Frequent question: Why does it take so long to open a Revit file?

Why is my Revit file not opening?

If the file cannot be opened in Revit and the error message appears, this can be caused by the following: The latest Revit Hotfix has not been installed. The model is physically corrupted. The model is in fact a zip file that was transmitted from another location and contains the central model and the linked rvt files.

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.

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.

Where is 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.

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 open a Revit file?

To open a Revit file, use any of the following methods:

1. Press CTRL+O .
2. On the Home page, under Models or Families, click Open, or click a thumbnail image in the Recent Files list.
3. Click File tab (Open).
4. Click File tab (Open), and select a file type.
5. Click File tab, and select a file from the Recent Documents list.

How do I open an old Revit file?

Alternative Workflows

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 reset my Revit settings?

Try cleanly uninstalling Revit, and then reinstalling: How to Complete a Clean Uninstall of Revit products.

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Reset Utility

1. Download the attached ResetUI Batch utility (ZIP file)
2. Extract the ZIP file.
3. Run the BAT file (ResetUI) for the Revit version you want to reset (review included Readme. txt for more details).

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.