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Importing BIM Files

You can import .ifc and .rvt files and display their content in the current .dwg file. The current .dwg file stores a link to the imported BIM Files.

    Note: Make sure to save the drawing file before importing .ifc and .rvt files.

To import a BIM file:

  1. Do one of the following:
    • In the BIM Navigator palette, click Import.
    • Type BIMImport.
  2. Navigate to the file to import and click Open.

    The BIM Navigator displays the imported file in the BIM Files list.

    Click to insert the BIM file content in the graphics area.

Access

BIM Navigator palette: click Import.

Related Topics

Managing BIM Files

-BIMImport (command window variant)

Parent Topic

Working with BIM Files



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