How to link BIM 360 Docs files into Revit cloud workshare models

January 9, 2024 Paul Sills

These are the steps to take if you need to link a model from BIM 360 Docs or Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) into your Revit cloud workshare model.

How to link cloud workshare Revit models

Open your Revit cloud model and go to the Insert tab.

Click on 'Link Revit'

BIM 360 link revit file

Click on External Resource then click on Autodesk Docs.

BIM 360 revit file 2

Navigate to the project > the project folder > Project file.

How to link Revit non cloud workshare models

Here is a blog on How to upload Revit models to the cloud

Open your Revit cloud model and go to the Insert tab.

Click on 'Link Revit'

BIM 360 link revit file

In the Revit link/import dialog box click on the drop down menu under Look in and navigate to C:\Users\User login name\DC

Click on ACCDocs (folder location changed with the Desktop Connecter V16)

BIM 360 non cloud models

Navigate to the project > the project folder > Project file.

How to link dwg files

First install the Autodesk Desktop Connector from your Autodesk account

Open your Revit cloud model and go to the Insert tab.

Click on 'Link CAD'

BIM 360 dwg link

In the Link CAD format dialog box click on the drop down menu under Look in and navigate to C:\Users\User login name\DC

Click on ACCDocs

BIM 360 non cloud models

Navigate to the project > the project folder > Project file.

About the Author

Paul Sills

Sr. Support Specialist<br><br>Paul is responsible for client technical support as well as the set-up and configuring of plotters; support and service calls; and the installation, demonstration, and education of clients in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD MEP, AutoCAD P&ID, Advance Steel, Navisworks, Raster Design, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP, Revit Structure and 3D Studio MAX. He draws upon his years of experience as a technical engineer to assist customers in the creation and implementation of standards, the set-up of plotter and pen styles and the creation of custom blocks.

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