topic Re: Exporting Revit to DWG, 3 KB Only in Revit Architecture Forum

Exporting Revit to DWG, 3 KB Only

Anonymous — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 13:50:22 GMT

The DWG file exported in Revit 2019 is only 3 KB in size regardless of the explixity of the model, either a box or an office tower, and it is not a valid DWG file. I have no such issue with previous versions and my colleagues had no trouble exporting in their pcs.

I have tried repairing the program and reinstalling the program.

Revit version:

19.2.10.7

20190225_1515(x64)
2019.2.1

Re: Exporting Revit to DWG, 3 KB Only

barthbradley — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 14:00:25 GMT

Modify DWG/DXF Export Setup?

Re: Exporting Revit to DWG, 3 KB Only

Anonymous — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 14:17:28 GMT

Thanks for your reply.

Normally I just use the default setting, except using ACIS for solids, same as how I do with previous versions. It should export to a valid DWG file regardless of the settings.

Re: Exporting Revit to DWG, 3 KB Only

barthbradley — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 14:53:23 GMT

~~Let me try. Post the File.~~

Nevermind. You say it happens with the simplest geometry? Yeah, that would be a local issue/setting.

@Anonymous : This may be related:

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-products/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Export-DWG-from-Revit-some-files-are-empty.html

Re: Exporting Revit to DWG, 3 KB Only

Anonymous — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 15:07:42 GMT

Yes, it is a local setting in my PC: "Region Settings" I checked "Beta: Use Unicode UTF-8 for worldwide language support". Once I check it off, Revit exports properly.

Thanks!

Re: Exporting Revit to DWG, 3 KB Only

barthbradley — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 15:11:20 GMT

Give yourself a cigar! Mark your post as Accepted Solution. Good info to be shared.

Re: Exporting Revit to DWG, 3 KB Only

Anonymous — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 15:14:03 GMT

Thanks!

Re: Exporting Revit to DWG, 3 KB Only

zz1zz2zz3 — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 08:47:41 GMT

I had the same problem. So i reinstalling RV but not changed. Almost file and mode and sheet export to dwg not open with autocad apply. And file only 3KB. So I worry? I found info this subject on other forums but not find best reply. I think Autodesk can not support?