Exporting To Fbx - Autodesk 24000-000000-9860 - Revit Architecture - PC User Manual

Complete the Design Work in Revit Architecture
To ensure that Revit Architecture remains the single repository of data for the project, make all changes to
the building model in the Revit project. Do not make changes to the building model in 3ds Max.
If you update the project in Revit Architecture, export the 3D view to an FBX file. Then import it into 3ds
Max, and regenerate the rendered image.
Limit Model Geometry
To limit the model geometry that is exported to 3ds Max, consider doing any or all of the following in the
3D view that you plan to export from Revit Architecture:
Hide elements that are not required in the view.
Use a section box.
Set the detail level.
For more information about these strategies, see
Prepare the 3D View for Rendering
Before exporting a 3D view to FBX, apply materials to model elements, and specify the desired render
appearances. See
Also, check the placement of lights in the view, and dim or turn lights on or off to achieve the desired result.
See Using Lighting Fixtures in a Building Model
In addition, follow best practices for rendering to optimize the results. See
1172. Before exporting to FBX to render in 3ds Max, you may want to generate an initial rendering using the
native Revit rendering engine. By rendering in Revit Architecture first, you can check lighting and material
render appearances, and refine them as needed before exporting. See
Read 3ds Max Documentation
Read the 3ds Max FBX Plug-In Help for information about importing Revit projects. That documentation
includes suggested settings for importing Revit projects and other tips. By reading this information before
exporting a Revit project, you may be able to take advantage of 3ds Max functions that will streamline the
process and help you achieve the desired results faster and with less effort.

Exporting to FBX

1 In Revit Architecture, open a 3D view, and prepare it for export.
2 Click File menu
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Materials on page 459.
See Before Exporting a 3D View to 3ds Max
Export
TIP If this menu option displays as gray, open a 3D view of the project. Then try the menu option
again.
Limiting Model Geometry Before Exporting
on page 1126 and
on page 1297.
3ds Max (FBX).
Turning Lights On and Off
Rendering Best Practices
Rendering an Image on page 1158.
on page 1274.
on page 1139.
on page