Frequent question: How do I make Revit open faster?

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 dedicate more RAM to Revit?

Click the Start button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. In the left pane, click Advanced system settings. On the Advanced tab, under Performance, click Settings… Click the Advanced tab, and then, under Virtual memory, click Change…

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 is Revit not responding?

To resolve this issue, perform the following strategies: Check for and apply any missing updates: Update your software. Disable any third-party plug-ins and retest: How to disable add-ons for Revit. Turn Worksharing Frequency to manual in Revit options.

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.

Does Revit use RAM or CPU?

Solution:

Do groups slow down Revit?

Regarding your issue, groups are really not advisable when doing large projects especially when you have a lot of elements in it. Like what you said, it slows down your project. What I would suggest is, you can use link instead of group. To do this, you can convert your groups to link.

Which GPU is best for Revit?

Based on the results above, I would recommend the Quadro P2200 as the best video card for most Revit 2020 users.

What CPU is best for Revit?

Best CPU for Revit

For the BIM Heroes, looking toward the Intel i9-10900k or the AMD Ryzen 9 5950x would give you great all-round performance. For slightly more budget-conscious options, the i7-9700k from Intel, or the Ryzen 3900x or 3700x from AMD are good options.

Is 16 GB RAM enough for Revit?

16GB is recommended. Larger, more complex models make use of more RAM. The amount of local machine RAM required is approximately 20 times the size of your compacted central project file. Inadequate RAM can significantly hurt model performance.

Why isn’t my Revit opening?

Reset Revit Settings. Install the latest updates using the Autodesk Desktop App. Update the graphics card driver using the Certified Graphics Hardware page. Try disabling Revit addins.

How do I unfreeze my Revit?

Undoubtedly you have experienced frustration when faced with the dreaded frozen Tooltip screen. While Tooltips are a very useful in Revit, they sometimes freeze on your screen as shown below. Unfortunately, the only way to clear this from your screen is to shut down Revit and restart.

How do I save a frozen Revit file?

Please, follow these steps and retest the behavior afterward:

1. Close all Revit sessions on your computer.
2. Go to Windows > Start > Search field and type %temp%
3. Hit Enter.
4. Clear all instances in the Windows Temp folder.
5. Skip all instances Windows reports to be in use.