What makes Revit heavy?

What makes a Revit file large?

Another cause of large file sizes is over-modeling. The model should only contain as much detail as outlined in the BIM execution plan. Any extra detail is just adding to the size of the model and potentially making changes more difficult down the line.

What causes Revit to slow down?

The storage media (slow performance reading or writing to the storage media will slow down operations that do this). The operating system (OS updates can influence Revit performance). The system hardware (including CPU, Graphics Card, RAM etc.).

How do I compress a Revit model?

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”.

How many GB is Revit?

Revit 2020:

How much RAM do I need for Revit?

As a general rule, Revit requires 20 times the RAM of the loaded Revit (RVT) project file. So a 200MB RVT file requires approximately 4GB1 of RAM to open. Add to this the RAM needed to run the operating system and to keep other applications like a web browser open.

Why does Revit take so long to open?

A slow startup of Revit can have various causes, such as:



ini Recent Files list that may have moved to a different location. Loading of certain addins for Revit takes longer than expected. Revit needs an update. Single Sign on component needs to be updated.

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 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 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.

Which graphics card is best for Revit?

If working mostly with 2D models, we recommend the Quadro P1000 4GB or Quadro P2200 5GB. If 3D modeling plays a large part in your workflow, we recommend a Quadro P4000 or Quadro RTX 4000.

How do you get really good at Revit?

Improve Your Revit Workflow and Build Models Faster

1. Tip #1 – Using Internal Notes.
2. Tip #2 – Learn the Keyboard Shortcuts.
3. Tip #3 – Avoid Bad Clicking.
4. Tip #4 – Use Scheduling to Your Advantage.
5. Tip #5 – Use Those Plug-Ins and Apps.
6. Tip #6 – Have the Right Hardware.
7. Tip #7 – Using Temporary View Properties.