How do I link AutoCAD and Revit?

How do I link AutoCAD and 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.

How do I convert AutoCAD to Revit?

Import a CAD File

1. Click Insert tab Import panel (Import CAD).
2. In the dialog, for Files of type, select the desired file type.
3. Navigate to the folder that contains the file to import, and select the file.
4. Specify options.
5. Click Open.

Is Revit compatible with AutoCAD?

AutoCAD and Revit are interoperable and can be used together, for example, to incorporate designs created in AutoCAD within a Revit project. Firms may use AutoCAD on some projects or components of a design and use Revit to generate BIM deliverables and to enable collaboration with other design disciplines.

How do I export multiple sheets from AutoCAD to Revit?

Can I export multiple views or sheets in Revit? Yes you can. On exporting to AutoCAD or DWF, “R”>Export>CAD Formats, on the Export option, change this to “In session views/sheet set”, under show in list, choose the views to export by ticking the relevant views.

How do you link a file in Revit?

Open an existing model, and link another model to it.

1. Open an existing model or start a new model. You will link another model into this model.
2. Click Insert tab Link panel (Link Revit).
3. In the Import/Link RVT dialog, select the model to link.
4. For Positioning, specify the desired option.
5. Click Open.

Should I use Revit or AutoCAD?

AutoCAD gives you data based on your design objects, whereas Revit gives you data on the construction of your models. AutoCAD is considered best for 2D drawing, whereas Revit is better for modeling and getting cost estimates. AutoCAD is more flexible to use, whereas the Revit platform is more rigid.

How do I export a sheet in Revit?

Export one or more views and sheets to DWG or DXF format.

1. Click File tab Export CAD Formats (DWG) or (DXF).
2. In the DWG (or DXF) Export dialog, for Select Export Setup, select the desired setup.
3. Select the views and sheets to export.
4. If you are ready to export, click Next.

How do I export a sheet view in Revit?

When exporting a model to various formats, use tools on the Export dialog to select the views and sheets to include. Save the selected set for later re-use. To create or modify view/sheet sets, first open the related Export dialog: click File tab Export CAD Formats, and select the desired format for export.

Where are Revit imported CAD files?

To see a CAD file in a good Revit view or delete it, simply click on the Show or Delete. This also helps locating a particular imported DWG in your hundreds of views & sheets! Another nice feature is the chance to select one CAD file from the list and click Find Views.