EXPORT REVIT AS SOLID MASS

[josh.hafel]

Hello! I am trying to export out a model out of Revit as one solid mass. Essentially I want just "shrink-wrap" the entire building so that I capture the details such as window frames, downspouts, walls and reveals. but all of the "junk" inside the building such as casework, interior walls and furniture are unnecessary. Is this even possible to do? It's not for 3d printing, but imagine something along the lines of this image. Thanks for any help!

[johnjmbennett]

hi,

with your request, was wondering which software/format you intended the resultant solid to be used in.

this may influence the exported format and method.

cheers

[barthbradley]

The "shrink-wrap" would be the effect done by the software you are exporting to.  But you could do the same effect in Revit.  Why export?  

[josh.hafel]

It's intended to go into Rhino, which accepts a very wide array of formats.

[josh.hafel]

If it can be done entirely in Revit that would be better, then I can export it out as a dxf to move it into rhino

[barthbradley]

Is that your Revit Model? Your screenshot looks like a rendering and every model element's material is using the same marble asset.  Am I close? 

[josh.hafel]

The image is a 3d print of a building. if you were to cut that model, it would be solid. I don't want wall thickness or anything on the interior. Just the outer most faces. merged into one solid object.

[barthbradley]

Okay, I get that. Kind of like soap on a rope.  😉 

[krissy_matthews]

I understand this is several years old, but I am curious if you ever found the solution to this. I am intending to 3D print the mass of it with the exterior details, and do not care for the interior details. 

[schottcad]

I am also interested in whether this is possible.  I would like to 3D print the buildings on our campus but without the interior details.  I just want to the shell if the building as a solid.  Anyone solved this?