Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
You can also insert image files and link Design Web Format (DWF)
markups. There are two options for bringing non-Revit file types into your
project: You can link them or import them. Linking is the preferred method,
because a linked file will update as the file changes without you having to
repeat the process of inserting the link. Linked CAD files will show up in
the Manage Links dialog box with options for the pathing of files, reloading,
and unloading. If you share your project that contains CAD links with a
consultant and you do not give the consultant the CAD files, Revit will
display the CAD link as it last appeared in your file.
Linking vs. Importing
Be careful when choosing to import a file rather than link it. When you
import a file, the graphics are not the only thing brought into your
project. All text styles, line styles, layers, dimensions, and so on are
brought in as well. This can really clog up your project file and impede
performance. Imported files will not update when changes are made.
New versions of imported files must be put into your project manually
as well.
Linking CAD Files
Because there is no Revit version for civil engineering, it is likely that you
will receive the files from your civil engineering consultant in some type of
CAD format. The process for linking these types of files is similar to linking
a Revit file:
1. On the Insert tab, click the Link CAD button. The dialog box for linking
a CAD file, shown in Figure 4.29 , contains more options than the one
for linking a Revit file.
 
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