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If you intend an IFC file to be opened/imported with Revit things get complicated, just as they are for export from Revit (see: [[Revit setup]]). This page list some pitfalls to avoid. | If you intend an IFC file to be opened/imported with Revit things get complicated, just as they are for export from Revit (see: [[Revit setup]]). This page list some pitfalls to avoid. | ||
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=Geolocation / Model far from origin= | =Geolocation / Model far from origin= | ||
− | Revit | + | Revit will not import your model correctly if your geometry is too far from Revits internal origin. Although in any software it is not a good idea to have large coordinates. Use relative placement as much as possible. |
− | You might be able to see the model by linking the IFC instead of importing it | + | You might be able to see the model by linking the IFC instead of importing it. |
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=Workarounds= | =Workarounds= |