When exporting the model to CAD format or DWF, you can specify a name or a prefix for the exported files.This video describes the differences between Tecplot native file types: DAT, PLT and SZPLT, and when using each type is the most beneficial. When exporting a model to various formats, use tools on the Export dialog to select the views and sheets to include. Save the set for later re-use.Īfter creating view/sheet sets to use when exporting the model to other formats, you can modify the views or sheets included in a set, and rename or delete a set. When exporting the model, select the views and sheets to include in the output. Use a section box to define the part of the 3D view to export.

Then export the view to the appropriate format. Use this feature if an exported file is missing some model lines.Įxport one or more views and sheets to DWG or DXF format.Įxport one or more views and sheets to DGN format.Įxport one or more views and sheets to SAT, the format for ACIS, a solid modeling technology that is supported by many CAD applications.Ĭopy the view and use a crop region to show the desired portion of a 2D view.

When exporting a Revit model to a CAD format, you can decide whether to maintain model lines that coincide with other lines in the same space. About Exporting Models with Lines that Coincide.About Limiting Model Geometry Before Exportingīefore exporting a Revit model, limit model geometry to improve the performance of the export process.Ĭreate or modify layer mapping to ensure that all the model information stored in Revit categories and subcategories are exported to the proper CAD layers (or levels, if exporting to DGN).Revit supports export to several computer-aided design (CAD) formats.

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