Import Google Maps into Revit Tutorial (in 3D!!)

[@pascastro9928]

I LOVE how you go through the steps every now and then. That helps a whole lot because some of us are a bit slow and need a refresh every now and then to understand perfectly the procedure. I really apreciate it and now you have a like and sub from my part!!

[@TheRevitKid]

So glad you enjoyed! I try to make the longer more lengthy stepped tutorials a bit easier to follow! Glad it helped!

[@watercolor-girl]

@@TheRevitKid I'm only just learning Revit and listing the steps along the way was so, so helpful!

[@TheRevitKid]

@@watercolor-girl Cheers! glad it has helped!

[@keronlee414]

I am a revit beginner and a lot of this was a bit over my head, however I wanted to congratulate you on an an excellent presentation, easily understandable, great teaching style, and especially constant process reinforcement. I am a new subscriber and am looking through your library of videos & looking forward to learning from you. Thanks.

[@TheRevitKid]

Cheers Keron! I am so glad you enjoyed my teaching style! I look forward to getting to know you as you go through the library :)

[@masoudghiasoddin8797]

Absolutely exact procedure, I am quite keen on more videos of you

[@jonomichi2262]

U r so patient and nice .. just watched the last three minutes for the rgb issue

[@TheRevitKid]

Cheers! Glad you enjoyed!

[@miguelcortes7872]

Just for say it, Reality Capture have an option to add a Video Sequence to add the frames of a video! Thanks, great tutorial!

[@Gusseq81]

I love the recap you do all the time! Excellent video. Thanks a lot!

[@TheRevitKid]

cheers ! Thanks for tuning in!

[@nicrfe]

Awesome pro tip. I have been using all these tools for years and never thought of this workflow. I subscribed and I’ll check out your past videos.

[@TheRevitKid]

Cheers! So glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the sub!

[@nicrfe]

@@TheRevitKid just watched the ultimate revit computer video vid and I’m regretting the GV100 I am currently running. Very cool Chanel. Let me know if you want some high end electrical sub BIM input in the future.

[@TroyHomenchuk]

Yes! More about this. Thank you

[@TheRevitKid]

You got it!

[@erwintabernilla6199]

Wow, awesome workflow. This will be very useful. Thank you! Thumbs up!

[@TheRevitKid]

Cheers! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for tuning in!

[@brandonconklin3623]

Gamechanger! thanks Jeff!

[@TheRevitKid]

Cheers Brandon!

[@ErwinMeulman]

Today it work, tomorrow it doesn't, welcome to Autodesk.

[@Paulklampeeps]

Don't forget the always loading screen 😂

[@seenbee6828]

Thanks Jeff this was really helpful! One issue I was having is that the RCS export file type option doesn't appear unless you select 'aerial' as the project type and click the 3D point cloud box. It seems that you were able to export the RCS using the 'object' mode but I'm not seeing this currently in my ReCap for some reason. I did some tests using my drone (DJI Mavic Air 2) using both images taken from the drone and frame exports from the drone video. Even though I shot the video in 4K the quality of the model from the images was better. This takes a little longer to take the individual shots from multiple angles but if you are looking for the best resolution you should use drone images instead of frame exports from video. Also the size of the images was less than the size of the 4k video, plus you then had the size of the images from the frame exports on top of that. The object setting was also better for quality than the aerial setting, though the aerial setting would work fine if all you are looking for is background context...VDC 4 life!

[@TheRevitKid]

🤘🤘

[@pinate]

I'm using RenderDoc+Blender ripping mesh direct from google map, sadly 3d buildings (of my country) are not available

[@Sieuqt]

Its a good day when you upload a vid/stream

[@TheRevitKid]

Cheers Thach!! Keep an eye out for more!

[@razern420]

Just straight to the point man

[@TheRevitKid]

Glad you tuned in to watch... sorry it wasn't "to the point" enough for you.... 😬

[@dggames]

Best channel on KZbin!

