Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 4.43
Decal shown in a rendered view
Image files brought into your project will not appear in the Manage Links
dialog box. You can use the Manage Images button on the Insert tab to see
what images are used in your project. Decals will not appear in the Manage
Images list. The Decal Types button also appears on the Manage Project
panel of the Manage tab.
If you are working with a client or consultant who is not using Revit, you
canstillshareyourmodelbyusingtheDWFexportcapabilitieswithinRevit.
You can export your model in either 2D or 3D format depending on your
client's needs. DWF files are similar to PDF files in that they are meant to
be viewed and commented on. The graphics and model geometry cannot be
editedinawaythatmodifies theactualdesignmodel,buttheycontain more
than just graphical information. This will help you include your clients or
consultants in the BIM process of your project by providing them with the
I
in BIM—information.
TocreateaDWFfileforsharing,choosetheExporttoolfromtheapplication
menu. There you will see the DWF/DWFx option (see
Figure 4.44
).
