REVIT TO SOLIDWORKS Exporter

The Multi-CAD collaboration is facing multiple challenges. The BIMDeX Data Exchange Ecosystem through its proprietary BXF file format offers a simple yet intuitive solution for the Interoperability challenges.?

 

A data exchange plugin which converts Revit Projects/families to SolidWorks models. Also, provides lot of customized options for the user.

 

AT A GLANCE?

How to Export Revit model to SolidWorks?

· BIMDeX Revit Exporter and SolidWorks Importer is a Add-in which creates native SolidWorks parts (.sldprt) and assemblies (.sldasm) from Revit families (.rfa) and projects (.rvt) ?

· Export your Revit model as a BXF file using our Revit Exporter plugin. This will translates all the Revit data as a BXF file and Import the BXF file inside SolidWorks using our SolidWorks Importer Plugin.

· BIMDeX tool provides lot of customized features for the user during Export & Import.

· It comes with multilingual support (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, etc.)?

Supported Version:

 

Revit : 2017 - 2022

 

SolidWorks: 2015 - 2021

 

HOW IT WORKS

Revit to SolidWorks Conversion Workflow

 

 

01

Revit

RFA & RVT file Format?

Export the Revit Model to BXF file using the BXF Exporter for Revit?

  

 

02

BIMDeX

BXF file Format?

BXF file would carry all the design data information of the model.?

 

03

SolidWorks

SLDPRT & SLDASM file Formats?

Import the BXF file in SolidWorks using the BIMDeX Importer to obtain native SolidWorks parts & assemblies ?

 

HOW IS IT DIFFERENT?

 

Revit to SolidWorks Conversion Features

Expose Revit BIM platform into 3D CAD Design environment with easy transfer of Revit model to SolidWorks and other mechanical software. Control and safe data transfer.

 

 

Family/Project To Part/Assembly

Convert all your Revit families (rfa) and projects (rvt) to native SolidWorks parts and assemblies.

 

View Based Export

Export based on your desired 3D views created in Revit model.

 

Grouping Option

Option to Group families based on Category and Family Types which will be created as Sub-Assemblies in the SolidWorks model.

 

Exclusion / Simplification Options

Option to exclude Import Instances & Revit Links

 

Transferring Geometry

100% accuracy in exporting geometries. Maintaining Instantiation for providing more desirable output.

 

Metadata Information

All the meta data information from Revit can be transferred to SolidWorks and user have the option to control the parameters to be exported.

 

Option To Choose SolidWorks Model Hierarchy

Based on the requirement, User can choose the SolidWorks Model Hierarchy from the Predefined structure defined by BIMDeX

 

Choose Your subscription plan

Whether you are a company of 10 or 10,000 employees, our specially designed packages give you the right tools to reach your goals.

 

 

STANDARD

· Stand Alone License

· Single user

· Unlimited conversions

· Annual Subscription License

· 24/5 Customer Support

 

 

NETWORK

· Network Floating License

· Starts from 5 Users

· Unlimited conversions

· Annual Subscription License

· 24/5 Dedicated Technical Personnel

 

 

BATCH PROCESS

· Non User or Version Bound License

· Automated Model Conversion Workflow

· Unlimited No. of Model Exports

· Multi/Sequential/Single Batch Conversion

· User Configurable Product Features

· 1 Year License

· 24/5 Dedicated Technical Support

 

Frequently asked questions

 

What file types are supported?

All Revit Family (.rfa) and project (.rvt) files can be converted to SolidWorks parts (.sldprt) and assemblies (.sldasm).

 

What type of models can I convert?

Any model type such as Furniture, Lighting, HVAC, MEP Elements, Structural or Architectural components can be converted.

 

What languages do you support?

The tool works in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish environments.

 

Do I need to have both Revit and SolidWorks to do the conversion?

You need to have both the software to use the product. But if you do not, you can opt our CAD translation service, so we would convert your models Revit to SolidWorks for you.

 

Is this a standalone software?

No, this is just an addon plugin tool that will be installed in your existing SolidWorks and Revit environments.

 

Will the properties and hierarchy be transferred?

You can export including the part properties, colors as well as all geometry. There will be no loss in any meta data. The hierarchy will be maintained as well.

 

What are the license options available?

We offer Annual subscription, Single User Node Locked license, Network Floating license starting from 5 users and enterprise license options.

 

Is support and maintenance included with the subscription?

Yes, support and maintenance is included with the annual subscription for all our products.