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landofdan

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i need to import a model made in 3d Studio Max into Revit Arch 2012.

i know i can do it with DWGs but i was hoping there would be a better way, any ideas?

I need to import it as a building to go over structural and MEP revit models.

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WWHub

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The better way is to do a simple search in your HELP.... "Import"

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landofdan

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import brings up alot of topics and i have searched already for a soultions in help and on google etc, i was asking on here incase someone had experience in doing this already and may be able to offer advice on the best practice.

Thanks.

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The HELP will tell you the files you can import.... If the ones you can use don't include the ones you have or can make, then there is nothing else - no workarounds.

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i saw a video on the Revit Wiki once about how to convert a 3ds max model into a nice looking dwg without all the segmented lines on it. unfortunately the wiki is a pile of crap in my mind and I can't find it again. i know its there tho.

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Here Alabaster: http://wikihelp.autodesk.com/Revit/enu/community/videos/013_Tools_and_Techniques/3ds_Models_to_Revit_without_triangulation

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landofdan

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Thanks, thats been a great help.

i sent the video link to our 3DS guy and hes sending me the DWGs using that method.

Cheers,

Dan

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