[@TheRevitKid]

You’re too kind ;)

[@timwilliams4708]

Thanks Jeff! I've been using an rtc360 to laser scan hospitals during remods. This is a great way to add an external aerial pointcloud.

[@TheRevitKid]

Cheers!!

[@ahmedom.fuqaha7905]

Great and fantastic WORK! But i have an issue with showing 3D objects in Google Maps. Is there any tips to show it before record anything? Thanks

[@Apsis0215]

Used to be an app called 3D ripper years ago - would take the Open GL memory area and rip the maps and textures and convert to an OBJ if I recall correctly. Really wish Infraworks and Autodesk worked with Google and not Open streets/Microsoft. Google's images much better and up to date with their roaming fleets of photogrammetry vehicles.

[@TheRevitKid]

Agreed!!!

[@chrisclark9203]

@@TheRevitKid look into the RenderDoc workflow. It's much better. Google maps > renderdoc rip > blender > navisworks/revit

[@chrisclark9203]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4DQg4uwj9xmgqs

[@TheRevitKid]

@@chrisclark9203 in that workflow, what format are you exporting from blender to get into Revit?

[@baeforpay]

Great video thanks for making it!

[@TheRevitKid]

Glad you liked it!

[@dmitryl7545]

thank you Jeff! very useful tutorial

[@TheRevitKid]

Cheers!!

[@rosianelopes1818]

I'm look forward to test this tutorial, that's pretty useful!

[@TheRevitKid]

Good luck! It is a ton of fun!

[@chadabrahams3088]

Bro! Mind blown. Thank you!

[@TheRevitKid]

Cheers! Glad you enjoyed 🤘

[@georgecrawford4532]

Thank Jeff! Great tutorial. I'm going to give it a try. Very useful for preliminary work without investing too much time. This tutorial is worth the subscription to The Revit Kid.

[@TheRevitKid]

Awesome George! So glad you liked it. Yes, we like to use this when modeling sites in Revit without any other information... It sure beats bringing in a snipped image of a google maps and using that!!

[@martinbradshaw3549]

Hello, is there a way extend your recap photo max to 200? After I downloaded it, it saids my max photo count is 100...great tutorial so far

[@dale_meek]

I'm just getting back into revit for a personal project after 10+ years out. Its amazing how far things have come, got all the steps down but couldn't import the point cloud because I'm using LT. Is there is any work around? Thanks

[@TheRevitKid]

Revit LT has limited functionality (that is why it is less expensive)/ Unfortunately, Autodesk chooses what functions you get and don't get.... And linking files and point clouds is one of them! The only workaround is using full blown Revit! Sorry!

[@dale_meek]

@@TheRevitKid no problems at all thanks for the reply.

[@guitarchitectural]

I did this a while back, but used Google Earth instead. The screen recording technique is way better! My issue with it, though, is that you can't edit it. Typically we work on a site that has an existing building to be demolished. Is there a way to do that in Revit 2020+?

[@TheRevitKid]

Correct, this is for USING the site context that wont change. Any area that is being modified I will model in Revit and cut out the hole of the mesh from the recap file.

[@alejocorvalann]

I have "recap photo" student version, I do not have the option to export as "rcs" and how can I import it in another way?

[@arsurajkumarvastudesignstu4893]

Great knowledge Sir...

[@TheRevitKid]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@betterdeadthanred4196]

You blew my mind

[@TheRevitKid]

🤯🤯🤯

[@betterdeadthanred4196]

@TheRevitKid trying to figure out which photogrametry software can be used for free))

[@faustoesquivel7929]

Astonishing , thanks for sharing.

[@TheRevitKid]

Cheers! Thanks for watching !!

[@carolinapena3547]

very nice tutorial Jeff but I have bad news, I've tried this morning and unfortunately that Recap Photo doesn't have the RCS format in the advanced export model, so I got stuck from there

[@carolinapena3547]

it has all the rest of the export options but no the RCS (btw I already installed all the updates and stuff and nothing) need your help! thanks in advance

[@TheRevitKid]

All you have to do if you don't have the RCS exporter is simply export to a PTS and then load that into ReCap pro. Once you save that file it is an RCS and you can load it into Revit. As for not having th export to RCS, you'll have to reach out to Autodesk for that, I don't know why I have it and you don't. Maybe try updating the desktop connector, too?

