How to use Vector works dwg files in a Revit model

You may not have problems with these files but if you do it is likely to be caused by shared cells (Microstation term) or cells (also Microstation term) and also if the model is a long way from the origin this also causes problems. The problems occur with the file appearing to be over the 20 mile limit. This because the cells or shared cells have an origin that is more than 20 miles from the elements. Do the following

1. Open the dwg in Microstation

2. Save the file as a dgn

3. Move the global origin to close the the drawing or in the middle of the drawing (go= )

4. Check that the global origin has moved by placing a line from xy=0

5. Save settings to save the position of the global origin

6. Select all the shared cells by using the Select By Attributes tool

7. Drop the shared cells to geometry only. Make sure this has happened

8. Save the file back as a DWG and then reload into your Revit model