RVT-100Revit Migration
CAD to Revit Conversion Services
Transform Legacy CAD Drawings Into a Structured Revit Model
Moving from CAD to Revit is more than importing lines into another program.
A useful Revit conversion reconstructs building information into model elements appropriate to the agreed level of development.
Quick Answer · RVT-100.QA
CAD to Revit conversion rebuilds legacy CAD drawings as a structured Revit model rather than importing lines into another program. It is for firms and project teams that need existing DWG plans, consultant drawings or as-built sets working in a BIM workflow. FirstPass establishes levels, grids and settings, models walls, floors, roofs, doors and windows to the agreed level of development, and organizes views, annotations and sheets to your standard.
For
Teams with legacy CAD or PDF drawings moving to Revit
You receive
A structured Revit model with sheets and views to an agreed LOD
Potential source files include:
- DWG architectural plans
- Existing CAD backgrounds
- Consultant drawings
- As-built CAD sets
- Legacy documentation
NotePaper or PDF-only source drawings can be rebuilt as CAD first; see Scan to CAD and PDF to CAD.
RVT-101Workflow
CAD to Revit Workflow
Each conversion moves through a defined sequence, from source review to a checked model.
Source Review
We assess drawing completeness, scale and consistency.
Model Setup
Project levels, grids and core settings are established.
Architectural Modeling
Applicable walls, floors, roofs, doors, windows and other components are created.
Discipline Modeling
MEP or other model content can be incorporated when included.
Sheet Development
Views, annotations and sheets are organized to the agreed standard.
Quality Review
The model is checked against the source information and project requirements.
RVT-102Scope Definition
Define the Model Before We Build It
Important scope items include:
General Note
This prevents a vague “convert to Revit” request from becoming an undefined modeling project.
For modeling work beyond a conversion scope, see BIM Modeling and BIM Coordination.
- Required disciplines
- Level of Development
- Model uses
- Families
- Naming standards
- Sheet requirements
- Existing vs proposed conditions
- Deliverable version
- Coordination expectations
RFIClarifications
CAD to Revit FAQs
Response
No. A useful BIM model usually requires rebuilding information as model elements.
Response
Yes, if included in the scope and adequate source information is available.
Response
Potentially, although source quality affects the process.
Response
The required software version should be specified before work begins.
SUB-001Submittal
Start With the Project, Not a Package
- –Send the address and a description of the work.
- –We help define the drafting scope before work begins.