Importing 3D AutoCAD Dwg into Revit conceptual mass

[Anonymous]

Hi everyone ! I checked almost the whole web for an answer to my question but I still can't find a solution. I hope you'll help me !

I would like to import a 3d dwg (that was made from ArchiCAD, then simplified in SketchUp) in Revit as a conceptual mass, and then create a form from it. Then I apply a pattern familiy on it.

My problem is that I can't transform my 3d dwg into form unless I first explode it into curves and lines. But when it comes to lines and curves, my 3d flatten. I linked screenshot of my project :

- The first one is what I want to create into form

- The second one is the final result of what I would like to do with my 3d

What should I do to be able to edit my 3d form ? Is this a question of import ? Is this a question of extension (I tried with .sat too, ...)

Thanks

[GTisRuleX]

Dont' know archicad, but exporting from AutoCAD to Revit doesn't have any issue with the AutoCAD solids.  I'd assume that there's problems with your sketchup/archicad .DWG not being compatible with the .DWG format.  (Historically, ArchiCAD drawings in AutoCAD has never been a very clean process when it comes to 3D shape geometery.)  You can't drive any of the 3D shapes with parameters, as they're not native to Revit's modelling engine, the best you can do is control the location where they are in the family.

Also, you have to make sure you export .SAT in version 1.6 or earlier or AutoCAD/Revit will fail every time.