Autodesk 24000-000000-9860 - Revit Architecture - PC, User Manual

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Definition Option
The imported document's base point is centered on the cursor. Use this option only for
AutoCAD 2009 files that have a defined base point. Manual - Base Point
Sets the cursor at the center of the imported geometry. You can drag the imported
geometry to its location. Manual - Center
Select the level to place the origin/base point. Place at
Revit Architecture places the import at the same orientation as the current view. This
option is available only for non–view-specific imports. Orient to View
Setting Scaling for Imported DWG or DXF Files
1 Select an import symbol and click (Element Properties).
2 In the Element Properties dialog, click Edit/New.
3 In the Type Properties dialog, modify Import Units or Scale Factor.
If you change the import units, the scale factor automatically updates. See Import Options for
CAD Formats and Revit Models on page 1312.
NOTE If no values display for these parameters, you must reload the link or reimport the file.
4 Click OK.
Setting Line Weights for Imported DWG or DXF Files
When you import a DWG or DXF file, each layer in the file is assigned a line weight based on the pen
number-line weight settings. Revit Architecture can import pen numbers from a DWG or DXF file and map
them to a Revit Architecture line weight. You can then save these mappings in a text file, and they become
the set mappings for the project.
Revit Architecture includes the following files with pen and line weight mappings:
■ importlineweights-dwg-AIA.txt
■ importlineweights-dwg-BS1192.txt
■ importlineweights-dwg-ISO13657.txt
■ importlineweights-dwg-CP83.txt
These files reside in the Data folder of the Revit Architecture installation directory.
To set line weights
1 Click File menu
➤
Import/Export Settings
➤
Import Line Weights DWG/DXF.
The Import Line Weights dialog displays the mappings in the importlineweights-dwg-default.txt
file.
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