Ever received different models on the same project (Arch, Structural, MEP) and wondered if you could assemble that information into a single composite model for taking off in QTO? Of course you can but there are few things that have to be done, like exporting out the 2D DWF sets from each model independently (if you want the 2D information of course), and then creating the composite or linked model in Revit. Let's explore a few of the steps below.
- Create a 2D sheet set (or views) of each of the models that you will be using. Use your standard DWF export tools to create. Don't forget to check the Properties and Rooms and Areas check Boxes.
Open one of the Models. When it comes to the 3D model, at some point in time, these models have most likely been linked in the past, so this should go smoothly.
- In the Insert Tab locate Link Revit. This will allow you to path to the individual files, you may have to do this a few times. From here you should have the models loaded. Create your 3D DWF as you normally would. Don't forget to check the Properties and Rooms and Areas check Boxes. Feel free to use Manage Links to check what models have loaded or not and how they are displayed. Note: I usually start with opening the Arch or Interiors model (or which ever contains the room data) because room data does not seem to export through linked models.
- Start QTO and import your newly created 2D and 3D DWF files. When you perform the model takeoff it will not actually tell you the name of model, its simply lists them as links, but at least you have all of your information from all 3 models in 1 composite QTO takeoff, and the correct 3D information is linked to the corresponding place on the 2D sheet (or view). See image below.
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