Export points to a file using Point Layout for Revit

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Using Autodesk Point Layout, you can export all points from the current view in your Revit model.

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When you export points and their corresponding coordinates, you have the option to use a direct exporter,

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such as a DXF file, or a file extension, including CSV or TXT.

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With a project open in Revit, from the ribbon, Autodesk Point Layout tab, select Export Points.

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In the Export Points to File dialog, specify the Point Export Order and Output Units—in this case, Decimal Feet.

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Under General Options, you can opt to export the points as a DXF, or a Drawing Exchange Format file.

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In this case, leave Check for duplicate point #’s selected to ensure that there are no duplicates.

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Also, if elevations are not important, you can select Set elevations to 100’.

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Next, expand the Extension drop-down to select the file type.

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In this case, use csv.

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Then, set the Export Precision, or the number of decimal places, which is typically fine set to 4.

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Select Coordinate System to ensure that the correct drawing coordinate system is selected,

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and then click OK to return to the Export Points to File dialog.

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Next, enter an Export File Name, such as “autodesk design points”,

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and then set the File Location.

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Finally, select BIM360 Field Create Attachment to link the attachment to an existing points file, issue, or task.

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In the Select Project dialog, select the field project, and then link the attachment.

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For now, click Cancel.

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Back in the Export Points to File dialog, click OK to export the points.

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In this example, a notification indicates that no duplicate points were found.

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Click OK, and another notification opens with the total number of points exported.

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To see the results of the export, in a browser window, locate and open the newly created file.

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Here, you see the CSV file open in Excel, with the Point Number, XYZ, and Description for all the points in the view.

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Now you can export points to a file using Autodesk Point Layout for Revit.