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Revit and point cloud

Anonymous — Wed, 18 May 2016 13:27:24 GMT

hii,

I am so glad I am participating in the answer day!!

I have modled a point cloud in revit? After a while, I have discovered that my point cloud doesn't work with my virtusurv plugin.

Now, I need to reinsert a new version of point cloud, but withoutn losing the modeling I made; meaning I want it to be inserted in the same place the old one.

how can i do that?

It's urgent, please.

Re: Revit and point cloud

dzanta — Wed, 18 May 2016 13:36:40 GMT

when you insert a point cloud file into revit, it defaults to center to center. you can also choose origin. since your revit content does not move prior to reinserting your point cloud file, you should be able to insert it into your revit model in the same manner you did the original point cloud file.

you can also just create a model line that touches a revit object (grid line intersection for example) and the other end to a specific point in the point cloud file.

after you unload it, and reload the new version, you can move the point cloud file if necessary to that point of reference.

Re: Revit and point cloud

Anonymous — Wed, 18 May 2016 14:23:30 GMT

Thank you for the answer,

Well, I have oriented my point cloud after inserting it origin to origin.

What can I do in this cas?

Re: Revit and point cloud

dzanta — Wed, 18 May 2016 14:44:41 GMT

is the newly loaded point cloud file in the correct location? Can you use the Move command to place it exactly?

Re: Revit and point cloud

Anonymous — Wed, 18 May 2016 14:54:27 GMT

It is in the correct location but not in the correct orientation as the old one. I don't know if the rotation command can give a good match to position it like the old one, can it?

Re: Revit and point cloud

dzanta — Wed, 18 May 2016 14:55:23 GMT

you should be able to use the Rotate command and place the rotation point exactly where you want and specify an exact angle for rotation.

Re: Revit and point cloud

Anonymous — Wed, 18 May 2016 15:00:57 GMT

But how can I move the old point cloud to insert the new one in revit 2016 ??

Re: Revit and point cloud

dzanta — Wed, 18 May 2016 15:02:29 GMT

ensure "Select Links" is checked under the Modify command in the ribbon. Then select the old point cloud file and move it north for example by 500'. Then you can move the new point cloud files in it's proper position. Finally, use the Manage Links command to remove the old point cloud file from the revit file.

Re: Revit and point cloud

Anonymous — Wed, 18 May 2016 15:04:13 GMT

But how can I delete the old point cloud in order to add the new one??

Re: Revit and point cloud

Anonymous — Wed, 18 May 2016 15:05:17 GMT

I will try that! Thank you a lot !

Re: Revit and point cloud

dzanta — Wed, 18 May 2016 15:08:37 GMT

steps:

1. Create a Model line showing where your existing point cloud file should sit in relationship to your revit model data.

2. Use Manage Links and remove the old point cloud file

3. Use the Insert Point cloud file command to insert the new point cloud file

4. Move the new point cloud file to the exact position

5. Use the Rotate command to reorient the new point cloud file to the exact position

Re: Revit and point cloud

Anonymous — Wed, 18 May 2016 15:22:55 GMT

Is there any tool to align the point cloud to the model I have already done?
(aligning a wall in the new point cloud with a wall already modeled for example)

Re: Revit and point cloud

dzanta — Wed, 18 May 2016 15:23:59 GMT

Align command does not work on point cloud file

Re: Revit and point cloud

Anonymous — Wed, 18 May 2016 19:16:55 GMT

I have used the move and rotate command and it did work to place my new pointcloud on my existing revit model. Thank youu !!