What does compacting a Revit file do?

What does compact Revit model do?

Compacting: Compact the central and local files regularly to reduce disk space (this is done through the save and sync dialog box). Compacting the model removes superfluous code accumulated during previous file saves.

What does compacting the central model do?

Compact Central Model

This option reduces file size when saving workset-enabled files. The process of compacting rewrites the entire file and removes obsolete parts in order to save space.

Why is my Revit file so large?

try this: make an Audit : before opening the project , from Application menu (big R) >Open Project – in dialog window check Audit and then : Open. Purge Unused : Manage>Purge Unused. erase all the unecessary Views from Project Browser.

How do I compact a model in Revit?

Looking for a way to reduce the file size of your Revit project file (. rvt)? The trick is to use the File–>Save As button. In the Options there is a checkbox called “Compact File”.

What is central file in Revit?

The central model is the master project file for a workshared project. The central model stores the current ownership information for all elements in the project, and acts as the distribution point for all changes published to the file.

How do I manage a large file in Revit?

Identify where the file size is coming from

1. Purge unused families.
2. Remove all linked files.
3. Remove all sheets.
4. Remove all views (except for one).
5. Remove all in-place families.
6. Remove the loaded families (except where one instance must remain in the model) and purge unused families again.

How do I send a large file in Revit?

On the eTransmit panel of the Add-Ins tab, click Transmit a model. Choose the model(s) to transmit: Click Browse Model, and navigate to the location of the Revit model you want to transmit. Click Browse folders, and navigate to the folder that contains the Revit models you want to transmit.

How do I reduce family size in Revit?

Autodesk Revit 2018 – Top Tips to Reduce Family File Size

1. Use only native Autodesk Revit geometry (no SAT files sorry!)
2. Keep voids to a minimum where possible.
3. Practice good family nesting (if geometry is used more than once, don’t array it, nest it)
4. Check for duplication of geometry in nested families.

How many GB is Revit?

Revit 2020:

How big should a Revit family be?

However, a 300k-500k Revit family file is an ideal Revit family file size. While we design for smaller family file sizes; we invest more time on “The Number 1 Item” that can adversely affect Revit project file performance.

How big is Revit?

Usually sufficient for a typical editing session for a single model up to approximately 700 MB on disk.