[@carolinapena3547]

@@TheRevitKid Thanks for your quick response, let me try in that way and I'll let you know. (yes I have all the apps up to date, probably yes, I can reach out to Autodesk) Thanks

[@carolinapena3547]

@@TheRevitKid good news: works like you said! thank you so much and is important to let the people knows this alternative step just in case. Have a great day

[@TheRevitKid]

@@carolinapena3547 awesome!! Yes, I incorrectly assumed everyone’s had it now!!!

[@RafaelTiagoRosa]

Hi, you can use the Google Earth Studio for exported the video, not?

[@KengSingprapan]

Thank you very much, I got the idea from you

[@TheRevitKid]

Cheers!

[@muratusta8138]

@TheRevitKid Thanks, Firstly I cant understand how you can save screen and which you used software ? Secondly, If we have different resources photos such as drone or etc. How can we combine them because they have different lens angles etc. ?

[@FranciscoGarcia-yq2sg]

awesome! Cristal clear

[@alphatech2081]

I live in New Haven and flip houses. I just got access to debit so I’m using to design new builds. Any tips?

[@Charlie_snail]

Hey, I'm in Ohio. I've been using Revit, 3ds Max and CAD for a few years now for my construction business. If you're interested, I could offer some help/advice with software, design, etc. in exchange for finance/funding advice in terms of new construction and rehabs.

[@JoeBoone82]

Good video. So, if I use Metashape to render my drone video/photos, then I can export an OBJ or RCS that can be directly imported into Revit? I think this would be handy on expansion projects when a 3d model, or even drawings, of the existing structure (that you are adding onto) does not exist. Can these items from a point cloud be used in the drafting, appear on sheets/sections, etc in Revit?

[@TheRevitKid]

Yes, OBJ will work... you will have to modify the scale and you may get a ton of edges. Point clouds work best performance wise in Revit

[@JoeBoone82]

@@TheRevitKid Thanks for the information. Structural Engr here, just trying to figure out more ways that we could utilize drones in our company. Just learning what I can do on my own and researching what others are doing. There are some really neat things happening with A.I. and drones as well (thinking of inspections, structural assessments, etc).

[@phuongbuistudio]

That great, thanks for share!

[@TheRevitKid]

Cheers!

[@midhundaasmk]

It's a good method for presentation. Please share if this can be used when we are working for GIS Integration?!

[@TheRevitKid]

Not sure what you mean by GIS integration?

[@paullight7089]

Thanks, I need to learn this.

[@TheRevitKid]

Any time!

[@AussieBIMGuru]

Solid tutorial!

[@TheRevitKid]

Cheers Gavin!

[@mariacruchinho4687]

Thanks for this, very helpfull!! I was wondering if there´s any way to do the reverse, can I export my Revit model and place it on google earth? I have in mind that Cadtoearth was the way but can't find it anymore...

[@TheRevitKid]

I have not done the reverse in a long time either... As long as you can figure out what export format Google Earth Pro Desktop wants... I am guessing its still possible! Sorry!

[@ararena4075]

Great Content

[@TheRevitKid]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheAnical]

Please rip Microsoft flight engineer next :D

[@JasonTian-rz3ls]

Hi I have been watching your youtube for a while, is there a super stable way to import Context? right now i use packages from ELK to import Openstreetmap, but often in Toronto they are missing a lot of buildings. is there a way to convert a shape file or from the city or take advantage of google maps to create the context model in a much accurate way?

