How do I save a Revit template as a project?

What is the difference between project and project template in Revit?

RTE (template) files and RVT (project) files are actual Revit® projects. The difference between the two is that the template is used to start a new project. When you click on Save, you will not be allowed to overwrite the template file, but you will be prompted for a new file name and location.

How do I save Revit files as RVT?

Do the steps as following:

1. Create > New > Project.
2. From Template file, click on “Browse…” and select your rte file.
3. Create new > make sure that it’s “Project” > OK.
4. When new project opens, save it back as RVT file.

How do I import a Revit template?

Click File tab Options. Click the File Locations tab.
…
Add one or more templates to the Project template files list, as follows:

1. Click (Add Value).
2. Navigate to the project template file, select it, and click Open. The template is added to the list. …
3. Under Name, replace the default template name with a meaningful name.

What should be included in a Revit template?

Consider these recommendations and guidelines when creating custom project templates.

1. Content location. …
2. Naming standards. …
3. Annotation. …
4. Title blocks. …
5. Viewport types. …
6. Content. …
7. Views/Schedules/Sheets. …
8. View types/Browser sorting.

What is a project template Revit?

Project templates provide initial conditions for a project. Several templates are provided with Revit Architecture, or you can create your own. … Start with a blank project file and specify all names for views, levels, and viewports. You can create a set of drawings by creating sheets and adding views to the sheets.

Why can’t I save a project template Revit?

Revit does not allow template files to be directly saved as a project file (using the Save As command). The process for creating a project from a template would be to select to create a project (Ctrl+N), and specify the template to use for the new project.

Why can’t I save my Revit file?

Causes: Missing user write permissions. Corrupt Windows User Profile. Anti-virus software or other third-party applications or services that would conflict with the saving process of Autodesk Revit.

How do I open a Revit template?

As an alternative, from the ribbon, click File tab New (Project). In the New Project dialog, under Template file, do one of the following: Select a template from the list. Click Browse, navigate to the desired template (an RTE file), and click Open.

How do I use a Revit template?

Solution:

1. Open the Revit project file (RVT). …
2. Save As a template file (.rte)
3. Remove items from the template that will not be re-used on all/most new projects.
4. Place in your designated template directory.
5. Set Starting view.
6. In Revit Options>File Locations>Project template files, promote new template to the top if desired.

How do I make a good Revit template?

You can create a custom project template using several methods.

1. On the Home page, under Models, click New. …
2. In the New Project dialog, under Template file, select: …
3. Under Create new, select Project template.
4. Click OK. …
5. Define settings.
6. Create any geometry that will be used as a base in future projects.
7. Click File tab Save.