3ds Max: Revit Integration

2h 54mIntermediate2017-11-14

Authors

Adam Crespi

Educator and Trainer in 3D applications for computer-generated imagery

Course details

Discover how to efficiently take a model from Autodesk Revit into Autodesk 3ds Max. In this course, Adam Crespi goes beyond basic exporting and importing to show a streamlined workflow that optimizes Revit models for flexibility in rendering and design with 3ds Max. As part of this workflow, Adam covers optimizing a Revit model for export, breaking up large meshes, and best practices for export. In 3ds Max, he discusses importing a Revit model, applying smoothing groups, adjusting UV coordinates, integrating substances, fine-tuning materials, and creating test renderings.

Learning objectives
Optimizing Revit files for export
Breaking up large meshes
Exporting the Revit model
Importing the Revit scene
Adding details to coarse meshes
Selecting and replacing materials
Adjusting UV mapping
Changing light types
Adjusting lighting and exposure

Skills covered

3ds MaxRevit3D AnimationRenderingMotion Graphics and VFXAutodesk3D ModelingVisualization and Real-TimeAECProduct and ManufacturingAnimation and IllustrationDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome
02 - What to know
03 - Exercise files

1. Optimizing Revit Files for Export

04 - Assessing large area meshes
05 - Checking families for smooth rendering
06 - Breaking up large meshes
07 - Incorporating round objects
08 - Modifying room-spanning objects
09 - Exporting the Revit model

2. Importing the Revit Scene

10 - Importing the Revit file
11 - Applying smoothing groups
12 - Checking meshes for optimization
13 - Adding edge loops to reduce artifacts
14 - Augmenting terrain
15 - Adding details to coarse meshes

3. Adjusting Materials and Mapping

16 - Selecting and replacing materials
17 - Adjusting UV mapping
18 - Integrating substances
19 - Adjusting materials

4. Lighting and Rendering

20 - Changing light types
21 - Wiring switches for animation
22 - Test rendering
23 - Adjusting lighting and exposure

Conclusion

24 - Next steps