CONVERT PDF to DWG or DXF

Revit can not import PDF files directly.

Inserting or linking an AutoCAD file containing a PDF does not bring the PDF into Revit.

But PDFs can be converted to DWG or DXF files using other software.

DO YOU REALLY, REALLY NEED TO IMPORT A PDF?

Sometimes converting works easily, other times it becomes a painful time waster.

PDFs not created in AutoCAD (or Revit) can cause problems.

Large PDFs may take quite a while to convert, and even then may not convert at all.

Because small discrepancies turn into big discrepancies when up scaling there will be inaccuracies in the imported file. If absolute accuracy is required don't rely on a converted PDF.

If it is at all possible ask for the orginal DWG file.

If the PDF is from a consultant definitely ask them for a DWG file, they should be providing them anyway.

THE PROCESS

1. Crop the PDF as much as possible in your PDF viewer (e.g. Acrobat or Bluebeam).
2. Convert the PDF to DXF or DWG (it doesn't matter which) using one of the methods below.
3. Use the Link CAD command in Revit to import it. (Don't use Import CAD command unless you have a really good reason - it will bloat the Revit file).
4. Always bring them in Center to Center, units millimeters.
5. PDFs are drawings done to a scale (e.g. 1:100). When you bring them into Revit you will need to use the Scale command to enlarge them to be 1:1. Take a measurement to ensure it is accurate.