


SketchUp is often used to create detailed site or context models in the early phases of the project. For leveraging 3D Warehouse's wide range of models that may not be available within Revit (e.g., furniture, casework, and light fixtures).ĭraw with Revit's various object creation tools and snap to the points and line work provided by the SketchUp "In-Place" component.For creating unique or custom objects that are difficult to create natively in Revit.Use the model as a reference in Revit to create native Revit walls, floors, and roofs. Why use the "In-Place" Component approach? You may want to break up your model exports into several "In-Place" components to better control the settings and visibility once in Revit.

Remember that Revit family categories can be assigned and changed. Lastly, you can populate Revit models with over one million real-world manufacturer models from 3D Warehouse. Another use case of this import type is to model complex forms in SketchUp and import them into Revit. Complex, custom geometry can be challenging to model natively in Revit. SketchUp as an "In-Place" Componentīy importing your SketchUp model into Revit as an "in-place" component, you can leverage concept and schematic designs as a springboard for further design development. These approaches use some of the native features available in both programs. We've broken down the three primary approaches you can use to bring SketchUp assets into Revit.

Three Primary Approaches to Moving Assets between SketchUp and Revit
