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Using Autodesk Revit Plugin

This article will guide you through installing and using the Asite plugin for Autodesk Revit.

Updated over a week ago

The Asite plugin allows you to publish 3D model files directly to Asite from within Autodesk Revit.

NOTE: The Asite Revit plugin is an add-on to the cBIM product and involves additional commercial costs. It is separate from the Revit plugin needed for 3D Repo. Please contact your Asite representative for more details.

About Autodesk Revit

Revit is a commercial Building Information Modelling (BIM) software developed by Autodesk. It is widely used by:

  • Architects

  • Structural engineers

  • Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) engineers

  • Designers and contractors

Downloading the Asite Revit Plugin

NOTE: The Asite Revit plugin can be downloaded from the official Asite Downloads page.

From the list of available resources, select Asite Revit Plugin.

Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.

Using the Asite Revit Plugin

1. Locate the Plugin in Revit

Once installed, a new tab called Asite will appear on the Revit ribbon. This tab contains the Connect to Asite option.

2. Connect to Asite

  1. Open a 3D model file in Autodesk Revit.

  2. Click Connect to Asite from the Asite tab.

  3. A login screen will appear.

  4. Select the relevant cloud environment from the dropdown:

    • Asite Cloud

    • Asite US Gov. Cloud (hosted in AWS GovCloud US)

    • Asite UAE Cloud

    • Asite KSA Cloud

    • Asite Canada Cloud

    • Asite Hong Kong Cloud

Upload a Model to Asite from Autodesk Revit

Once you have logged in through the plugin, switch to the Upload tab.

  1. Select the required project from the dropdown.

  2. Choose the project folder where you want to publish the 3D model opened in Revit.

  3. Enter all required file attributes to ensure the model is correctly indexed on Asite.

  4. (Optional) You can enable additional options to attach secondary files to the model in the following formats:

    • .NWC: Navisworks cache file, mainly used for clash detection.

    • .DWFX: An Autodesk design web format that supports sharing and reviewing without full CAD tools.

    • .IFC: An open BIM export format that assists in sharing models across different software platforms.

NOTE: If you select one option, the model will be saved in that format. However, if multiple options are selected, the system will create a .zip file containing your chosen formats. By default, none of the secondary files are selected; you decide what's relevant.

Download a Model from Asite to Autodesk Revit

Once you have logged in through the plugin, the Download tab will open automatically.

  1. From the Project dropdown, select the relevant project.

  2. Using the Model dropdown, choose the appropriate model that contains the required files.

  3. Through the Revision dropdown, specify which revision you'd like to download.

  4. (Optional) To view issues on the selected model revision, click Go to issues. Click here to further understand working with model issues.

Files from the selected federated model and revision will be displayed at the bottom along with related details (explained below).

The Customise button found at the bottom right of the tab allows you to choose what fields are displayed. To update, move items from Available Fields to Selected Fields as only the Selected Fields will appear.

NOTE: The first two fields (Syncing a Model 🗘 and Viewing a Model 👁) are always shown by default and cannot be changed, even if other fields are customised.

Syncing a Model 🗘

  • The sync 🗘 icon shows the synchronisation status of your model file on your device:

    • Green sync 🗘 icon - changes made online on the Asite platform are automatically updated on your local device.

    • Grey sync 🗘 icon - changes are not synced. To turn synchronisation on, click the grey sync 🗘 icon to turn it green.

NOTE: When you download a model onto Autodesk Revit for the first time, the sync 🗘 icon will be grey by default until enabled.

Viewing a Model 👁

  • The eye 👁 icon controls whether a synchronised model file is open or closed in Autodesk Revit:

    • Eye on 👁 - opens the synchronised model file.

    • Eye off 👁 - closes the synchronised model file.

NOTE: Files that are not synchronised cannot be opened or closed using the eye 👁 icon.

The following icons appear in the plugin but are specifically related to the model's status on Asite.

Checkout Icon

  • The checkout icon shows whether a file is locked or available for editing:

    • If the icon is visible (locked) - only administrators can make changes. They are also the only ones that can unlock the file.

    • If the icon is not visible (unlocked)- The file is available for editing (depending on your permissions).

File Type (T)

  • The T reflects the type of file. Possible values include:

    • R - Revit

    • NWC - Navisworks

    • DWFX - Design Web Format XPS

    • IFC - Industry Foundation Classes file

Priority Flag

  • The flag icon points to the priority of the file.

    • With flag icon - Priority file.

    • No flag icon - Standard (not marked as priority).

Attachments

  • Any secondary files that were previously created will appear as attachments next to the original model file.

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