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

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.

How do you view a CAD link in Revit?

Link a CAD File

1. Open the Revit model.
2. If you want the linked file to display only in a particular view, open that view.
3. Click Insert tab Link panel (Link CAD).
4. In the dialog, for Files of type, select the desired file type.
5. Navigate to the folder that contains the file to link, and select the file.

How do I unhide a CAD link in Revit?

When you link in a Revit model which contains nested CAD links, Revit hides the CAD links. This is true in full Revit as well as in LT. In full Revit, you can choose to go to Visibility/Graphics to turn them back on.

How do you show hidden elements in Revit?

Select the element. Do one of the following: Click Modify | tab Reveal Hidden Elements panel (Unhide Element) or (Unhide Category). Right-click the element, and click Unhide in View Elements or Category.

Can I open DWG file in 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.

How do I update a linked CAD in Revit?

To update links without closing the current project, you can unload and reload the links. To access tools for link management, click Manage tab Manage Project panel (Manage Links). To update linked models without closing the current project, you can reload the linked models.

Can you import CAD to Revit?

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.

How do you hide CAD in Revit?

Hide Layers in CAD Files

1. Open a project view in Revit LT.
2. Click View tab Graphics panel (Visibility/Graphics).
3. Click the Imported Categories tab.
4. In the Visibility column, click to expand the DWG file name of the linked or imported file. …
5. Clear the check boxes for any layers that you want to hide in the current view.

How do I unhide a layer in AutoCAD?

Hide or show layers in an AutoCAD drawing

1. Right-click the CAD drawing, point to CAD Drawing Object, and then click Properties.
2. Click the Layer tab.
3. Select the layer, and click the Visible field.

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.

How do I unlink a file in Revit?

Unload linked models to temporarily remove them from the project.

1. Click Manage tab Manage Project panel (Manage Links).
2. In the Manage Links dialog, click the relevant tab.
3. Select the linked model.
4. To unload the selected model, click Unload.

How do I open a linked Revit model?

Right click on the link you want to edit. Select Open (and Unload). (This will open the model safely in the same session of Revit.) Make the changes you want then save and sync the file.