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Thanks so much for your response, Jeff!

Okay thanks for your responses. I am unfamiliar with IFC file formats but will look into it.

I have a revit file from an architect as I will be doing the interior design drawings for the project. When I try to import the file, I get a warning saying "this version of revit file is not supported". I believe this is an issue of working with different versions of software, I am on 2022 VW and apparently they are on 2023 revit. Is there a way to save back a revit file the way we can for VW files? They have said they can't do it so just want to double check if anyone has any insight on this issue.... Is my only option to use this file updating my vw software? I don't think my computer can handle 2023 or 2024... I also have a .cad file but am just hoping to avoid having to redraw the entire structure in order to generate all my interior elevations. Thanks in advance!

In the past I have only really used VW in a 2D capacity, drawing interior elevations on design layers and then viewporting those 2D elevations onto sheet layers. I've always annotated and dimensioned in the design layer as well so that I can adjust elevations as needed while doing so. I am trying to learn a new workflow to create 3D floor plans and then use the create interior elevation viewport command to create the elevation "shell" automatically and add detailing on top of it....as I'm finding that a lot of detailing for millwork, cabinetry, finish carpentry etc. is drawn more efficiently (and better looking) in a 2D capacity (I also haven't found much straightforward training on this). From what I've read, this is generally done via viewport annotations for most people. Is it possible to reference the floor plan while detailing the elevation in order to draw in cabinetry etc. accurately as it's drawn in the floor plan? PS I cannot add a signature for some reason - am working on VW 2022 SP6 Any tips / workflow suggestions for interior design drawing are much appreciated!