Chapter 22 Interoperability; Export; Exporting To Cad Formats - Autodesk 24000-000000-9860 - Revit Architecture - PC User Manual

Interoperability
This topic contains information on interoperability between Revit Architecture and other products. It describes how to
export Revit Architecture drawings for use with other software, and how to import or link files into Revit Architecture. It
also includes information on coordination among different building and construction disciplines.

Export

The Export tool exports (converts) one or more Revit Architecture views (or sheets) to various formats for
use with other software.
Related topics:
Exporting a Walkthrough
Exporting a Solar Study
Exporting a Schedule
Publishing 2D or 3D DWF

Exporting to CAD Formats

Revit Architecture supports exporting to CAD (DWG and DXF), ACIS (SAT), and MicroStation
formats.
DWG (drawing) format is supported by AutoCAD 2009 and other CAD applications.
DXF (data transfer) is an open format that is supported by many CAD applications. A DXF file is a text
file that describes a 2D drawing. The text is not encoded or compressed, so DXF files are generally large.
If you use DXF for 3D drawings, you may need to perform some cleanup to make the drawing display
correctly.
SAT is the format for ACIS, a solid modelling technology that is supported by many CAD applications.
DGN is the file format supported by MicroStation of Bentley Systems, Inc.
If you use the Export command while in a 3D view, Revit Architecture exports the actual 3D model, not a
2D representation of the model. Exporting in 3D ignores all view settings, including hidden line mode. To
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