Remove "Import PDF" Button

[ReySantos]

For the most recent versions, in my opinion, these two commands allow us to insert PDF files with the same functionality and very similar properties. I think using both is redundant. Maybe the "Import PDF" Button can be removed.

[pieter1]

There are different usecases for linking vs importing.

Benefits of importing:

- no risk of broken links

- potentially faster opening of the files (because with links, the pdf's need to be read and processed every time you open the file)

Benefits of linking:

- easier to keep things up to date

- central file size is smaller

- pdf's are not automatically included when you send the revit file to someone (this can be a security plus)

The insert ribbon is getting pretty busy, so it might make sense to consolidate some of these buttons, or nest them in dropdown buttons etc.

[ReySantos]

Hi @pieter1 

Yes, I am aware of it and I agree with you. The same goes for CAD and images files. My suggestion is not to remove the "Import" function, I mean to remove the button from the ribbon.

When we insert a PDF, CAD or Image file as a link we have the option to import it from the "Manage Links" dialog box. Maybe a single button can be used for each case and put the option to import it as a checkbox in the file search box.
For example:
1 button for Link / Import PDF
1 button for Link / Import CAD
1 button for Link / Import Image