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Attach walls and columns to linked model

Attach walls and columns to linked model

Would be good if we can get this implemented.......feels kind of basic to be able to Attach Top/Bottom of walls for example to roofs in a Linked file......?!

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cbt990
Collaborator

This needs to be implemented!

cbt990
Collaborator

Bumping for support! 

ad_AMEC
Explorer

Autodesk....paging Autodesk.....anyone out there? Can we get a void cut on a linked model please? 

erikhianke
Contributor

Dear Revit Team,

 

Currently, I see that there is a limitation when it comes to joining elements from linked files with elements present in the local file. Specifically, I would like to suggest the implementation of a functionality that allows the direct union of elements, such as walls, floors, beams, pillars, among others, present in files linked with local elements, without the need for complex procedures.

 

The absence of this ability to unite elements of different origins impairs the accuracy of quantities and the correct representation of the elements, directly impacting the quality of the project. We understand that effectiveness and practicality in handling these elements are fundamental for cohesive and efficient BIM modeling.

 

While there are temporary solutions such as using invisible line styles, I recognize that these approaches are inefficient in large-scale projects and do not fully meet the demands of projects that require the seamless integration of different sources.

 

I appreciate your consideration of this suggestion and believe that implementing this functionality will not only improve the quality of projects, but also provide a more intuitive and efficient experience for Autodesk Revit users.

 

Yours sincerely,Erik Hianke

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osiris_garciaduran
Community Visitor

This also lead to have a lot of clashes showing up, for example between structural columns and architectural walls , ceilings, floors, because ther eis not a way to cut around the columns or simple joint the elements so that the clash detections software do not detect it as a clash. 

 

Any option for this ? 

solomon.ndirangu
Community Visitor

Its 2024, do we have a solution yet?

 

Y_Dave
Explorer

2024 AND THIS STILL HAVENT BEEN SOLVED YET

Ric_Weber
Advisor

@kimberly_fuhrman-jones please consider combining this idea with the one that @Kimtaurus found. 

@Ric_Weber , @Kimtaurus thank you!

Jakub_KratochvilULPLU
Community Visitor

Almost nine years later and we’re still missing this feature...... Revit team, could you please look into this issue? In public procurement projects using BIM, there is a requirement to have separate native models, which means we need 4–7 different models for a single building, including a structural model. The biggest problem is that when connecting the structural model to the architectural model (where the main architectural drawings are generated), the geometries cannot be merged, and the drawings are not representative at all; we have to manually trace them with lines and masking areas to make the drawings look the way they should.

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