Import a 3D Shape

Open a Revit project or family, and use the Import CAD tool to import 3D geometry from supported applications.

Video: Import Rhino and SAT Files

Note: This feature is available only to students and to Autodesk subscribers.

For information about how imported 3D shapes can be used in families and projects, see About Importing 3D Shapes.

1. Click Insert tabImport panel (Import CAD).
2. In the Import CAD Formats dialog, for Files of type, select one of the following:
   • ACIS SAT Files (*.sat)
   • Rhino Files (*.3dm)

   To import 3D geometry using other file types, see Import or Link CAD Files.

3. Navigate to the folder that contains the file to import, and select the file.
4. Specify the category for the imported geometry.
5. Click Open.