I am creating massing models in 3ds max 8 as I can make use of its advanced modelling capabilities. The output of this is normally a mesh or editible poly. I would like to import the object and slice through with the Building make tool to document the building.
I have tried both creating a new massing family outside of a project and tried creating one within, importing the max file as a (2004)dwg. Both times revit says that it sees a mesh (which is of course what I imported) however I cannot manage therefore to slice through the object. This also happens when importing simple max primitives like cubes. I have a feeling if I can convert the object into an ACIS solid then revit will be happy with the object however I cant seem to manage to do this. I may be able to take it through ACAD however I cannot find how to convert a mesh model (totally closed mesh) to a massing object or ACAD solid.
Any ideas how to accomplish this. I have attached the max and dwg files used in this in case any one is feeling adventurous...