What files can you import into Revit?

Can DWG files be imported into Revit?

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.

Can you import a DXF file into Revit?

Click Insert tab Import panel (Import CAD). In the dialog, for Files of type, select the desired file type. Navigate to the folder that contains the file to import, and select the file. Tip: Make sure you import the geometric data needed for the Revit capability that you plan to use.

What 3D files can Revit export?

Revit Architecture supports exporting to CAD (DWG and DXF), ACIS (SAT), and MicroStation® (DGN) file formats.

Can I import PDF to Revit?

You can import PDF files with multiple pages into a 2D view to trace or to use as a reference as you create a model. Importing and managing PDFs into Revit is similar to importing and managing raster images. … Open the 2D model view in which you want to place the PDF file. Click Insert tab Import panel (Image) or (PDF).

Can you import a 3D CAD file into Revit?

Open a Revit model, and use the Import CAD tool to import vector data from other CAD programs. If you want to import 3D geometry using SAT or 3DM files, see Import a 3D Shape. Click Insert tab Import panel (Import CAD). In the dialog, for Files of type, select the desired file type.

Can you import an OBJ into Revit?

You can import OBJ in FormIt, save as FormIt file, then Import in Revit.

How do I import FormIt into Revit?

Design in FormIt and send your sketch back to Revit using the Send To Revit button in FormIt when launched from the 3D Sketch button. Import a FormIt model into Revit using the Import CAD button in Revit’s Insert tab (more reliable and up to 30x faster than the former Import FormIt to RVT button).

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.

Can import SketchUp to Revit?

To use a SketchUp design in Revit Architecture, import a SKP file from SketchUp directly into Revit Architecture. As an alternative, you can use SketchUp to export a DWG file, and then import that DWG file into Revit Architecture.

How do you make a PDF transparent in Revit?

Go to Solution. View = wireframe, pdf = background (from properties), or both. PDF’s are brought in as a Raster Image….and you can’t adjust the transparency of raster images.

How do I convert a Revit file to PDF?

Print to PDF

1. Click File tab (Print).
2. In the Print dialog, for Name, select your PDF print driver. …
3. Click Properties.
4. In the Properties dialog, define settings for the PDF print driver as desired, and click OK.
5. To print only the sheet or view in the drawing area: …
6. To print multiple views and sheets: