DesignSeries00004.pngImporting Revit

Revit files (.rvt or .rfa) created in versions 2011 through 2020 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.

        Revit families import as symbols and associated resources.

        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.

        Floor objects import as slab objects.

        Appropriate IFC data is automatically attached to all imported objects.

Importing Revit family files as a batch

Command

Path

Import Revit (Batch)

File > Import

Use the Import Revit (Batch) command to quickly import multiple Revit family (.rfa) files.

To import one or more files:

1.      Select the command.

The Import Revit (Batch) dialog box opens.

2.      Specify the import information, and click OK.

3.      The progress of the import is displayed for each imported file during import. The final results of the import process display in the RFA Import Result dialog box.

4.      Click Details to open the results log file. The log text file, named Revit Import Log, is placed in the specified destination folder if it exists, or in the Vectorworks user folder. New log information is appended to any existing log file. The report provides a summary of the import, including a list of which files succeeded, and which failed.

Importing a single Revit file

Command

Path

Import Revit

File > Import

To import a single Revit (.rvt) or Revit family (.rfa) file:

1.      Select the command.

2.      Select the file to import.

The RVT/RFA Import Options dialog box opens.

3.      Specify the import information, and click OK.

The progress of the import is displayed for each imported file during import.

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Object editing mode

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