Importing a Revit File

Revit files (.rvt or .rfa) created in versions 2011 through 2018 can be imported.

● All 2D views (floor plans, ceiling plans, and sheets) import as sheet layers, with the graphics inside the annotation group of an empty viewport.

● The 3D model imports as one or more design layers; a design layer is created for each story of a multi-story model.

● For .rfa files, a record is created for the family definition and for every nested family. For .rvt files, a record is created for every family definition.

● Straight and round walls are imported as Vectorworks walls, with components, and with wall joins preserved. Non-perpendicular walls and walls with horizontal peaks do not import as walls.

● Windows and doors import as custom window and door symbols, and are properly placed in walls.

Parameter	Description
Import Views	Select which views to import: the currently active view only, a 3D model view, or all 2D and 3D views. For 2D views, imported graphics are placed on a sheet layer. For 3D views, graphics are placed on a design layer.
Import Elements
Create Vectorworks Native Objects	Imports Revit objects as Vectorworks objects when possible (walls, doors, and symbols, for example)
Import other Objects as	For objects that cannot be imported as native objects, select which type of geometry to use for the Revit entity objects: ● Vectorworks Mesh Objects creates one or more mesh objects (smallest file size, reasonable import time). ● Groups of 3D Polygons creates one or more groups of 3D polygons (largest file size, reasonable import time). ● Vectorworks Solid Objects creates one or more solid objects, or mesh objects where solids are not possible (reasonable file size, but the process can be very slow and import may take a long time).
Import Textures and Texture Mapping	Imports textures as resources and applies them to the appropriate created objects or components

To edit a Revit entity, select it and click Edit Geometry from the Object Info palette.

Importing a Revit File

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