Revit Family Files

Step 1: Open Your Project

1. Launch Autodesk Revit.

2. Open the host project where you want to link the architectural file.

Step 2: Go to Insert Tab

1. In the Ribbon, go to the Insert tab.

2. Click on Link Revit (under the "Link" panel).

Step 3: Select the Architectural File

1. A file browser window will open.

2. Locate and select the architectural Revit file (RVT) you want to link.

Step 4: Choose Positioning Method

Before clicking Open, choose the positioning method:

• Auto - Origin to Origin (Best if both models were created using the same origin)

• Auto - Center to Center (If you are unsure about origins, this aligns the centers of both models)

• By Shared Coordinates (If shared coordinates were already set)

• Manual (If you prefer placing it manually)

Step 5: Click Open

• Click Open, and Revit will load the linked file into your project.

Step 6: Check and Adjust Visibility

1. Go to the Visibility/Graphics (VG) settings.

2. Under the Revit Links tab, ensure the linked file is visible.

3. Adjust display settings if needed.

Step 7: Use Copy/Monitor (Optional)

If you need to track updates in the architectural model:

1. Go to the Collaborate tab.

2. Click Copy/Monitor > Select Link.

3. Choose elements like levels or grids to monitor.

Step 8: Manage Link Updates

• If the architectural file updates, go to Manage > Manage Links.
  
  

• Select the linked file and Reload to update changes.