What 3D file types can be imported into Revit?

Can Revit import OBJ files?

Description. Import meshes into Autodesk® Revit®! Within limits, all kinds of shapes and objects can now be brought into the project environment. Meshes in OBJ format may be made from free-form modeling software such as Autodesk Meshmixer or can be generated from photogrammetry.

Can you import a 3D CAD file 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 import a STP file into Revit?

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.

Can Revit import an STL file?

STL File Support



Now Revit also supports importing STL files.

How do I import a STL 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.

How do I import Max files into Revit?

Follow instructions about importing 3ds Max data in Revit by converting it into a Revit family:

1. Save the 3ds Max elements as a DWG file.
2. Optionally, open the DWG file in AutoCAD and assign additional layers to the individual elements.
3. Open a Revit family template.
4. Go to the Insert tab and select Import CAD.

What files can I import 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 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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What’s an IFC file?

The Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) is a CAD data exchange file format intended for description of architectural, building and construction industry data. It is a platform-neutral, open file format specification that is not controlled by a single vendor or group of vendors.

Can you convert solidworks to Revit?

Export the Solidworks file to IFC and then import the file into Revit. Export the Solidworks file to a STEP file and then import it into AutoCAD. Export the file from AutoCAD as 3D DWG and then import into Revit.

How do I open a .step file?

To open a STEP:

1. Find the STEP file on your computer or device.
2. Double click or right-click and select File > Open.
3. Your file will open with the associated STEP reading software already installed, like Adobe Acrobat.