[Revit: How do I export a model to Lumion?]

Revit: How do I export a model to Lumion?

METHOD 1:
The best way to export Revit models to Lumion is via our dedicated Revit Collada exporter.

The Revit Collada Exporter for Lumion 2 and 3 users is available here.

The Revit Collada Exporter works with AutoDesk Revit 2012 and AutoDesk Revit 2013. It doesn't work with Revit LT versions.

After installing it, it is available in Revit's default {3D} view via:

Add-ins tab -> External tools -> COLLADA exporter for Lumion users.




METHOD 2:
Alternatively, an FBX file can be exported via Revit's built-in FBX exporter (however, we strongly recommend that you use the dedicated Revit Collada exporter in Method 1 above).

Revit: How do I export a model?

Warning
Revit 2011 and newer versions use an encrypted material system, so if you attempt to import FBX files with encrypted materials they will become white in Lumion. Our dedicated Revit Collada exporter is able to export about 80% of the encrypted materials though, so you should only use FBX format as a last resort!

For now the workaround for FBX files is:
- Export an FBX file from Revit.
- Import the FBX file in 3D Studio Max.
- Prepare and export the model as described in this post.
- Import the Collada (DAE) file in Lumion.


Troubleshooting

I can't assign a Lumion material to individual surfaces?
Lumion will always combine surfaces that use the same material in Revit. If you want to assign a Lumion material to a specific surface, you must assign a unique material to that surface in Revit before exporting the model.

How do I update the model in Lumion after making changes to it in Revit?
Use the Reload model function in Lumion.