[@TheRevitKid]

Hey! Thanks for tuning in! Unfortunately, I have no really good answer for you on that front… If I did, I would probably have a video for it 😜

[@avicohen2k]

Question, your onky getting a small area and anything beyond is distorted. The main use for something like this is to get a large context model. So maybe you should zoom out, but since your recording at screen resolution the quality would probably be really low. Maybe you can export a few areas and combine them but not sure if that would work. What do you think? How would you export a large area without having low quality or distorted? Cheers

[@TheRevitKid]

I've done some pretty large areas, but yes, quality is reduced. Depending on the size of the area and the desired output you may need a different approach. In my experience, ReCAP Photo doesn't do a great job stitching together multiple recordings of multiple areas...

[@avicohen2k]

@@TheRevitKid do you have another approach?

[@jonathanfreyone526]

I’ve been using this procedure for Recap Photo lately, but the RCS export is no longer available. Which one shall I use instead to open on Revit?

[@christianhofmann72]

Smash the like button guys 😎👍🏼👍🏼

[@jonomichi2262]

I m working on a renovation project now, and plan to go through this process I just learned from you, but once insert into Revit Can i delete the existing building on site? Thx

[@gsuccidesign]

1:56 : BRUTALIST building, not BRUTAL... Thank you.

[@theunity6680]

great tutorial ! love your works !

[@darkkrynn]

nice job. But i think infraworks is easy import 3D in Revit

[@martindelarey2079]

Hi there. I love the video you did Import Google Maps into Revit Tutorial (in 3D!!) I am new to revit 2019 but i am having big issues getting this done but i think this will help. Is there other software than recap i can use?

[@juandiegotorresalvear6916]

i´ve donde everything step by step but keep struggling to open a cloud project folder on recap :(

[@yousefnaanouh3684]

Thank you! very useful tutorial try to make another export format for me when I use Agisoft,I make export in the format "e57" and the point cloud has shown normally in Revit ( With RGB Color)

[@ellenmasangkay7469]

Hi, how did you insert e57 format as pointcloud? revit only allows rcp/rcs right? Thanks in advance!

[@jonomichi2262]

So cool man thanks !

[@smokeystover8959]

Making photogrammetry mesh out of a photogrammetry mesh? Is this better then using renderdoc that extracts the actual data from google maps?

[@TheRevitKid]

If you can get render docs to work... then it is a better option for sure. Me, I have tried many times and have not successfully extracted using RenderDocs

[@smokeystover8959]

@@TheRevitKid there is an older version of render doc that I use. I used this tutorial. Hope this is helpful!

[@smokeystover8959]

@@TheRevitKid kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6qYeaKGm7SrnMk

[@TheRevitKid]

​ @smokey stover I appreciate that and will try... i dont see a link if you meant to set one. I have tried many versions as well... but I am open to trying more.

[@smokeystover8959]

@@TheRevitKid sorry I sent it in a second reply 😂 my adhd at work.

[@gruzaldecosca6457]

wow pretty good

[@TheRevitKid]

Thanks!

[@user-pd8rc7tz4h]

I really like the way he gave a quick recap in the middle.

[@TheRevitKid]

Cheers! Glad you enjoyed !!

[@csikyin]

tried it but if it working in a small scale of project which the result of the point cloud wasnt great enough.

[@TheRevitKid]

You have to increase the points per square meter (resolution) when exporting smaller objects. I’ve done it on a single family house with success! Cheers!

[@OficinadoArdito]

I am generating OBJ files from Meshroom and I want to import them to Revit. However, there isn't a simple way to import detailed models. What can I do? I have attempted to convert to other file formats, such as DWG, but it doesn't load the UV maps. The only way is to convert the model to point clouds?

[@tanionnorford3316]

Cool, I always want to know how to do it.

[@TheRevitKid]

Cheers! Thanks for tuning in!

[@wobblism]

Really useful video. The only trouble for me is that the export options I have under "Advanced" don't include RCS! Any ideas? I have OBJ, FBX, STL, PLY and PTS.

[@TheRevitKid]

In Recap? Check your version of recap and search Autodesk to determine which version has or doesn’t have RCS for recap photo… I don’t remember offf the top of my head but it’s a version thing

[@mansouriamira9626]

Récap photo doesn't recognize the images data, any help please !

