How do you insert a 3D image in Revit?

How do I import an image into Revit?

Import Images

1. Open the model view in which you want to place the image.
2. Click Insert tab Import panel (Image).
3. In the Import Image dialog, navigate to the folder containing the image file to import.
4. Select the file, and click Open. …
5. Click to place the image. …
6. If needed, scale, rotate, mirror, or resize the image.

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.

How do I make an image in Revit?

Add an Image to a Sheet

1. Prepare the image file. …
2. In the Revit project, open the sheet.
3. Click Insert tab Import panel (Image). …
4. In the Import Image dialog, navigate to the location of the image file.
5. Select the image file, and click Open.
6. Click in the drawing area to place the image on the sheet.

Why is decal not showing in Revit?

Note that the decal image will be visible when using a Realistic visual style and when rendering. If you are using a visual style other than Realistic, the decal will not show at the time you add the decal.

How do I import a PDF into Revit?

Import and Manage PDF Files

1. Open the 2D model view in which you want to place the PDF file.
2. Click Insert tab Import panel (PDF). …
3. In the Import PDF dialog, navigate to the folder containing the PDF file to import.
4. Select the file, and click Open.
5. In the Import PDF dialog, select the desired resolution.

Which is better Revit or 3DS Max?

3DsMax is better for presentations but if you model your building in 3DS max you are stuck in 3DS max, you cannot make construction plans. In Revit you have an “intelligent” model. You can make construction plans and if you want a better presentation you can export the Revit model to 3DsMAx and render it there.

Can you import 3D CAD into Revit?

You can easily convert 3D cad solids to Revit Families using CAD to RFA tool from PowerPack for Revit® available in Autodesk Exchange App Store. This command can be very useful for creating 2D and 3D Generic Model Families in Revit, using existent CAD blocks and geometry.

Can you convert AutoCAD 3D to Revit?

Open Revit and start a new Conceptual Mass. Go to Insert, and then click the Import CAD button. A dialogue window appears. Find your file from Autocad, make sure the import settings are as you want them (the ones I used are shown below), then click Open.