How to Link One Revit Model to Another

Linking a Revit file to one another is a straight forward process. It is similar to xrefing in AutoCAD.
Follow the simple steps below to effortlessly link your Revit files:

1. While you have your Revit model open, go to the "Insert Tab" on the Revit ribbon and select "Manage Links".



2. When the "Manage Links" dialogue window pops up select the "Add.." button to browse to the linked file location.

3. Once you located the linked file, select "Auto - Internal Origin to Internal Origin" for positioning, which is the best option most of the time. Then click "Open" to link the file.

4. Click "Ok" on the "Manage Links" window to close the dialogue box.

5. Now the linked file should be located at the origin in your model. You can type "ZF" to zoom out to display all visible objects in your model.

6. To remove the linked file, go back to the "Insert Tab" and select "Manage Links". Select the linked file within the dialogue window and click "Remove". You can also click "Unload" to remove the file temporarily if you plan on reusing it later. It will unload the file from your model but will keep the location. That would save you time from having to re-browse for the file later. You will just have to select "Reload" to reuse the linked file.

In conclusion, linking Revit files together is an intuitive process that streamlines collaboration and data management within your project. By following these simple instructions, you can easily integrate design changes from external sources across multiple models.

Import Text, Notes or Specifications in Revit

 Follow the steps below to import text, notes or specifications from AutoCAD into Revit:

1. First, you need to create a Drafting view for the import. Go to your "View" tab and select the "Drafting View" button.

2. Name the drafting view to whatever you want. Select the appropriate scale below.

3. Now open AutoCAD and select the text, note or specification that you want to import and make a WBLOCK out of it. Save it wherever you want then go back to Revit. You might want to change your text font to a true font type for a better viewing experience, for example Arial or Verdana font etc.

4. Go to the insert tab and select the "Import CAD".

 5. Browse to the folder where the Wblock file is saved. Select the following: "Black and white" for colors. Positioning "Auto - Origin to Internal Origin". Layers/levels "All". Import units "Auto-Detect".

6. Select "Open".

7. The text, note or specifications should be imported into your Revit file. You might need to zoom extend a little by simply typing "ZX" and you are all set.