When you import or link a CAD file to a Revit project, you can query, hide, delete, or change the graphic display of layers in the file.
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Layers in Linked and Imported Files
Topics in this section
- Query Objects in Layers
When you import or link a file to a Revit project, you can query the file for information about its objects. - Hide Layers in CAD Files
When you hide layers in an imported file or a linked file, the layers are still available to the Revit project, but they do not display in views. - Delete Layers in CAD Files
When you delete layers in an imported file or a linked file, the layers are no longer available to the Revit project. However, they still exist in the original CAD file. - Control Graphic Overrides for Linked Files
When you change the graphic display of layers in a linked file, you can specify whether Revit preserves or discards the graphic overrides. - Make Global Changes to the Graphic Display of Layers
When you import or link a file to a Revit project, you can control the graphic display of file layers in all views. - Make View-Specific Changes to the Graphic Display of Layers
When you import or link a file to a Revit project, you can control the graphic display of its layers in individual views.
Parent topic: Using Information from Other Applications