We are proud to announce the release of Lumion plugin for Revit 2017. It has been a year since the last updates and finally we have a new version for you. This plugin is constantly updated to maintain compatibility with latest Revit versions, please make sure you are using the latest available version.
The Lumion Plugin for Autodesk Revit 2017 is THE plugin to use in your designs. Not only does it provide you with real 3D scenes but also a wide range of professional ready-made content along with special materials, textures and lighting conditions. Give your design the most realistic look on the market and make them believe it was all done natively inside Autodesk Revit!
I have previously shared with you the Widget plugin for Revit that allows you to insert Lumion elements into your Revit model and play around with them. In this post I would like to share another Lumion plugin you might find interesting. This plugin is developed by Mark Wallin and will allow you to export your models to Lumion just like previous plugins. You will also be able to adjust structural engineering settings and renderings parameters of the Lumion scene in the “Plugin Options” window.
Lumion Plugin For Revit 2017
Lumion LiveSync for Revit (formerly Revit To Lumion Bridge) is an active link between Revit and Lumion, that includes model, materials and camera synchronization. It gives a live, real-time view of your design in the context of the real world. LiveSync technology was introduced in Lumion version 7.3. It increases efficiency when iterating on design, and allows you to make more informed design decisions during internal reviews. LiveSync also allows you to deliver impressive, polished client presentations.
LiveSync model isn’t a rendering model. It helps give you an idea of how changes you make in Revit will affect the way you want to see a building. The key point of LiveSync is to be used in the early stages of design.
Instead of syncing Revit project with Lumion, you can also export Revit project to COLLADA (.dae) format from 3D view. Although LiveSync requires Revit and Lumion to be opened on the same computer, it is possible to work with linked or collaborative models in Revit.
Typical workflow:
- Install Lumion LiveSync plug-in for Revit.
- Open Lumion. You can open any scene in Lumion.
- Change LiveSync settings (Lumion tab – LiveSync Settings). In LiveSync Settings you can set Insertion Point (Base Point – project north, or Survey Point – true north), and Surface smoothing level (from low to high).
- Turn on LiveSync in Revit (Lumion tab – Start LiveSync) to view project in Lumion. Establishing link with Lumion may take some time but everything is going to go smooth after this, even on large projects. By default, Lumion will place the Revit sync model right near the origin in Lumion. Then, just like any other imported object, you can move and rotate it.
- Edit the materials. Revit materials come into Lumion. You can replace Revit materials with Lumion materials. Glass and water converts automatically.
- Render scenes in Lumion.
Version 3.69 updates (changelog)
- 3.60.541 Update. Support for Lumion 12.3 and Revit 2023. Minor bugs fixed.
- 3.60.540 Update. Support for Lumion 11.3. Minor bugs fixed.
- 3.60.539 Update. Support for Lumion 10.5. Minor bugs fixed.
- 3.60.538 Update. Support for Lumion 10.3. Minor bugs fixed.
What’s new in version 3.60:
- Support for Lumion 10.
- Minor bugs fixed.
About Act-3D B.V.
Founded in 1998, Act-3D B.V. is the privately owned company behind Lumion. Based in Warmond, The Netherlands.
Act-3D was among the pioneers when the first 3D acceleration hardware became commonplace. After several years of experience in simulation, training, architecture, TV and film Act-3D decided to focus on architectural visualization. Our passion is to transform high end visualization technology so regular AEC professionals can use it.