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Revit: Import AutoCAD Colour-Dependent Details

April 19, 2008

Last updated July 29, 2026

By YZ, 18-April-2008

Applies To:

  • Revit Structure 2008. May apply to other versions.

Problem:

We have hundreds of standard details drawn in AutoCAD using the color dependant system. How can I imported them into Revit so the line widths show correctly?

Solution:

‘File > Import/Export Settings > Import Line Weights DWG/DXF

Here you can map a pen number line weight to a line weight in Revit. You don’t have to edit your old CAD files! Also read Importing AutoCAD old style SHX fonts into Revit
The Revit Import Line Weights dialog mapping each DWG/DXF colour number to a Revit line weight, with a note that the values apply only to lines and layers set to DEFAULT lineweight in the source file

Filed Under: Revit Tutorials

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