CAD Tracing

CAD Tracing allows you to convert the Layers or Element Types of the imported DWG into Revit elements, such as Legend or Drafting View.

Core Features

• Convert DWG elements in Revit Elements.
• Filter by Layers or Element Types.
• Create Legend or Drafting view.
• Export/Import CAD mapping.

Table of contents

1. CAD Link
2. Sort list by
3. Tracing
   1. Search Layers
   2. Right-click
4. Creating views
   1. Create
5. Export/Import CAD Mapping

CAD Link

This first drop-down list shows the list of DWGs imported into the project.

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# Note:
When creating the view, make sure you have selected the layers you want to create. If no layers are selected, the views will be created blank.

Sort list by

In the second drop-down list, choose whether you want to filter the elements in the DWG file by Layers or Element types.

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Tracing

The table below lists all the layers in the selected DWG. Expand the desired layer and, in the second column (tracing), use the drop-down list to choose the type of Revit element you want to convert.

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Search Layers

Use the searchbox to search by specifc layers.

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Right-click

Use the shortcuts with the right mouse click.

• Expand all Layers
• Collapse all layers
• Hide Unchecked layers

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Creating views

Finally, to complete the mapping, let’s create a new view.

1. Choose the type of view you want to create, either Legend or Drafting View. Use the radio button to choose the type of view.

2. The next step is to choose whether you want to create a new view or overlay an existing one.

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# Note:
- If the user chooses to create a new view, they must enter a name for the view in the field below.
- If the user chooses to overlay an existing view, they must select the view they want to overlay.

Create

Select the layers and click on the “Create” button to execute the mapping and create the view as selected.

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# Note:
When creating the view, make sure you have selected the layers you want to create. If no layers are selected, the views will be created blank.

Export/Import CAD Mapping

Once you have configured the DWG layers/elements types to map in Revit, export a file that can be shared with your team or used in other projects.

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