. While AutoCAD is a general drawing tool with broad application, Revit is a design and documentation solution, supporting all phases and disciplines involved in a building project.

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