Updating REVIT files that have AutoCAD Blocks...

[Milt-Fitz]

To All Forum Users,

I'm trying to find out if there is an easy solution to "Update REVIT files that have AutoCAD Blocks?" 

From going to AU, in the past I've been told it's not so easy, so depending upon the situation we've, (I've) created a "Dumb 3D AutoCAD file" and simply imported, or linked the file into REVIT, fully created a file in REVIT (as a family) or received the file via the "Cloud".

Now, (lately) it seems even if a simple drawing, part, or file, doesn't have the right amount of data associated with it file is no good for "BIM"...  

So... if we were to update, I'm wondering what the "Gotcha's" are? 

By this I mean, , "Is there any way to just - Add the information - to the AutoCAD Blocks or BIM files, without having to recreate the entire drawing / project in REVIT?"

As usual, "Any help or information would  be appreciated."

Again, "Thanks in advance"!

Regards,

Milt

[ToanDN]

CAD can serve as the static geometry in a Revit family should no parametric functions are required. You can still add rich data to the family via parameters to take care of the I in BIM.

[Drafter1981]

Toan

The original topic (Updating AutoCAD Files to work in REVIT) sort of has been hijacked by the admins...

This is now on another link:(How to Update REVIT Files That Have AutoCAD Blocks) 

If allowed, I will repost back in AutoCAD under a different Title to avoid having this hijacked again.

At this time we (I) do not have an answer however there has been some good suggestions.

I (we) are hoping to add, or obtain some additional information within the week and post a solution.

Again, this seems to be an open question without a true solution so any suggestions or help would be appreciated.

Regards,

Milt

[Drafter1981]

To the Group,

This question / Link was also shared on the topic of using "AutoCAD 2018 Tables"

Again the question is  "Is there a way to  - Update REVIT files with AutoCAD Blocks" and if so, can this be done by using attributes & or Tables?

If so, 1.) How do we "Fix the AutoCAD File(s)?...

         2.) In REVIT, "How do we Extract that information"?

As usual any help would be appreciated, and thanks in advance...

[RobDraw]

All signs are pointing to "No". The information will need to be added in Revit.