[@andreheynes9027]

Have you had a look with doing this in blender and exporting to revit?

[@TheRevitKid]

I have not... Which part would you use blender for?

[@andreheynes9027]

@@TheRevitKid BlenderBIM add on for blender should also allow you to export an ifc file to revit

[@JamesFabian]

I'm actually looking forward to see you importing it to revit as a mesh with textures instead of point cloud. Do you have a workflow how to do it? Point cloud is not renderable in Revit.

[@TheRevitKid]

Sure, bringing in a mesh is easy … mapping the texture depending on how you’re rendering is hard.

[@JamesFabian]

Yeah I just wish there's an easy way of mapping textures on a detailed site topography. Even autodesk can't give a straight answer. We have subscription to Nearmap3D and we can easily download 3D terrain with textures in fbx obj and point cloud but once in Revit the mesh loses the texture.

[@TheRevitKid]

@@JamesFabian depending on your rendering product it’s not bad… I use this process to create mesh files for Twinmotion … I have a video do this on my channel

[@MichaelDowds1986]

Cant get the Import-Export Maps Model Importer to install to blender

[@bunnyhop1392]

have you try to export the 3d file instead of using recording your screen?

[@aaronvincent9876]

Any idea what might be causing RCS to not be an export option for me?

[@TheRevitKid]

From Polycam? You cannot export to RCS. YOu have to export to PTS and then convert it.

[@aaronvincent9876]

@@TheRevitKid Sorry, I should have been more specific. When exporting from ReCap Photo, RCS is not an option for me in 'Advanced'. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nICZfpl8fdeKnZY

[@jordandelfino4874]

@@TheRevitKid I can't export to RCS from ReCap Photo. The only options listed under advanced are OBJ, FBX, STL, PLY, PTS. Do one of these import into Revit?

[@milusifff]

hello ! could you please help me with a topography i need to build for school, i have downloaded the student version software of it and still cant make it work

[@RevitGord]

Nice one mannnn

[@TheRevitKid]

Cheers! Thanks for watching !!

[@PeterWelch]

That's the old Pirelli Building!

[@TheRevitKid]

Yup, it has been converted into a passivhous hotel, actually!

[@PeterWelch]

@@TheRevitKid Probably cool in there! Great channel, man!

[@TheRevitKid]

@@PeterWelch Thanks! Yes, it is pretty awesome... They did a great job keeping some of the mid-century feel >> www.beckerandbecker.com/work/hotel-marcel

[@johnh9276]

Can we do this with a room, i.e. scan the inside of a room and create a point cloud of objects in the room?

[@TheRevitKid]

As long as you can get the photogrammetry to create a mesh, sure!!

[@jordandelfino4874]

It's working for me all the way up until export. The only options listed under advanced are OBJ, FBX, STL, PLY, PTS. Do one of these import into Revit?

[@TheRevitKid]

This depends on your version of Recap. Do a little research.... I don't remember which version does or does not have RCP direct export.

[@حسينمنذرسعدمنذر]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@tmcknight674]

Any way to bring the coordinates in?

[@TheRevitKid]

There are ways in ReCap photo to set benchmarks (I believe). If not, you could always bring it into ReCap pro and treat it like a laser scan... I don't think you can do it BEFORE they process the images into a mesh... So, it may be a bit of back and forth.

[@stellular11]

IS THERE AN UPDATED VERSION OF THIS?

[@lalithas6002]

Please suggest free editing video application to export scene

[@TheRevitKid]

Any program that lets you export a video as individual frames (images) will do. Google it. There are hundreds of free and paid programs that can do it. I use Premiere Pro or Camtasia (premium programs).

[@reallyreallyrandom5679]

Can we follow the same process but open it in SketchUp?

[@TheRevitKid]

No clue. Wrong channel for sketchup tips 😜😜

[@wtfmeight]

Could you use this to create a 3D deliverable with annotations to accompany a condition survey? If so, what program would you use to annotate the fbx file (or whichever format is best)

[@TheRevitKid]

Of course! Once you have a textures mesh you can do whatever you want with it in whatever 3D program you’re comfortable with. Max, Twinmotion, Lumion, you name it.

