How do I save a Revit file to my desktop?

How do you save a Revit file?

Export to IFC/DWG:

1. Open the RVT/RFA file in the newer version of Revit.
2. Export to an IFC (only available for RVT files) or DWG. This export process converts the geometry in the file into a format which can be imported into the earlier version.
3. Open/Import the IFC or DWG into the older version of Revit.

How do I save a local copy of a Revit file?

Use this procedure if you have already opened the central model, and you want to create a local copy of it.

1. Click File tab Save As (Project).
2. In the Save As dialog, navigate to the desired location on the Revit Server network or on your hard drive.
3. Enter a name for the file, and click Save.

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.

Where does Revit save my local files?

Solution: When working on Collaboration for Revit files, local copies are saved at the following file path: C:Users%USERNAME%AppDataLocalAutodeskRevit<Autodesk Revit Version>CollaborationCache.

How do I save Revit files as RVT?

Create a project (RVT) from the template (RTE)

Click on “Browse…” and select your RTE file. In the “Create new” portion of the dialog make sure that “Project” is selected and click OK. Click the File Ribbon tab, then Save As -> Project (or use the shortcut Ctrl + S).

How do I open a Revit file in later?

Open in later version of Revit

Find the model in the Revit Open dialog and select it, without opening (single click). On the right of the open dialog , under the file preview, find the version of Revit listed. This is the version the model was last saved in.

Where does BIM 360 save local files?

The local files for ACC (or BIM 360) are stored at the folder %LOCALAPPDATA%AutodeskRevitAutodesk Revit ####CollaborationCache, where the #### is your Revit year number. If one of your users still has a file in that folder, it can be used to copy from and replace the existing Cloud Model.

How does Revit central file work?

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.

What is Revit worksharing monitor?

The Worksharing Monitor is a utility that allows you to learn information about a workshared project: Who is currently working on this project? Is my local copy of the project up to date? When will my Synchronize with Central operation finish?

Why is the Save button greyed out in Revit?

Re: working on the Central file

But you are right, the Save button is grayed out because SWC saves changes to the Central file. But since you’re in the Central file already, the SWC function is saving the file.

How do I view journal files in Revit?

Revit journal files are a log of everything you have been doing in Revit.
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Journal File Settings

1. Go to File in the top Left.
2. Go to Options in the Bottom Right.
3. In the Options window, on the menu in the left go to General.
4. Under Journal File Clean-up you will find the settings.

What to do if Revit is not responding?

Solution:

1. Check for and apply any missing updates: Update your software.
2. Disable any third-party plug-ins and retest: How to disable add-ons for Revit.
3. Turn Worksharing Frequency to manual in Revit options.

How do I recover a Revit file manually?

Recover a Workshared File

1. Start Revit.
2. Click Collaborate tab Synchronize panel (Restore Backup).
3. In the Browse for Folder dialog, navigate to the copy of the backup folder for the central model (created in step 2), and click Open.

Can I delete Revit local files?

As long as you are synching with central with every close, deleting local files is safe to do. I delete them as part of regular folder cleanup.