Linking Revit models is a fundamental process for collaboration and organizing large projects, allowing you to combine separate models (like architectural, structural, and MEP) into a host model without merging the data permanently.
To link Revit models, you primarily use the Link Revit tool found on the Insert tab.
Steps to Link a Revit Model
Here are the essential steps to link one Revit model into another:
- Access the Linking Tool: Go to the Insert tab on the Revit ribbon.
- Locate the Link Panel: Within the Insert tab, find the Link panel.
- Click Link Revit: In the Link panel, click on the (Link Revit) button.
- Select the Model: The
Import/Link RVTdialog box will appear. Navigate to and select the Revit model (.rvt file) you wish to link.- Note: If you are using Revit Cloud Worksharing, you can only link to a model that is already published in the current cloud project.
- Specify Positioning: Choose the desired positioning option from the dropdown menu. Common options include:
- Auto - Origin to Origin
- Auto - Center to Center
- Auto - By Shared Coordinates (Recommended for coordinated projects)
- Manual - Origin
- Manual - Center
- Manual - Base Point
- Manual - Project Base Point
- Confirm Linking: Click Open or OK (depending on the dialog version) to link the selected model into your current project.
The linked model will now appear in your current project view based on the positioning option you selected. You can manage linked models using the Manage Links tool, also found on the Insert tab.
Key Takeaway: The primary method for linking Revit models is via the Insert tab, using the Link Revit command to select the target model and define its positioning.
