CAD Linking/Importing File Support

Multiple improvements have been made to support linking/importing CAD files.

Linking

Additional file types are supported for linking into Revit models:

• AXM (FormIt)
• OBJ
• STL

See About Linking CAD Files.

Enable Cutting in Views

CAD files have an instance parameter to allow cutting of 3D elements in the CAD file. When the instance parameter is enabled, the 3D geometry is shown as cut when the cut plane of the view intersects the 3D geometry. When the instance parameter is not enabled, the CAD geometry is shown as projected in views even when the cut plane intersects the 3D geometry of the CAD file. See About Cutting Incoming Geometry.

Plan View of CAD File

Enable Cutting in Views - Disabled

Enable Cutting in Views - Enabled

CAD Import Positioning

All supported CAD file types can be placed on levels or named horizontal reference planes as they are imported. In the import dialog, use the "Place at" drop-down to set the base level of the CAD import. If the host plane or level is removed, the placement position of the import can be maintained. See Positioning for Imports and Links.