Using Room Boundaries in a Linked Model

Use the following procedure to make the host project recognize the Room Bounding parameter of elements in the linked model.

To use room boundaries in a linked model

  1. In a plan view of the host project, select the linked model symbol.

    The status bar displays the following:

    RVT Links: Linked Revit Model: <model name>.

  2. Click Modify | RVT Links tabProperties panel (Type Properties).
  3. In the Type Properties dialog, select Room Bounding.
  4. Click OK.

Now you can place rooms in the plan view, using the boundaries defined by room-bounding elements in the host project and the room-bounding elements in the linked model. See Creating a Room.