[@wtfmeight]

@@TheRevitKid Thanks for the reply. Looking at doing something like this for the first time for a client, so not sure what the best way to go about it is yet!

[@eastudio-K]

Ingenious to mimic the drone, thanks for the video. Since this post have you compared pix4d vs drone deploy? I suspect drone deploy is good enough I use Matterport for interior and take the Matterport camera outside but have to use it at dusk or dawn (which is annoying), because the UV rays create misalignment. I currently import the Matterport scan into revit and maybe will try to switch to using the drone for outside, so will have two scans in revit. Thanks again for the video. I wonder if I should try and fly the drone inside the house lol, just kidding. But the matterport camera is good for that of course.

[@eastudio-K]

also when importing from recap I use .rcs like you mentioned, not rcp. I was told to use rcp a while back, which is supposedly better, not sure why

[@eastudio-K]

Oh also I think you answered the question, I cant wait to import the scan into twin motion, haven't tried that yet

[@TheRevitKid]

I have not compared Drone Deploy to Pix4D yet... It has been mentioned a few times to me so I would love to give it a try. I currently have an enterprise license with Drone Deploy through my 9-5 job and get a lot of use out of it!

[@abdolhamidbanaei4547]

Thanks for all you are doing to educate those in need of sharing knowledge,,. I am 75yrs of age, with years of construction skills, including couple of years of AutoCAD, , and years of work with Excel, Introductory Revit at Technical School, and other softwires. Want to set up a home office , and I need to know the requirements. I could be reached by phone, email, I prefer Skype, or other Video chatting tools?. Have to go to work

[@munmyungpark8877]

insane!

[@henryhuijbers3158]

Can’t you just use an older version of recap photo?

[@TheRevitKid]

Yup, I guess you could!

[@domcox]

Any thoughts on copyright infringement when presenting Google data. I'm believe they're quite hardline with their rules on using and editing their data for commercial uses.

[@TheRevitKid]

🤷🏻‍♂️

[@PR-kz9kx]

Maybe Google should consider selling this service to Architects and designers out there? Sketchup no longer belongs to google yet there is no licensed product that allows bringing the google model into Revit or Autocad Architecture.

[@VerdiStudio22]

There should honestly be a plugin to do all of this, maybe even AI accelerated!

[@TheRevitKid]

I agree... so much! haha

[@davidgebara5839]

great but how do you record the gmaps ?

[@TheRevitKid]

I show you in the first part of the video... 01:19 Record your "flight" in Google Maps

[@52thephotoshop]

Nooo just use render doc to straight rip the the geometry from the browser.

[@louistrue]

Any tips you can share on how to go from renderdoc to revit directly? Was only aware of workflows that end in blender (eg github.com/eliemichel/MapsModelsImporter )...

[@jrameau]

I was going to say the same

[@mansouriamira9626]

Did you get the answer?

[@alandmeyers]

Hitting Shift+LeftClick does nothing for me, Why?

[@TheRevitKid]

Shift Right click you mean?

[@alandmeyers]

@@TheRevitKid yes. Shift and right click. Didn't work for me

[@sollenavion2119]

Devastated my site isn't available in 3D on google maps :(

[@TheRevitKid]

That’s when you have to fly a drone!! 😜

[@dolphinpops]

Reverse photogrmmetry???

[@josuedavid3786]

Photogrammetryception

[@htetwailinces7045]

I think recap photo , can't be used anymore without Token :(

[@HippieP629]

Yea that was a nice surprise I just got. Ugh

[@DarmaPlay]

Shift + Left Click wont work.

[@boxdrinks]

Subscription, wink, wink.

[@vesselinstanchev1675]

празни приказки!

[@winstudio1278]

Just for fun is ok

[@challengerapp3953]

Is this legal?

[@colby4390]

Davinci Resolve is a free video editing software that is industry grade if anyone is looking for a good solution