Shared Coordinates in Revit - Using a Civil Base File

Setting up Shared Coordinates in Revit is one of the topics that many people seem to struggle with. It can be intimidating and confusing, and there are several ways it can be achieved. Many factors can dictate the workflow you use including project type, project storage location, project team, and others.

In this example we will demonstrate a simple and quick process to get coordinates set in your model, assuming you have access to a Civil base file or survey file.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Understanding Revit's Coordinate Systems
3:39 Best Practices When Setting Up Your Model
5:24 Exporting CAD for Civil
7:07 Setting Up Coordination Views
7:42 Linking CAD Civil Base File
9:56 Setting True North
10:49 Acquiring Coordinates From Civil Base File
12:07 Testing Coordinates