AutoCad 3D solar analysis to Revit

[Anonymous]

I insert the autocad file in revit following the steps from a solution i saw in the forum. But when I try to solar analysis the building , revit doesn't let me choose the interior or exterior walls . The only think that Revit lets me to do is to just 3D view the building. Is there any possible solution to my problem ?

[ToanDN]

What steps?

[Viveka_CD]

@Anonymous 

Welcome to the community!:)

Can you share the file and a screencast of what you are experiencing?

That will help us to help you better.

Best Regards,

[barthbradley]

Sounds like you are trying to do what is described at 7:50/10:29 on this video:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKzXY9CZJWo

[Anonymous]

I try to process this dwg file but when i import it in revit it doesn't allow me to do anything. I want to solar analysis the exterior walls and when i try to choose them nothing happens. Is there a solution in order to process this dwg file ?

[barthbradley]

Model it in Revit or Model it in AutoCAD Architectural with Architectural Elements.  

[Anonymous]

So if i model it in autocad artchtectural an d then import it in revit i will be able to process it and do my solar analysis ?

[ToanDN · Accepted solution]

No. You need to export from Autocad architecture to IFC then open or link the IFC in Revit.

[Anonymous]

Ok i exported the autocad in IFC. Now i just link the IFC in Revit like a new drawing and i can process it ?

[barthbradley · Accepted solution]

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@Anonymous wrote:

Ok i exported the autocad in IFC. Now i just link the IFC in Revit like a new drawing and i can process it ?

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Did you specify the correct IFC export options?

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad-architecture/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2...

[Anonymous]

Yeah I converted right. Everything worked. Thank you very much 

[ce23e009]

i m also getting same problem while importing 3 modelsfrom solidwork to revit via autodesk but not able to select the surface to solar analysis can any one please me out ?