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How Do I Import a Detail Group in Revit?

Published in Revit Detail Groups 2 mins read

You import detail groups in Revit by loading a Revit project (RVT) or Revit group (RVG) file that contains them and selecting the option to include attached details during the loading process.

Detail groups in Revit are collections of 2D elements like lines, text, dimensions, and filled regions that are typically used in detail views. To bring existing detail groups from one Revit file into another, you use the file loading functionality specifically designed for importing groups.

Here's how the process works:

  1. Access the Load Function: Navigate to the relevant tab in Revit to initiate the file loading process. This is typically done through commands related to placing groups or linking/importing other Revit files.
  2. Open the "Load File as Group" Dialog: This specific dialog is where you select the file you want to import.
  3. Select the Source File: In the Load File as Group dialog, navigate to the Revit project, family, or group you want to load. This source file should contain the detail groups you wish to import. It will commonly be an RVT or RVG file.
  4. Specify Import Options: If you are loading an RVT or RVG file, select whether you want to include attached details, levels, or grids. This is the crucial step for importing detail groups.
  5. Include Attached Details: When you select attached details, detail elements in the file are loaded as attached detail groups. By checking this option, Revit will identify and import the detail groups present in the selected source file.
  6. Load the File: Confirm your selections to load the file and its associated detail groups into your current project.

After loading, the imported detail groups will be available in your project and can be placed in detail views or drafting views.

Summary of Key Steps:

  • Use the 'Load File as Group' dialog.
  • Select an RVT or RVG file containing the desired detail groups.
  • Check the option to include "attached details" during the loading process.

This method ensures that the pre-assembled collections of 2D detail elements are imported correctly as usable groups within your project.