Since Revit does not directly support backward compatibility, this workaround can help transfer essential data while minimizing compatibility issues, allowing partial interoperability.
To be able to use Data Exchange the minimum requirement is having access to Autodesk Construction Cloud DOCS
1. Download and Install Data Exchange for Revit (Plug-in)
2. Open Revit > Collaborate Tab > Share Panel > Data Exchange
3. Open the default 3D View > Duplicate and rename the View
4. Create a Data Exchange: Within Revit, use Autodesk Docs to set up a Data Exchange. Select and export only the essential data needed. (Hide elements in View that you do not want to exchange)
5. Process the Data Exchange: Select the Folder in DOCS where the file will be stored and extracted into an Earlier Version of Revit (or other software that has access to Data Exchange)
6. Review your selection with additional options:
7. If changes are made in Revit 2025, you can update the data exchange and reload that linked data in Revit 2024 with the data exchange function in Revit 2024
8. Open Earlier Version of Revit > Select Data Exchange in the Ribbon > Collaborate Tab
10. Load Data Exchanges > Navigate to Folder in DOCS, Preview and Load
11. Revit 2025 Project now in Revit 2024 for further modelling:
Autodesk’s Data Exchange for Revit integrates seamless data sharing, allowing designers to share only essential data rather than entire model files. This streamlined exchange enables teams to manage design data directly through Autodesk Docs, supporting integrations with various applications, including Revit, Rhino, and Inventor.
The Data Exchange platform also includes Power BI and other third-party connectors, enhancing the ability to analyse and visualize Revit model data. This API-driven flexibility boosts interoperability and team efficiency, supporting data-driven decisions across project workflows.
Autodesk’s Data Exchange feature allows teams to share and collaborate on Revit data across platforms and applications, significantly expanding project interoperability. This cloud-based tool enables designers to extract specific data from Revit models, sharing it selectively with other applications like Rhino, Power BI, and Autodesk Docs, without needing the recipient to own a Revit license.
Data Exchange connectors make this integration particularly smooth, facilitating direct data sharing between Revit and other design tools, which helps in real-time collaboration without version conflicts. Users can configure the exchanges to ensure that only relevant data is shared, which enhances both efficiency and security.
The connectors allow team members to work within their native applications, like Rhino or Power Automate, while accessing up-to-date information from Revit models in Autodesk Docs.
These exchanges are especially useful in cloud-based, multi-disciplinary projects where team members in architecture, engineering, and other fields need real-time access to model data.
At Autodesk University, examples were shown where Data Exchange was used to link Revit with Power BI, optimizing project analysis and data visualization workflows. Through such integrations, architects and engineers can track project data, adjust model attributes, and synchronize updates automatically.
Additional Resources:
Data Exchange Connectors: What They Are, New Releases, and More! – AEC Tech Drop
YouTube: What are Data Exchanges?
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