About Building Component ADSK Files

You can import building components as Autodesk Exchange (ADSK) files to provide design and connection data in a Revit project.

A building component ADSK file provides the following information to aid in the design process:

• Physical appearance of the component in views, such as 3D, which lets you determine clearance for accurate placement
• Connectors and their placement
• Data about the component, such as its identity data

Opening or loading an ADSK file automatically creates a family from the category that is based on the OmniClass assignment made on export.

You can also save the ADSK file as an RFA file, which lets you create a family that can be used in multiple projects.