Linking topography in Revit allows you to incorporate existing site information from external files directly into your building model, providing essential context for design and documentation. This is a straightforward process using Revit's linking capabilities.
Step-by-Step Guide to Linking Topography
Integrating external topography into your Revit project typically involves a few key steps to ensure accurate placement and representation. The process focuses on using the dedicated "Link Topography" tool within the Insert tab.
Here is how you can link topography in Revit:
- Specify Coordinates: Before linking, it is crucial to specify coordinates for your building model. This helps ensure that the linked topography aligns correctly with your project's geographic location and site survey data.
- Open a Relevant View: Open either a plan view (like a Site plan) or a 3D view in your building model where you want to visualize the linked topography.
- Access the Linking Tool: Navigate to the Insert tab on the Revit ribbon. In the Link panel, click the (Link Topography) button.
- Navigate and Select File: In the Link Topography dialog that appears, browse your computer or network to navigate to the location of the topography file you wish to link.
- Complete the Link: Select the desired topography file from the list, and then click Link.
Revit will then link the selected topography file into your project, positioning it based on the coordinates established in step 1 and the coordinate information within the linked file itself. This creates a live link, meaning any updates to the original topography file can be reloaded in Revit to reflect the changes.
Linking topography is beneficial for collaborating with civil engineers or landscape architects who provide site information in external formats like DWG or LandXML.
