You can import PDF files with multiple pages into a 2D view to trace or to use as a reference as you create a model.
Importing and managing PDFs into
Revit is similar to importing and managing raster images.
Note: You cannot import password-protected PDF files. Remove the password from the PDF file before you import it.
To import PDFs
- Open the 2D model view in which you want to place the PDF file.
- Click Insert tabImport panel (PDF). The Import PDF dialog displays.
- In the Import PDF dialog, navigate to the folder containing the PDF file to import.
- Select the file, and click Open.
- In the Import PDF dialog, select the desired resolution. If there are multiple pages, select the page with a thumbnail or by number, and click OK.
The imported PDF file displays in the drawing area and moves with the cursor. The image displays symbolically, with 2 crossing lines indicating the extents of the image.
- Click to place the image.
To drag a PDF file into the view
- Open the 2D model view in which you want to place the PDF file.
- Drag a PDF file from a file location on your local drive into the model view. The Import PDF dialog displays.
- In the Import PDF dialog, do the following.
- Select the desired resolution.
- If the PDF has multiple pages, select the page you want to place in the view.
- Click OK.
The imported PDF file displays in the drawing area and moves with the cursor. The image displays symbolically, with 2 crossing lines indicating the extents of the image.
- Click to place the PDF file.
To manage PDF Files
You can manage PDF files in much the same way as raster images.
- Open the 2D model view in which you have placed the PDF file.
- Click Insert tabManage Links and click the PDF tab to display it.
- In the Manage Links dialog, select the image in the list.
- To add another PDF to the model, click Add.
- To place an instance of the selected PDF file in the view, select the Place Instance button .
- To change the PDF file page, resolution, or location from which to load the PDF file, select Reload From.
- To reload the image directly from the original location, select Reload.
- To delete a PDF file from the model, select Remove.
- To apply your changes, select Apply and then select OK.