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Export points from the current Revit view using Autodesk Point Layout.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
3 min.
Transcript
00:03
Using Autodesk Point Layout, you can export all points from the current view in your Revit model.
00:10
When you export points and their corresponding coordinates, you have the option to use a direct exporter,
00:16
such as a DXF file, or a file extension, including CSV or TXT.
00:23
With a project open in Revit, from the ribbon, Autodesk Point Layout tab, select Export Points.
00:32
In the Export Points to File dialog, specify the Point Export Order and Output Units—in this case, Decimal Feet.
00:43
Under General Options, you can opt to export the points as a DXF, or a Drawing Exchange Format file.
00:52
In this case, leave Check for duplicate point #’s selected to ensure that there are no duplicates.
01:00
Also, if elevations are not important, you can select Set elevations to 100’.
01:08
Next, expand the Extension drop-down to select the file type.
01:14
In this case, use csv.
01:19
Then, set the Export Precision, or the number of decimal places, which is typically fine set to 4.
01:27
Select Coordinate System to ensure that the correct drawing coordinate system is selected,
01:33
and then click OK to return to the Export Points to File dialog.
01:39
Next, enter an Export File Name, such as “autodesk design points”,
01:45
and then set the File Location.
01:49
Finally, select BIM360 Field Create Attachment to link the attachment to an existing points file, issue, or task.
02:00
In the Select Project dialog, select the field project, and then link the attachment.
02:08
For now, click Cancel.
02:13
Back in the Export Points to File dialog, click OK to export the points.
02:19
In this example, a notification indicates that no duplicate points were found.
02:25
Click OK, and another notification opens with the total number of points exported.
02:32
To see the results of the export, in a browser window, locate and open the newly created file.
02:40
Here, you see the CSV file open in Excel, with the Point Number, XYZ, and Description for all the points in the view.
02:52
Now you can export points to a file using Autodesk Point Layout for Revit.
Video transcript
00:03
Using Autodesk Point Layout, you can export all points from the current view in your Revit model.
00:10
When you export points and their corresponding coordinates, you have the option to use a direct exporter,
00:16
such as a DXF file, or a file extension, including CSV or TXT.
00:23
With a project open in Revit, from the ribbon, Autodesk Point Layout tab, select Export Points.
00:32
In the Export Points to File dialog, specify the Point Export Order and Output Units—in this case, Decimal Feet.
00:43
Under General Options, you can opt to export the points as a DXF, or a Drawing Exchange Format file.
00:52
In this case, leave Check for duplicate point #’s selected to ensure that there are no duplicates.
01:00
Also, if elevations are not important, you can select Set elevations to 100’.
01:08
Next, expand the Extension drop-down to select the file type.
01:14
In this case, use csv.
01:19
Then, set the Export Precision, or the number of decimal places, which is typically fine set to 4.
01:27
Select Coordinate System to ensure that the correct drawing coordinate system is selected,
01:33
and then click OK to return to the Export Points to File dialog.
01:39
Next, enter an Export File Name, such as “autodesk design points”,
01:45
and then set the File Location.
01:49
Finally, select BIM360 Field Create Attachment to link the attachment to an existing points file, issue, or task.
02:00
In the Select Project dialog, select the field project, and then link the attachment.
02:08
For now, click Cancel.
02:13
Back in the Export Points to File dialog, click OK to export the points.
02:19
In this example, a notification indicates that no duplicate points were found.
02:25
Click OK, and another notification opens with the total number of points exported.
02:32
To see the results of the export, in a browser window, locate and open the newly created file.
02:40
Here, you see the CSV file open in Excel, with the Point Number, XYZ, and Description for all the points in the view.
02:52
Now you can export points to a file using Autodesk Point Layout for Revit.
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