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Link a 3D model to a drawing

Upload an RVT file from Files and link it to a sheet. This example ends while the model is still being prepared.

4 minutes
Product screenshot: Link a 3D model to a drawing
Step by step

Follow each step on screen

  1. 01

    Open the project's Files module.

    Step 1: Open the project's Files module.
  2. 02

    Select Upload file and choose the RVT model.

    Step 2: Select Upload file and choose the RVT model.
  3. 03

    Review the selected file and confirm the upload.

    Step 3: Review the selected file and confirm the upload.
  4. 04

    Check that the model appears in Files.

    Step 4: Check that the model appears in Files.
  5. 05

    In the drawing viewer, open 3D Model and choose Link 3D model.

    Step 5: In the drawing viewer, open 3D Model and choose Link 3D model.
  6. 06

    Select Link next to the RVT file.

    Step 6: Select Link next to the RVT file.
  7. 07

    Open View 3D model from the drawing menu.

    Step 7: Open View 3D model from the drawing menu.
  8. 08

    Check the Preparing 3D model status; rendering may continue in the background.

    Step 8: Check the Preparing 3D model status; rendering may continue in the background.
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