IMPORTING INTO REVIT

[Anonymous]

i need to use  drawing that is a dwg file and be able to use it as a family in revit.  how can i do this ???

[Anonymous]

I would insert the DWG into a Detail Item family if it is 2d.

If it's 3d then insert the DWG into a Generic model family and load that family.

[Anonymous]

thnk you for the reply ... by chance could you walk me thru that ... its been a few years since i used revit ... its been a trial and error kinda drawing ... its 2d

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@Anonymous wrote:

I would insert the DWG into a Detail Item family if it is 2d.

If it's 3d then insert the DWG into a Generic model family and load that family.

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[Anonymous]

File, New, Family.

If your template files are loaded correctly, you should find a Detail Item family. Open that.

Insert, Import CAD.  Navigate to the CAD file that you would like to use.  Place the CAD.  Note that the reference plane intersection is the insertion point for the family.

Save and name the detail.

In your project, Insert menu, Load family, navigate to the saved family.

Place it in your project as a detail component, in the Annotate tab.

[Anonymous]

thank you so very much ... you have been a great help

[Anonymous]

why can i only see it in the view i insert it in .... 

[ToanDN]

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@Anonymous wrote:

why can i only see it in the view i insert it in .... 

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Because you use a Detail Family.  Start it from a model family template such as Generic Models, Specialty Equipment, etc... based on what you want it to be, then insert the DWG in, then load it in your project, and you will see it everywhere.

[Anonymous]

thnks so much