Video: Link Models

Link models to coordinate the design when collaborating across disciplines.

This video demonstrates the following:

  1. Understand the purpose of linked models.
  2. Link a model in a project.
  3. Align positioning of the models.
  4. Update and tag elements in linked models.
Note: This video was recorded using Revit 2011. When performing the procedures using Revit LT, you may notice minor differences in functionality and user interface.

Transcript

When you collaborate on a project, you can link Revit LT files to each other to manage individual models or to improve software performance. ​With linked models, you can coordinate the design across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines. ​

Use the Link Revit LT tool to link a model into the current project. ​In most cases, you should select Auto - Origin to Origin for positioning. ​If the current project uses shared coordinates, select Auto - By Shared Coordinates. ​The Shared Coordinates option aligns the coordinate systems of multiple linked files. ​Linked Revit LT models are listed in the Revit LT Links branch of the Project Browser. ​

If the linked model in your project has changed, Revit LT automatically updates the model each time you open the project. ​If you need to update linked models while your project is open, you can use the Manage Links tool to reload the linked models. ​ You can control how linked models display in all views or only in specific views. ​You can also tag elements from linked models. ​The tags exist in the host model only, not in the linked model. ​

Linking allows you to work in a coordinated and collaborative way across disciplines for architecture, MEP, and structure. ​