Why can't ti select CAD in Revit?

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Why can’t ti select CAD in Revit?

If the Select Pinned Elements tool is turned off, you won’t be able to select the imported CAD file. The Select Pinned Elements icon is located on the right side of the status bar below the drawing window. Left click on the icon to activate it and you will be able to select the imported CAD file.

How do I select a linked CAD file in Revit?

Go to Ribbon tab and click on drop-down menu. Check on Select links.

How do you select pinned elements in Revit?

Click an icon in the lower right corner of the status bar.

Select Links. Enable the Select Links option when you want to be able to select linked files and individual elements in the links. …
Select Underlay Elements. …
Select Pinned Elements. …
Select Elements by Face. …
Drag Elements on Selection.

How do I enable selected links in Revit?

Click an icon in the lower right corner of the status bar.

Select Links. Enable the Select Links option when you want to be able to select linked files and individual elements in the links. …
Select Underlay Elements. …
Select Pinned Elements. …
Select Elements by Face. …
Drag Elements on Selection.

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How do I manage a CAD link in Revit?

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. Unload linked models to temporarily remove them from the project.

How do I edit a linked CAD in Revit?

Solution:

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

How do I export CAD to Revit?

1. Outline the process

Clean up and purge the AutoCAD drawing then consolidate the AutoCAD elements by type on separate layers.
Link each DWG file into its own drafting view in Revit.
Convert the DWG lines and hatches to Revit lines and filled regions.
Convert DWG dimensions and text to Revit styles.

Where are CAD imports in Revit?

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.

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.

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