How do you explode a CAD file in Revit?

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.

How do I convert AutoCAD 3D to Revit?

1. Open the project or family into which you want to import the 3D geometry.
2. Click Insert tab Import panel (Import CAD).
3. In the Import CAD Formats dialog, for Files of type, select one of the following:
4. Navigate to the folder that contains the file to import, and select the file.

Why is it not recommended to explode CAD in Revit?

Exploding a CAD file inside Revit is not a good idea. The problem is that Revit will change all layers into a Linestyle. That means if you have a large CAD file with many layers, you will have loads of dumb, useless linestyles.

Can you edit AutoCAD files in Revit?

It is possible to import a DWG file into Revit and then “explode” it there and make changes. You could than “Export” the file back to DWG. So it is technically possible to “edit” a DWG but it is a bit more involved than opening, changing, and saving.

How do I import a model into 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.

Do I need to learn AutoCAD before Revit?

Revit is a whole different mindset from AutoCAD, in part because it’s 3D, in part because you’re building a model (not just a drawing), and in part because there’s a whole lot of information attached to each and every element you model. And then if you need to, learn AutoCAD.