Use Autodesk Revit Architecture to prepare and publish an architectural model package file.
An architect prepares the architectural model in Autodesk Revit Architecture, applies the corresponding templates, visibility settings and filters, and then publishes the model to the design package file (.adsk). The imported model represents a gross area footprint of the building, with property and utility connection points.
The design package file is used to share data between Autodesk Revit Architecture and AutoCAD Civil 3D and contains the following elements:
- An image of a building footprint
- Data for the building footprint (for example, area and perimeter)
- Images of building model categories (doors, floors, roofs) visible in specific views
- Data for the building model categories (for example, slope and area for the Roof model category)
- An image of a site model
- Base point coordinates data (Easting, Northing, and elevation)
- Property line graphics
- Project information data (for example, building type, occupancy, and total gross building area)
- Package file metadata for workflow type, OPC, and utilities
The following high-level procedure is performed by an architect in Autodesk Revit Architecture to prepare the architectural model for sharing with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
To publish a design package file in Autodesk Revit Architecture
- Prepare and simplify the file. The user applies a Civil Engineering View template and related visibility settings and filters.
- Launch the Export Module and specify export settings. The user specifies a footprint level, location, base point, and the number of building model elements to export.
- Save the file. The user specifies the file location and file name.
- View the Export Building Site report that lists a summary of the output contents.
For details, see Exporting Building Sites in the Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011 User’s Guide.