Forma meets Revit 

Cesar Escalante Cesar Escalante November 7, 2023

5 min read

This article was updated on April 3rd 2025 to reflect recent improvements to the integration.

How to Load Forma data into Revit and Update Forma projects with Revit changes 

Picture this: You have sketched an epic design in Forma. Now, you are itching to amp up the details in BIM and send your conceptual design into the world of Revit, and if you make some snazzy changes in Revit, you can send those updates back to Forma. Sweet, right? 

Forma offers a fantastic feature for those looking to scale up their conceptual proposal to the next level. With the updated Forma Add-in for Revit, you can turn a Forma proposal into a Revit project. And if you make further updates, you can easily send them back to Forma for more analysis and validation. 

Key Features 

The add-in provides two different directions of data synchronization:  

  1. Forma to Revit Transfer: ‘Send to Revit’ the content of a Forma proposal.  Then, from a Revit project, you can load from Forma the geometric content of a proposal. At present, you can only send a Forma proposal to Revit once.  Subsequent modifications made in Forma will not auto-update in Revit unless you are starting a new Revit project. 
  1. Revit to Forma Updates: ‘Update a proposal’ in Forma with content edited in Revit, refining your design iteratively. You can update a Forma proposal multiple times. 

Getting Started 

  1. Grab that Add-in! Got Revit versions 2022.1 or later? Download the Forma Add-In for Revit from the Autodesk Store, or just hop into Forma, open the Extensions menu on the side bar, and download the Revit add-in. Follow the prompts, and you are on your way. 
  1. Make the Connection: Back in Forma, pick your proposal, and simply click ‘Send to Revit’ in the three-dot menu for the proposal of your interest.  Thinking of going back and forth between the two? Duplicate your Forma design and send that twin over to Revit. 
  1. Revit’s Welcome Party: Kickstart Revit, make a new project, and hit ‘Load Proposal’ in the Massing and Site tab. Choose your translation option, and boom! Your Forma masterpiece is now vibing in Revit, full of walls, topography, roofs, levels, and more. 
  1. Revit’s Return Gifts to Forma: Once you modify, delete, or add elements to this Revit project, you will have multiple opportunities to update your proposal in Forma.  Hit the ‘Update Proposal’ button under the Massing & Site tab and refresh the Forma URL project (F5). 

Integration Updates – April 2025

Since its introduction, the integration between Autodesk Forma and Revit has seen several incremental updates, enhancing workflows and fostering better project collaboration. Key improvements include:

These updates aim to improve design workflows, foster collaboration, and streamline early-stage project planning across Autodesk’s platforms.

Current Conversions 

The current conversions available to Revit elements are:

Forma ElementConverted Revit Element
Line BuildingsWalls, Floors, and Roofs 
Basic BuildingsMass families with mass floors or Generic Models
HousesGeneric Models
VegetationGeneric Models
Site LimitsModel Lines and/or Toposolid subdivisions (*)
ZonesNot supported
ConstraintsGeneric Models
RoadsModel Lines and/or Toposolid subdivisions (*)
RailroadsNot supported
Generic VolumesGeneric Models
Generic SurfacesNot supported
Generic LinesNot supported
3D Sketch elements in the Building layerConceptual Mass Family instances or Generic Models
3D Sketch elements in the Generic layerConceptual Mass Family instances or Generic Models
Ordered buildingsGeneric Models
Ordered property boundariesModel Lines and/or Toposolid subdivisions
Parking (on floors, not from extensions)Revit Parking Families
3D Elements from imports or extensionsGeneric Models
2D Elements from imports or extensionsNot supported

Advanced scenarios 


Known Limitations 

Integration often presents challenges, and we are diligently working behind the scenes to refine this workflow. To ensure transparency, we want to highlight several limitations currently under our focus: 

Dive in! 

Merging the best of Forma and Revit is a groundbreaking workflow for designers. This integration not only simplifies workflows but also unlocks a world of opportunities for iterative informed design and analysis. Interested in learning more? Join Forma’s Community Forum, where you can connect with us and engage a vibrant community of users who exchange ideas and help shape the future of Forma!  


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