create custom door by 3Ds Max

[Anonymous]

Hello

is it possible create custom door by 3Ds Max and import it as a family to Revit?

[L.Maas · Accepted solution]

You can export things from 3DS max to dwg and then import it in Revit.

However it will be just a door object and will not behave as a door in Revit (i.e. parametric, hosting).

In general I avoid to import foreign file formats as they tend to have a negative impact on Revit performance. Also often the imported model will be too detailed for Revit purpose.

I would advise to just (re)model the door in Revit. Try to keep it as simple as possible. The more detailed the family the more impact on performance it will have.

[Anonymous]

Thank you for your help, and i have another question how can i change the core direction by shortcut for example in autocad when draw wall and press CTRL the core is changing automatically

[L.Maas]

I do not think you have a keyboard shortcut for this. When starting the wall command you can select the preferred location line. Selecting a location will keep it on that selection during the session for that particular project.

[ToanDN · Accepted solution]

After drawing a wall, hit space and it will flip. It can also work with
multiple selections.