{"id":9459,"date":"2023-05-16T08:33:16","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T08:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=9459"},"modified":"2023-11-30T13:22:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T13:22:58","slug":"from-revit-to-etabs","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/es\/knowledge-base\/from-revit-to-etabs\/","title":{"rendered":"From Revit to ETABS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This article explains how to send a Revit model to ETABS, using BIM Expert.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>1. Preparation in Revit<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe transfer is based on the analytical model. So in Revit you need to create an analytical model first. The quality and coherence (connection between elements) of the analytical model will determine the quality of the structural calculations. It is therefore essential to build a good analysis model in Revit.\r\n\r\nYou can either use the <em>Analytical Automation<\/em> command or manually create analytical elements.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/elearning.buildsoft.eu\/courses\/bim-expert-revit-analytical-model\/\">Learn here how to make a good analysis model in Revit.<\/a>\r\n\r\n<script src=\"moz-extension:\/\/ccccaaeb-013b-4b99-be98-cffa5aa77072\/js\/app.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n<script src=\"moz-extension:\/\/ccccaaeb-013b-4b99-be98-cffa5aa77072\/js\/app.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"ConnectiveDocSignExtentionInstalled\" data-extension-version=\"1.0.4\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"1-preparation-in-revit\"><strong>2. Send model from Revit to ETABS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>2.1 From Revit to BIM Expert<\/h3>\n<p>There are 2 ways to send models from Revit to BIM Expert:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Starting in Revit: in the BIM Expert tab page, select &#8216;Export&#8217;.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9040 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_bimexpertexport.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"633\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_bimexpertexport.png 1218w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_bimexpertexport-300x39.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_bimexpertexport-768x100.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_bimexpertexport-1024x133.png 1024w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_bimexpertexport-50x6.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_bimexpertexport-60x8.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_bimexpertexport-35x5.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Starting in BIM Expert: click &#8216;Model &gt; Import&#8217; and select the Revit plugin. In case you have multiple Revit models open, BIM Expert will ask to select your model to be transferred.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9087\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_fromrevit_import_modeloverview.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"638\" height=\"239\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>No matter the way you have chosen, BIM Expert will now take over.<\/p>\n<h4>2.1.1 Settings<\/h4>\n<p>You can have all (or a selection of) analytical elements exported. All elements is the most likely option.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9047 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exporttobimexpert.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exporttobimexpert.png 382w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exporttobimexpert-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exporttobimexpert-38x50.png 38w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exporttobimexpert-45x60.png 45w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exporttobimexpert-26x35.png 26w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 221px) 100vw, 221px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next, the Revit sections and materials must be mapped with BIM Expert&#8217;s section and material database. BIM Expert will try to find as many automatic mapping matches as possible. In case all sections and materials find a match, you will not see any dialogs for mapping.<\/p>\n<h4>2.1.2 Material mapping<\/h4>\n<p>Database materials such as steel (e.g. S235, ASTM-Grades), concrete (e.g. C25\/30, M50) and timber (e.g. C24, D50, GL28c) are mapped automatically. In some cases, the match is not automatically found, because the name differs (<em>Concrete grade C25<\/em> instead of <em>Concrete grade C25\/30<\/em>). In that case, you can select the correct material from the database.<\/p>\n<p><em>Tip: When searching an item in the database, type the first letters of the name to find it more quickly.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9052 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportmaterialmatch.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"483\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportmaterialmatch.png 698w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportmaterialmatch-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportmaterialmatch-50x32.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportmaterialmatch-60x38.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportmaterialmatch-35x22.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you cannot find a suited\u00a0counterpart in the BIM Expert database, the material can be added as new.<\/p>\n<h4>2.1.3 Section mapping<\/h4>\n<p>Database sections (such as I, H, UB, UC, W, C, U, O, \u2610 and L sections) are mapped automatically. In some cases, the match is not automatically found, because the name differs\u00a0 (e.g. name is\u00a0<em>HEB300 &#8211; S235<\/em>\u00a0instead of <em>HEB300<\/em>). In that case, you can select the correct cross-section from the database.<br \/>\n<em>Tip: When searching an item in the database, type the first letters of the name to find it more quickly.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Parametric sections (e.g. rectangles, circle, trapezium, &#8230;) are not in the database. They should always be added as new.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9054 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportsectionmatch.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"567\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportsectionmatch.png 951w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportsectionmatch-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportsectionmatch-768x444.