Copying Elements from a Linked Model

Elements from linked Revit models can be copied to the clipboard and then pasted into the host model.

To copy and paste elements from linked models

  1. In the drawing area of a view of the host model, move the cursor over the element in the linked model.
  2. Press Tab until the element to copy is highlighted, and click to select it.
  3. Click Modify | RVT Links tabClipboard panel (Copy to Clipboard).
  4. Navigate to the position in the project where you want to paste the element.
  5. Click Modify tabClipboard panelPaste drop-down (Paste from Clipboard).

    Alternatively, you can click Modify tabClipboard panelPaste drop-downAligned to Same Place to paste the element into the same place from where you copied it. For more information on paste options, see Pasting Elements.

  6. Click in the drawing area to place the element.
  7. Click Edit Pasted panel (Finish) to complete the paste operation.