There is a wide variety of BIM software available on the market, and it’s common to need to transfer projects between different programs for further development. Today, we will explore the interoperability between the popular software Revit and other tools.
1. Revit and Navisworks: Both products belong to Autodesk and have excellent compatibility. After installing Revit, installing Navisworks adds an external tool within the Revit add-in that allows you to export files in Navisworks format. Alternatively, you can open RVT files directly in Navisworks.
2. Revit and Lumion: To export from Revit to Lumion, download the LumionforRevit plugin from the official Lumion website. Once installed, an export option appears in Revit’s add-ons, enabling you to export your model in DAE format.
3. Revit and Tekla: Since they are from different companies, the recommended method is to export your Revit model as an IFC or DWG file, which Tekla can then import. However, these imported files cannot be modified directly in Tekla. Conversely, when importing from Tekla to Revit, export the model as an IFC file. After importing, a link is established; to edit or delete components, you must bind the connection and then ungroup the elements.
4. Revit and Rhino: When exporting from Revit to Rhino, it’s best to use FBX or DWG formats. To bring Rhino models into Revit, export them as DWG or SAT files.
5. Revit and CATIA: These two programs come from different industries and companies. To transfer models, it’s best to use a common format or intermediary software. For example, open the RVT file in Autodesk Inventor, then save it as an STP file (note that very large RVT files may cause performance issues). When exporting from CATIA to Revit, save the CATIA model as an STP file, then open it in Rhino to convert it into DWG or SAT format for Revit.
6. Revit and Guanglian Da: Currently, interoperability is supported via dedicated plugins or through the IFC format.
These methods are not the only solutions to software interoperability challenges. The key is to identify common file formats or use third-party software to facilitate smooth data exchange between different BIM programs.
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