Is there a Collada (DAE) Export ?

[Anonymous]

I want to make a DAE. OF a building I made. and export it to this virtual world. I need help. Is there anything similar to a DAE File?

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Not directly from Revit--UNLESS you are using Lumion 2 and have the Collada exporter.

If not, use this workflow:

Revit>FBX>3dsMax>Collada

cheers

[Anonymous]

It is unfortunate that a third-party developer like Lumion team can create a Collada exporter to work with Revit; while native Revit users have to use a tedious workflow like Revit --> FBX --> 3ds Max --> Collada!

So we need to own 3ds Max as well, just to export a Collada file from Revit?

And we need to own Navisworks MANAGE just to export a NWD file that can be read using Navisworks FREEDOM?

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

You can export your revit as a dwg, open that in sketchup pro version. Export the sketchup as a dae... Then you will have the geometries, but materials will be lost. It's not ideal but itll work if you are studying form only

[Anonymous]

I am writing this on a computer without Revit, so I might be completely wrong...

I understand that there is a link or plugin for viewing Revit models in Google Earth. That would in normal cases involve the creation of a KMZ file. A KMZ file is a ZIP in disguise - rename its extension to ZIP and open or extract it. The 3D model information is stored in a folder within as a DAE.

Anssi

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

try "umion to revit bridge"

http://lumion3d.com/revit-to-lumion-bridge/

[Darin_HDR]

I have not tried it out but did come across this add in 

SimLab Collada Exporter for Autodesk® Revit®

https://apps.autodesk.com/RVT/en/Detail/Index?id=1209365542010572426&appLang=en&os=Win64

Since I haven't downloaded it I only see that it offers a free trial (unknown cost) but I have to assume it is cheaper than Lumion if all you need is a Collada exporter.

[Anonymous]

Dudes!

Lumion Bridge for Revit its a FREE Plugin.

Just go to hte Revit APP store and download it / install it.

It should work. It simply exports your Revit model to DAE format, you do not need to use the Live Link feature...

Regards

gio

[Darin_HDR]

Looks like it is now called Lumion LiveSync but thanks @Anonymous for the heads up!

[Anonymous]

when i import my dae model i can only see my windows.

[aperelstein]

It appears the transparency is inverted. In infraworks if you go to configure the data source and then to the 3d Model tab - check the invert transparency option.

[benj]

i DL this exporter. the free app takes a lot of time for a 212mb file. i.e. from last night 2305 to early morning  0300, still nothin'! 

...& it promised to handle large files.

[benj]

According to their site, usd.99 / 1 user after trial period

https://www.simlab-soft.com/3d-plugins/Revit/Collada_Exporter_for_Revit-mai.aspx

...& what they promised.

file:///C:/ProgramData/Autodesk/ApplicationPlugins/SLBS-SimLab-Revit-Collada-Exporter.bundle/Content...

...hope they keep

[benj]

still nothin'....