Revit models can be used directly in BIMcollab to support model viewing, issue management, and model checking workflows. This article explains the basics of importing and working with Revit models in BIMcollab.
📝 Note: BIMcollab supports Revit models from version 2011 up to 2026.
How to import Revit models in BIMcollab
Revit models can be imported into BIMcollab in the following ways:
Manual import of Revit files into the WebViewer.
Drag and drop Revit files into the WebViewer.
Load in BIMcollab Zoom using the WebViewer model sync option.
Import from Autodesk Forma via the Documents tab.
BIMcollab Revit model toolkit
To help you immediately start with Revit model workflows, BIMcollab provides a dedicated toolkit for BIMcollab Zoom, offering ready-to-use tools to test and validate models as a starting point. This toolkit includes checking resources specifically designed for the structure and common characteristics of Revit models.
Download and installation
Download the BIMcollab Revit model toolkit.
Import the checking resources into BIMcollab Zoom:
(Optional) Share the imported checking resources to your BIMcollab project.
📝 Note: Sharing checking resources to a BIMcollab project is possible for team members with the right role or BIMcollab Zoom edit rights. Read more about it: View shared checking resources in your BIMcollab space.
Supported workflows for Revit models
Similar to IFC models, Revit models support a wide range of functionalities and features within BIMcollab. The availability of specific features depends on your BIMcollab space subscription.
⚠️ Attention: To check the features included in your subscription, review the feature comparison list on the pricing page or contact your admin. If the feature isn’t available, you may need to upgrade your tier.
Revit models in the WebViewer
The following features are available in the WebViewer while working with Revit models:
View Revit models.
View Revit parameters in the property panel.
Manage and create issues.
Run shared Smart Views.
Attach documents to Revit components.
Revit models in BIMcollab Zoom
When connecting to a project, Revit models loaded in the WebViewer can be opened in BIMcollab Zoom. Available functionalities include:
View Revit models.
Manage and create issues.
Create and run Smart Views.
Create and run conflict rules (clash detection, distance checking, and duplicates scanning).
Report and manage Smart Issue.
Extract and share model data using Lists.
Standardize data using Smart Properties.
Important considerations
Revit models can only be imported through the WebViewer.
Synchronization with the WebViewer is required to open Revit models in BIMcollab Zoom.
The Revit model structure differs from IFC models.
IDS property validation is currently limited for Revit models, as explained below.
Differences between IFC and Revit models
Understanding the differences between IFC and Revit models is important when working in BIMcollab.
Object information and properties
Revit parameters are grouped and presented as property sets.
Materials are shown in a similar way to IFC materials under the Material property tab.
The Summary property tab represents only a subset of the information, including: Model, Name, Type, Material name, and GUID.
Project information and basic file information are available as project-level property sets.
Object types and structure
Revit categories and subcategories are mapped to BIMcollab object types.
Standard hierarchical containers (Site, Building, Level) are not present in the Model tree. Elements are organized by category/type instead.
Model coordination
Model coordination for Revit files is based on Shared Coordinates.
If Shared Coordinates are not defined, the Internal Origin is used as the coordinate base.
Automated IDS validation
IDS validations are limited to Property or Material facets for Revit models in BIMcollab Zoom.
⚠️ Attention: IDS rules are based on the IFC data structure and are not fully aligned with Revit data. As a result, property validation and specification checking for Revit models are currently limited.