Import/Link Reference

Use these tasks and options when linking or importing files into a model.

Topics in this section

Specify the Work Plane for Incoming Geometry
When you import or link geometry into all views, you can set the work plane for it and specify an offset from that work plane.
Move a View-Specific Import to the Foreground or Background
You can move a view-specific import symbol between the foreground and the background of a view, with respect to model elements in the view.
Map AutoCAD SHX Fonts to TrueType Fonts
When you import or link AutoCAD drawings to a Revit model, you can map the AutoCAD SHX fonts to TrueType fonts so they appear correctly in Revit.
Import and Link Options
When you import or link files to the Revit project, you can control many aspects of the process, such as colors, layers, and positioning.
Positioning for Imports and Links
When you import or link geometry to the current Revit model, use the Positioning option of the related Import or Link dialog to specify how the incoming geometry is placed relative to the host model.

Parent topic: Using Information from Other Applications