Your question: How do you create topography in Revit?

How do you get topography from CAD in Revit?

Create a 3D Toposurface from the inserted DWG file:

1. Click the Toposurface tool on the Site tab of the Design bar.
2. On the Design bar, click Use Imported > Import Instance.
3. Select the DWG file.
4. Select the layers to add points from.
5. Click OK.
6. Click Finish Surface.

How do I make a model site in Revit?

Create the Site Plan

1. Define site settings. …
2. Create the toposurface. …
3. Rotate the project to True North. …
4. Specify property lines. …
5. Add a building pad. …
6. Grade the toposurface. …
7. Create parking lots, roads, and sidewalks. …
8. Add site components.

How do you show contour lines in Revit?

Use the Site Settings dialog to view or change site settings. To change site settings properties, click Massing & Site tab Model Site panel . Displays contour lines. If you clear the check box, custom contour lines still display in the drawing area.