Can I import 3D CAD into Revit?

Can you import 3D models into Revit?

When importing a 3D shape into a project, you select its Revit category from the list of supported categories. See About Family Categories. When you import a 3D shape into a family, the shape assumes the category of the family. If needed, you can place connectors on the shape so it can be used as part of an MEP system.

Can CAD files be converted to 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.

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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How do I link 3D CAD to 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.

What types of Files can be imported into Revit?

Revit supports a wide range of industry standards and file formats, including:

• Revit native formats: RVT, RFA, RTE, RFT.
• CAD formats: DGN, DWF, DWG, DXF, IFC, SAT, and SKP.
• Image formats: BMP, PNG, JPG, JPEG, and TIF.
• Other formats: ODBC, HTML, TXT, and gbXML.

How do I import a CAD into Revit drafting?

Import a Drafting View From Another CAD Program

1. Click View tab Create panel (Drafting View).
2. Enter a name and appropriate scale for the new drafting view.
3. Click Insert tab Import panel (Import CAD).
4. Select the detail and CAD format.
5. Select the Current View Only option if you are in a detail view.

How do I convert a STP file to Revit?

Go to Solution. Import STP file in AutoCAD and save as DWG. Link the DWG in Revit. When you get the updated STP, just re-import to the same DWG and the link in Revit will be updated.

How do I import a DXF file into Revit?

To Import DXF, OBJ, STL, Revit, DWF, and IDF Files

1. To import to a new file select: File Open Import CAD Formats. Get Started tab Launch panel Import CAD Formats.
2. To import into a part file select: Manage tab Insert panel Import. …
3. To import into an assembly, select Assemble tab Component panel Place Imported CAD.