How do I move a linked model in Revit?

How do I move a link in Revit?

Relocate your model. In the ribbon, click Manage tab > Project Location panel > Position > Relocate Project option.

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Remove the linked site file.

1. In the ribbon, click the Manage tab > Manage Project panel > Manage Links.
2. In the Manage Links dialog, in the Revit tab, select the linked file and click Remove.
3. Click OK.

How do you select a linked model in Revit?

When working with a linked model, you can select individual elements that are part of the link.

1. If needed, enable the Select Links option.
2. In the drawing area of a view of the host model, move the cursor over the element in the linked model.
3. Press Tab until the desired element is highlighted, and click to select it.

How do I edit a linked model in Revit?

Solution:

1. Scroll to the bottom of the project browser and select the plus next to Revit links.
2. Right click on the link you want to edit.
3. Select Open (and Unload). …
4. Make the changes you want then save and sync the file.
5. Go to File > Close (this will close all windows for the link file that you were editing).

How do I move an entire model in Revit?

Relocate the Model

1. Click Manage tab Project Location panel Position drop-down (Relocate Project). The Relocate Project tool works similar to the Move tool. As you move the cursor over elements, valid references are highlighted and identified in the status bar.
2. Move the project graphically in the view.

How do I select a CAD link in Revit?

LINKING DWGS

1. Open Revit and select the desired View you wish to link the DWG into.
2. From the Ribbon, click Insert > Link CAD.
3. From the Link CAD Formats dialogue, select the DWG. Note: Only use the Current View option if you have no intentions of viewing the DWG in other views. …
4. The DWG will be linked into the Revit file.

Why can’t I select linked model Revit?

To select an individual element in the linked file, move the cursor over the element, press TAB to highlight it, and click. If the ability to select links and their elements interferes with your ability to select elements in the project, disable this option.

How do I export a solid file from Revit?

Click File tab Export Options (Export Setups DWG/DXF). Select the setup to modify. Click the Solids tab.

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For Export solids as, select one of the following values:

1. Polymesh. Exports all visible Revit geometry as polymeshes. …
2. ACIS solids. …
3. AutoCAD® Architecture and AutoCAD® MEP objects.

How do you unlink a model 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 view a linked file in Revit?

Display a Linked Model by Linked View

1. Open the view in the host model.
2. Click View tab Graphics panel (Visibility/Graphics).
3. On the Revit Links tab, for the linked model, do the following: …
4. In the RVT Link Display Settings dialog, on the Basics tab, do the following: …
5. Click OK twice.

How do I edit a Revit file?

Open the Family Editor

1. Select an instance of the family in the drawing area, and click Modify | tab Mode panel (Edit Family).
2. Double-click an instance of the family in the drawing area. Note: The double-click editing behavior is determined by the setting for the Family element type in the Double-click Options.

How do you move a project base point in Revit without moving a building?

Help

1. In the site plan view or another view that displays the project base point, select the project base point.
2. Drag the project base point to the desired location. …
3. Optional: To ensure that the project base point does not move inadvertently, pin it in place by clicking Modify tab Modify panel (Pin).