CAD-to-Revit Project Kickoff Checklist
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CAD-to-Revit Project Kickoff Checklist
Decide what every CAD source is for, and test positioning and standards, before anyone starts modeling.
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Draft product page. Free after review; download is not yet available. A self-guided resource, not consulting, certification or professional advice.
Why it helps
Decisions made in the first week of a CAD-based Revit project decide whether the CAD becomes a reliable reference or a source of misplaced geometry and imported clutter. This free printable checklist walks a project team through collecting and protecting sources, assessing units and coordinates, deciding the role of each file, testing positioning, readying the template, planning a pilot and setting quality gates, then records a sign-off. A CSV inventory lists every source with its decision and owner role.
What’s inside
- Kickoff Checklist (PDF) – Eight sections of checklist items, version notes where behavior varies, and a sign-off record.
- CAD-Source-Inventory.csv – One row per source file: origin, units, coordinate basis, decision and owner role. Example rows are synthetic.
Who it’s for
- Project leads and BIM leads starting a Revit project from survey, legacy or consultant CAD.
- Firms planning a detail library migration who want a disciplined start.
Format, license and compatibility
Format
- Printable PDF; CSV inventory that opens in any spreadsheet.
License
Free to download. Use is subject to the terms in LICENSE.txt, included with the download.
Compatibility
Written for Revit projects that use DWG or DXF sources. Linking and positioning options vary between versions; those items are marked as version notes.
Availability
Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. No purchase is required.
Does it convert CAD files?
No. It is a decision and quality checklist. Conversion is done with your chosen method.
Do I need Codex?
No. The checklist works with any method. Codex is mentioned as one optional tool for Revit 2025 users converting many DXF details.
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Published by Nova Labs LLC. Nova Labs also makes the Codex add-in and the paid products referenced in the checklist. This product is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Autodesk.