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Converting rfa

Anonymous — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 13:36:56 GMT

I am a blender user and I recently found a revit 3d asset online but i do not know how to convert it to a format I can import in blender. Can someone help me?

Re: Converting rfa

syman2000 — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 15:47:44 GMT

Blender is able to read DXF. So you have to use that format when importing into Blender.

Re: Converting rfa

Anonymous — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 16:02:15 GMT

But how to convert RFA to Dxf

Re: Converting rfa

syman2000 — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 16:27:42 GMT

There is an export function under CAD Format>DXF

Re: Converting rfa

barthbradley — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 16:30:23 GMT

Click File tab =>Export CAD Formats => DXF.

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-lt/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2019/ENU/RevitLT-DocumentPresent/files/GUID-42C75024-4D71-4831-8910-2747168624A3-htm.html

Re: Converting rfa

Anonymous — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 16:56:15 GMT

What do you mean?
I do not have Revit.
I was asking how to convert a rfa to Dxf or other format for free. Revit is
like expensive.

Re: Converting rfa

syman2000 — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 17:28:54 GMT

Do you not see the solution I've given? I already converted the file to DXF.

Re: Converting rfa

Anonymous — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 17:40:15 GMT

OH! Sorry. Did not notice that. But is there a way I can convert it myself
if I ever need to?
And sorry again I did not see that you already converted it!

Re: Converting rfa

syman2000 — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 17:59:12 GMT

No prob...if you want to convert online, you may have to look at Revit to IFC converter. However it will cost a small fee

https://www.bim42.com/2018/04/online-revit-to-ifc-converter

Re: Converting rfa

Anonymous — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 18:03:15 GMT

Are there any FREE options?

Re: Converting rfa

ToanDN — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:11:59 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Are there any FREE options?

Downloads Revit and convert as many as you can within the 30-day trial period... Tick Tock

Re: Converting rfa

barthbradley — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:15:52 GMT

A lot of Manufacturers that provide CAD and BIM content - including Kohler - provide DXF as well.

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Re: Converting rfa

derekP5T — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:01:07 GMT

Shame on Autodesk for intentionally creating proprietary file formats with no way to convert them without paying for their software. It's high time to change this stale monolithic corporate business model.

Re: Converting rfa

davide_chiccoC3GT5 — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 10:18:31 GMT

2023 and still I struggle to import RFA in 3DS max.

UNBELIEVABLE

Re: Converting rfa

ToanDN — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:16:04 GMT

@davide_chiccoC3GT5 wrote:

2023 and still I struggle to import RFA in 3DS max.

UNBELIEVABLE

Shouldn't you post this complain on 3DS forum?

Re: Converting rfa

jimurbanojw — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:09:58 GMT

I fail to see what the "exported platform" has to do with what the actual problem is. I don't use any Autodesk programs and struggle with the same problem...a proprietary platform to extort users on a annual basis with no options otherwise. And don't get me wrong...I am held captive by my CAD software company as well...it stinks but it's the reality. In the meantime I am still looking for a solution to the same problem...converting a RFA file to something I can use...

Re: Converting rfa

natedalton82U8WT7 — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 21:35:31 GMT

Hi, I stumbled across your solution while trying to answer the same question as the poster. And, like the poster, don't have access to Revit, but need to use a model in blender. I know it's a lot to ask, but could you grace me with the same conversion? I've hit a brick wall trying to covert or otherwise open this model.

Thank you!

Re: Converting rfa

Mike.FORM — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 21:42:44 GMT

see attached.

Re: Converting rfa

natedalton82U8WT7 — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 23:41:22 GMT

Thank you so much!

Re: Converting rfa

ncomtois64XCL — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 18:42:29 GMT

I'm having the same problem! Is someone able to convert this file for me? Then maybe give me a few tips for converting it to 2D files that can be used with autocad LT?

Thanks so much!