Good practice<\/span> \t\t\t \t\t\t\t\r\n \t\t\t\t\t The best you can do as a user is to create a “Template” revit project where you have already preloaded your often materials and families and then, use it on each new exportation. \t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n \t\t\t \t\t\t\r\n \t\t<\/div>\r\n \t\t<\/p>\n
In the Model tab, select ‘Export’. Next, choose the destination software, namely Autodesk Revit. Click ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_arrow.png\")
to continue.<\/p>\n
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2.2.1 Settings<\/h4>\n
In case there is more than 1 Revit file open, you should choose the correct one by clicking <\/p>\n
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The import will now continue in Revit.<\/p>\n
2.2.2 Material mapping<\/h4>\n
In case not all materials can be automatically mapped with the Revit document materials, you will see a dialog window to map BIM Expert’s materials with Revit’s document materials.<\/p>\n
It is good practice to map all incoming BIM Expert materials with Revit document materials.\u00a0 Choose ‘R Document’ and then search for a match in the pull down list. Note that the material should already exist in the Revit material library.<\/p>\n
If you cannot find a suited match, you can choose ‘Create New’.<\/p>\n
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2.2.2 Section mapping<\/h4>\n2.2.2.1 Bar sections<\/h5>\n
In case not all sections can be automatically mapped with the Revit document sections, you will see a dialog window to map BIM Expert’s sections with Revit’s document sections.<\/p>\n
It is good practice to map all incoming BIM Expert sections with Revit document sections. Choose ‘R Document’ and then search for a match in the pull down list. If no suited match can be found, you can choose ‘Create New’ of select it from a ‘Library’.<\/p>\n
For I, H, RHS, CHS, L, C. U, rectangular and circular cross-section, BIM Expert will create a new family symbol (cross-section) for you. There is no need to open a Revit library.\u00a0 If the ‘Continue’ button (right bottom corner) is enabled, all sections can be converted and you simply can move forward without any mapping.<\/p>\n
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When to choose & open ‘Library’?<\/em><\/p>\n\n- you are using “non-typical” shapes<\/li>\n
- you have created your own family of cross-sections (symbols) to match<\/li>\n
- you really want to match with existing Revit libraries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Section from Library<\/div><\/p>\n
Click on the 3 dots in the Library column to open File Explorer. Next, navigate to the library of your choice and open it.<\/p>\n
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Downloaded libraries from the Autodesk website are usually installed at<\/p>\n
C:\\ProgramData\\Autodesk\\RVT {latest version}\\Libraries<\/pre>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bimexpert_exporttorevit_libraryselection.png\")
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Note: Libraries can be user-made, delivered by a suppier\/partner or downloaded from the Autodesk Revit website.<\/em><\/p>\nA new dialog window will pop up to select the matching family symbol (cross-section).<\/p>\n
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When there is at least one library loaded, you can choose it again for next matching operations. BIM Expert will try to find a match.<\/p>\n
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2.2.2.2 Plate sections<\/h5>\n
In case not all plate sections can be automatically mapped with the Revit document plate sections, you will see a dialog window to map BIM Expert’s sections with Revit’s document plate sections.<\/p>\n
Choose ‘R Document’ and then search for a match in the pull down list. If you cannot find a suited match, you can choose ‘Create New’. It is not uncommon to add all plate sections as new.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bimexpert_exporttorevit_platemapping.png\")
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Note: The slab type ‘Breedplaat\/Predal’ is converted to a precast slab in Revit. However, the original plate configuration is saved. When converting to other software supporting this type of slabs (ex. Diamonds), the plate will be recognized as ‘Breedplaat\/Predal’.<\/em><\/p>\n2.2.4 Connections and components<\/h4>\n
Connections are currently not being transferred.<\/p>\n
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\r\n\r\nIf you cannot find a suited counterpart in the BIM Expert database, the material can be added as new.\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/bimexpert_importfromsaf_sectionmapping.png\")
\r\n\r\nParametric sections (e.g. rectangles, circle, trapezium, \u2026) and user defined sections are not in the database. They should always be added as new.\r\n\r\nThe model is now in BIM Expert.\n\n\n\n