Model > Revit > Import

Exports beams, columns, braces and joists that you select to an XML file for importing to Revit Structure.
To transfer other member types , such as miscellaneous members, you need to use a different import/export method.
This tool is provided for special circumstances under which you wish to share only a part of you current Job with Revit Structure.
For routine synchronization with Revit Structure, you should instead use Export Model to Revit , since that tool provides the full set of data that is needed for complete synchronization of a model that is shared between the two programs.
Be aware that you can select members that will not be exported. For example, you can select stairs or miscellaneous members, but they will not be exported. The only member types that can be exported are beams , columns , vertical brace , horizontal braces and joists .

To import from Autodesk Revit Structure, or export to Revit Structure, the Revit user needs to purchase a plug-in for their program. Information is available at https://sds2connect.com/ .
The medium of interchange between SDS2 software and Revit is an XML file.
To import and export connections, the Revit Structure user needs the "Revit SDS2 Connect" plugin as well as the "Revit SDS2 Roundtripping" plugin. System connections can be transferred, but graphical connections cannot.
To invoke Export Selected to Revit :
Method 1 : Click the Export Selected To Revit icon, which is pictured above. The icon can be taken from the group named ' Model - Member ' and placed on a toolbar (classic) or the ribbon (lightning).
Method 2, 3 or 4 : Export Selected to Revit can also be configured to be invoked using a keyboard shortcut , the context menu , or a mode . For the lightning interface, this configuration is done using Customize Interface .
Import Model from Revit and Export Model to Revit and Export to New Revit project are related tools.