Export selected views and sheets or the entire building model to convert the information to different formats for use with other software.
File tab ExportCAD Formats
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Exporting to CAD Formats
You can export a Revit model to several CAD formats for use with other software.
Exporting to DWF Format
You can export a Revit model to DWF or DWFx format, so you can share the model with others who do not have Revit.
Exporting to ODBC
You can export model component data to an ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) database.
Export a View to an Image File
When you export an image, Revit prints any view directly to a raster image file. You can then use this image for online presentations or printed materials.
Export Project Views to HTML
You can create a web page that links HTML versions of views and sheets in a Revit project.
About Creating Room/Area Reports
You can create a detailed report that describes areas defined in plan views (floor plans and area plans).
Export Rooms and Areas as Polylines
When exporting a Revit view to an AutoCAD file (DWG or DXF format), you can export rooms and areas as closed polylines.
Exporting to gbXML
To perform energy analysis using other software, export the model to gbXML.
Export to AutoCAD Architecture
You can save a 3D view of the building structure and export it to the AutoCAD DWG format.
Exporting to 3ds Max
When you have completed the initial design, layout, and modeling of a project in Revit, you can use Autodesk® 3ds Max® or Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design to produce high-end renderings and add final details.