Your question: How do I speed up models in Revit?

Why is my Revit model so slow?

If the slowness appeared recently, check the “Programs and Features List” for recently installed Windows updates and perform rollbacks if needed. Alternatively, if Windows has not been updated recently, verify that the machine is running the most up-to-date build of Windows.

How do I optimize Revit files?

Minimize unnecessary geometry, views, and elements when designing your model. Use linked or imported files sparingly when you design your model. Configure project views to optimize revit performance. Use worksets to work on smaller sections of the project model.

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.

How do I enable hardware acceleration in Revit?

To enable or disable hardware acceleration in situations where the product cannot be launched:

1. Open the Revit. ini file in a text editor (for example: Notepad). …
2. In the [Graphics] section, specify the value of UseGraphicsHardware as 0 for disabled and UseGraphicsHardware=1 for enabled.

What does compacting a Revit model do?

Compact Central Model



The process of compacting rewrites the entire file and removes obsolete parts in order to save space.

How do I disable add ins in Revit?

Manually disable add-ins

1. Close Revit.
2. Locate the following folder: C:ProgramDataAutodeskRevitAddins[Version]
3. Temporarily move the add-in files from the folder above to another location.
4. Launch Revit. Add-ins will be disabled.

How do you purge a project in Revit?

Choose the plus icon to expand the list of imported categories to review. Choose the Purged Unused tool from the Manage Panel in Revit. Review Imported Symbols in Families and check items that are NOT used that you would like to purge or delete. The Purge Unused tool in Revit works as a multi-step process.

How do I clean up a section in Revit?

Revit: How to tidy up the details in Section view

1. Issue: You have a slanted beam and would like to hide some lines in section view.
2. Solution: Use “Hidden Line” mode instead of Wireframe mode. Set “Show Hidden Lines” to None. …
3. See Also: Original forum posting: …
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5. Versions: 2017;

How do I remove a link in Revit?

Using Ideate BIMLink, delete a link definition from the current Revit project by selecting the link name in the main dialog and either pick the Delete key on your keyboard or right-click to select the Delete option. You may also use Shift+Select to select multiple links for deletion.

Can I purge in Revit?

To purge the model, go to the manage tab, select the setting panel, and choose purge unused. Revit’s automated purging only removes certain types of objects. After running the purge, you still need to go through your models and manually remove any unwanted area schemes, views, groups, and design options.

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 many gigs is Revit?

Autodesk Revit 2021 Product Line System Requirements and Recommendations