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportsectionmatch-50x29.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportsectionmatch-60x35.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_revit_exportsectionmatch-35x20.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The model is now in BIM Expert.<\/p>\n<p><script src=\"moz-extension:\/\/ccccaaeb-013b-4b99-be98-cffa5aa77072\/js\/app.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"ConnectiveDocSignExtentionInstalled\" data-extension-version=\"1.0.4\"><\/div>\n\n<h3>2.2 From BIM Expert to ETABS<\/h3>\n<p>In the Model tab, select \u2018Export\u2019. Next, choose the destination software manufacturer, namely &#8216;Computer and Structures, Inc&#8217; (CSI). Click\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img_inline alignnone wp-image-9082\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_arrow.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 29px) 100vw, 29px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_arrow.png 43w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_arrow-35x33.png 35w\" alt=\"\" width=\"29\" height=\"28\" \/> to continue.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9203 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttocsi.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"363\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttocsi.png 602w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttocsi-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttocsi-50x30.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttocsi-60x36.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttocsi-35x21.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Choose &#8216;ETABS&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9224 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttocsi_etabs.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"288\" height=\"124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttocsi_etabs.png 439w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttocsi_etabs-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttocsi_etabs-50x22.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttocsi_etabs-60x26.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_exporttocsi_etabs-35x15.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>2.2.1 Settings<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9225 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_tocsi_etabsversion.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"345\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_tocsi_etabsversion.png 546w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_tocsi_etabsversion-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_tocsi_etabsversion-50x40.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_tocsi_etabsversion-60x48.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_tocsi_etabsversion-35x28.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select your ETABS version, the destination and analysis model.\u00a0 The destination can be either:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To a new empty model in a new instance<\/li>\n<li>To current instance and new empty model<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ETABS will launch automatically in case of &#8216;new instance&#8217; choice.<\/p>\n<p>Next, the BIM Expert sections and materials must be mapped with ETABS&#8217; section and materials. BIM Expert will try to find as many automatic mapping matches as possible. In case all sections and materials find a match, you will not see any dialogs for mapping.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"2-1-2-material-mapping\">2.2.2 Material mapping<\/h4>\n<p>In a new file, ETABS only has 2 materials present: Steel S355 and Concrete 30\/37. Chances are real that you see the material mapping dialog.\u00a0 If you cannot find a suited\u00a0counterpart in the ETABS model, the material can be added as new.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9450 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_tocsi_etabs_materialmapping.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"592\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_tocsi_etabs_materialmapping.png 1125w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_tocsi_etabs_materialmapping-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_tocsi_etabs_materialmapping-768x255.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_tocsi_etabs_materialmapping-1024x340.png 1024w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_tocsi_etabs_materialmapping-50x17.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_tocsi_etabs_materialmapping-60x20.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_tocsi_etabs_materialmapping-35x12.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"2-1-3-section-mapping\">2.1.3 Section mapping<\/h4>\n<p>A new ETABS model has no cross-sections. So all will be added as new.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9449 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_tocsi_etabs_sectionmapping.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"626\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_tocsi_etabs_sectionmapping.png 1125w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_tocsi_etabs_sectionmapping-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_tocsi_etabs_sectionmapping-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_tocsi_etabs_sectionmapping-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_tocsi_etabs_sectionmapping-50x25.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_tocsi_etabs_sectionmapping-60x30.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_tocsi_etabs_sectionmapping-35x18.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><script src=\"moz-extension:\/\/ccccaaeb-013b-4b99-be98-cffa5aa77072\/js\/app.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"ConnectiveDocSignExtentionInstalled\" data-extension-version=\"1.0.4\"><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"moz-extension:\/\/ccccaaeb-013b-4b99-be98-cffa5aa77072\/js\/app.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"3-final-steps-in-tekla-structures\"><strong>3. Final steps in ETABS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on the chosen destination: launch ETABS and open the file. Or continue working in the open version of ETABS.<\/p>\n\n\n<div>\n<h2 id=\"1-preparation-in-revit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. 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