How do I revert in Revit?

Can you save backwards in Revit?

Revit files are not natively capable of being saved down. You can export to IFC, then re-import into a previous version.

Can you downgrade Revit model?

In Revit there is no compatibility forward or backward either. When you link a model under your Revit 2018 which was created in an earlier version of Revit, it is going to be updated to Revit 2018. After that, you wont be able to open it with earlier versions.

How do I open a Revit file in later?

Open in later version of Revit



Find the model in the Revit Open dialog and select it, without opening (single click). On the right of the open dialog , under the file preview, find the version of Revit listed. This is the version the model was last saved in.

What is an IFC file in Revit?

IFC is short for International Foundation Class and files using the IFC file format are Building Information Modelling (BIM) files. However, unlike other BIM file formats, IFC files are platform neutral and can be read and edited by any BIM software.

Can you open a Revit 2020 in 2019?

Your only option to get a 2020 model into 2019 is export to IFC. Open the IFC in 2019 and save.

Is Revit 2020 backwards-compatible?

Important: Revit models are not backwards-compatible. When you create or modify a model using the current release of the software, you cannot open the model later using a previous release.

How do I open Revit 2020?

When you create or modify a model using the current release of the software, you cannot open the model later using a previous release. To open a Revit file, use any of the following methods: Press CTRL+O . On the Home page, under Models or Families, click Open, or click a thumbnail image in the Recent Files list.

How do I downgrade a Revit family version?

As said by @RobDraw, there is no fully backwards compatible solution. However, what can be done is export to DWG. Then import the DWG in a new family of the previous version. Keep in mind that you will lose all parametric information and constraints and that this will only work for a single type.

How can I update Revit 2019 to Revit 2021?

Update your software

1. Go to the Product Updates tray in Autodesk Account to find the updates and hotfixes that have been released for your product.
2. Select and install the updates you want.