How big is too big for Revit file?

How many gigs is Revit?

Autodesk Revit 2021 Product Line System Requirements and Recommendations

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.

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 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 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 2020?

Revit 2020:

How many cores can Revit use?

Multi-core functionality within Revit has a cap of 16 Cores, so we do not recommend a CPU that exceeds this limit as you will not see a benefit, and it will generally cost you more money.

What computer do I need for Revit?

Revit is a “RAM hog.” It requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM for student use and a minimum of 16GB for professional architectural projects. Look for a Quad Core with the highest clock-frequency that you can afford (i5 or i7).