AutoCAD Dynamic Blocks showing all the variations when Linked/Imported to Revit

[Anonymous]

We are using Dynamic Blocks in CAD like T&B modules, Kitchen modules etc., each dynamic blocks consist of different configuration/layout. When importing to Revit for referencing, all of the Dynamic Blocks configuration shows up. Is there a setting or a trick to show only what is shown in CAD?

[Anonymous]

We are using Dynamic Blocks in CAD like T&B modules, Kitchen modules etc., each dynamic blocks consist of different configuration/layout. When importing to Revit for referencing, all of the Dynamic Blocks configuration shows up. Is there a setting or a trick to show only what is shown in CAD?

[greg_benson-shettle]

Hi lordsonduranbim,  I have tested AutoCAD Dynamic blocks with visibility options for doors at different angles and sofas of different sizes and they all appear in Revit as they do in the AutoCAD drawing. I tested in Revit 2019 & 2022 so maybe it is the ACAD block. If you share, happy to test it.

[greg_benson-shettle]

Hi lordsonduranbim,  I have tested AutoCAD Dynamic blocks with visibility options for doors at different angles and sofas of different sizes and they all appear in Revit as they do in the AutoCAD drawing. I tested in Revit 2019 & 2022 so maybe it is the ACAD block. If you share, happy to test it.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for your prompt response @greg_benson-shettle, I have attached the AutoCAD dynamic blocks for your testing.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for your prompt response @greg_benson-shettle, I have attached the AutoCAD dynamic blocks for your testing.

[greg_benson-shettle · Accepted solution]

Hi lordsonduranbim,

It appears that issue arises when the block has had what appears to be a clipping boundary adjusted to hide certain elements. Revit is not recognising the clipping boundary and displays the whole block.  I recommend that for further variations within the block make further visibility states that do not include what you are trying to hide.

ACAD on right shows adjusted clipping boundary and on the left Revit shows the full block, ignoring clipping boundary.

Hope this helps for the future.

[greg_benson-shettle · Accepted solution]

Hi lordsonduranbim,

It appears that issue arises when the block has had what appears to be a clipping boundary adjusted to hide certain elements. Revit is not recognising the clipping boundary and displays the whole block.  I recommend that for further variations within the block make further visibility states that do not include what you are trying to hide.

ACAD on right shows adjusted clipping boundary and on the left Revit shows the full block, ignoring clipping boundary.

Hope this helps for the future.

[Anonymous]

That explains why.
Thank you very much again @greg_benson-shettle for your solution.

[Anonymous]

That explains why.
Thank you very much again @greg_benson-shettle for your solution.