What can you import into Revit?

What kind of Files can you import 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. You can import 3D geometry from supported file formats and applications.

What file types can Revit export?

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

• DWG (drawing) format is supported by AutoCAD and other CAD applications.
• DXF (data transfer) is an open format that is supported by many CAD applications.

Can you import models 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.

Does DWG work in Revit?

Select the “Import DWG” icon on the ribbon. A window will open allowing you to browse for your chosen DWG file. Select the file and adjust the import settings at the bottom of the window. You will be able to match the DWG’s origin with the Revit origin, as well as modify the import colors of the Revit file.

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.

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.

How do I export a Revit model?

To export 3D model data for use in Autodesk Revit

1. Click Manage Model. …
2. In the Model Explorer panel, make the desired layers visible. …
3. Zoom out to see the area to export.
4. Click Present/Share Present. …
5. In the Export to 3D Model File dialog box, specify the area to export:

How do I convert Rhino to Revit?

Importing a Rhino model into Revit

1. Click Insert tab Import panel (Import CAD). …
2. In the Import CAD Formats dialog, navigate to the folder that contains the file to import.
3. For Files of type, select the appropriate file type (such as DWG, SAT, or SKP).
4. Select the file to import.
5. Specify the desired import settings.

Where are Revit imported CAD files?

Start Ideate Explorer. Expand the list underneath the CAD Imports or CAD Links category. Select the checkbox next to an individual CAD Import or CAD Link and right-click to select Show Elements. Ideate Explorer will attempt to find a View where the CAD file is visible.

Can you convert AutoCAD 3D to 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.

How do you explode a CAD file in Revit?

You can explode imported DWG 3D solid (not Polymesh) geometry in the Family Editor environment.

1. Select the import symbol.
2. Click Modify | Imports in Families tab Import Instance panel Explode drop-down (Partial Explode) or (Full Explode). The 3D solids are now preserved as free form elements.