Converting Revit Models to ACAD 16

Converting Revit Models to ACAD 16

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Converting Revit Models to ACAD 16

Anonymous
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Hello.

 

The company I work at wants to convert the few Revit dwgs we have into AutoCAD 16 dwgs., since they will no longer use Revit and only AutoCAD 16. What is the best and easiest way to convert these Revit models to ACAD? Thanks.

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jdiala
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See pictures and just check the views that you want to export.

 

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Anonymous
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Thanks for replying. So if I do this, does it still keep the original file in Revit and this will make me a copy in ACAD? And if so, does this maintain the integrity of the drawing or will I have to verify that everything was converted correctly?

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Anonymous
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Putting aside the part of my brain saying DON'T DO IT (going back cad) dwg export is just that, its like exporting dwg to dwf, nothing happens to the original, so your revit file will be fine. I would recommend spending half n hr configuring your export settings though before hand, you can even map them to layers, may save you some time. It will all transfer, but if you have plaster layers on your walls, they will also make up your cad walls, so there will be tidying up there as well as your ref tags. 

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sureshchotrani
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Wellcome to the community:)

 

Are you looking to export 3D or 2D sheets?

 

If only 2D sheets, why you need them back in Revit to be updated?

 

There is no such integration by which if you edit the AutoCAD model to see the updates in Revit model.

 

However you can link the 3D model & 2D sheets in Revit to see the same in Revit, but this are not Revit elements.

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scott_d_davis
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@Anonymous wrote:

 

since they will no longer use Revit and only AutoCAD 16.


Why?  Can you tell us a little more about this decision? Seems counter-productive.



Scott D Davis
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Anonymous
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The company I work for has decided that they no longer want to use Revit and bought licenses for AutoCAD 16. I'm just trying to determine the easiest and efficient way to convert the handful of drawings that were done in Revit while keeping their integrity. If there is no way to convert and a person needs to redraw these drawings in AutoCAD, just need to know that. Thanks.

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Anonymous
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Currently, the drawings are 3D Revit models. I'm looking to convert them to AutoCAD 16 files (2D), while still keeping a copy of what was originally done in Revit (the company I work at, likes to keep a history of their stores/dwgs). Is this possibly and if so, how? Thanks.

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chrisplyler
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You can use Revit's Export tool to create/export a dwg file from any view or sheet that is in a Revit project file.

 

I suggest that instead of continuing to ask the same question - what has already been answered by the way - you go ahead and try a few. Open up the resulting dwg files and examine them to see if they suit your needs. If you have any problems with the new dwg files, ask a new question detailing them and perhaps we can help you solve them.

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Keith_Wilkinson
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I'd agree with Chris - go ahead and try some using the DWG export.  Just select the views you want and off you go, it's pretty straightfoward.  Your Revit model will be there to access as long as you have acces to a Revit license or viewer.

 

From reading your posts though It sounds like you could do with someone who understands Revit to show them how to use it.  Once you grasp the benefits I can't see why you would take a backwards step to using CAD again.  The transition isn't easy but I think you are going to find yourself isolated if you don't commit to the change.



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Anonymous
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FYI..Exports from Revit are more suitable as backgrounds for AutoCAD users. Unless a DWG export setup was customized past regular defaults, the dwg's are unusable for daily manipulation and will require extensive modification.  For experienced Autocad users this is familiar as receiving files from another company, but it does take time to bring it up to standard for regular use.  Some find it easier to trace over the dwg into their own base drawings.

 

You didn't mention the reasons for keeping Autocad, but I'll bet it was the extensive block library and customized standards that just wouldn't work with Revit.  It does take time to transition to Revit, just as it took time to create those customized standards in AutoCAD.  Many standards can be brought over if time allows, but it won't happen overnight.

 

Good luck with Autocad....don't forget to Save and reload on all DWG's after you change one or two items on your base plan.

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