Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 4.34
Import Instance Query dialog box
You can control the visibility of items in the linked CAD file from the
Visibility/Graphic Overrides dialog box. Its Imported Categories tab
contains a list of all linked and imported CAD graphics. The layers within
the linked files are listed and can be turned on or off, and their color, line
weight, and line pattern can be overridden.
A Note about Notes
When you link a CAD file that contains text using an SHX font, the text
will take on the font that your Revit project is using, as defined by the
SHXfontmap.txt
file (Arial by default). This may affect the
formatting of some notes and callouts within the linked CAD file.
Exporting Your Revit File to a CAD Format
Sharing your project file with consultants who are not using Revit is as
important as receiving their files. You can export your file to various CAD
formats to be used by your consultants. The most important task is to
establish the translation of model elements to CAD layers or levels. This is
setupintheexportoptionsaccessedbychoosingExportĂOptionsfromthe
application menu (see
Figure 4.35
).
