Frequent question: Why does Revit take so long to sync?

How do I stop Revit from lagging?

15 best practices for improving revit performance

1. PURGE! Purge your Revit file of unused content. …
2. IMPORTED DWG FILES. …
3. COMPRESS YOUR FILE. …
4. DELETE UNNECESSARY VIEWS. …
5. RESOLVE WARNINGS. …
6. CLOSE WORKSETS. …
7. CLOSE HIDDEN WINDOWS. …
8. FAR CLIP SECTIONS & ELEVATIONS.

Why does my Revit model 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 you sync in Revit?

To save your changes locally, use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+S. To save your changes to the central model using the current settings, click the Collaborate tab > Synchronize panel > Synchronize with Central drop-down > Synchronize Now.

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 you draft faster in Revit?

Here are four ways to get more efficient at Revit today:

1. Use keyboard shortcuts.
2. Master left and right crossing selections and pair this with the Filter Selection tool.
3. Use Paste Aligned to Current View to quickly duplicate drafting items and annotations.
4. Use two monitors.

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.

How do you sync a local file with central file in Revit?

When working on a workshared project, use the Synchronize with Central tool to save your local changes to the central model. To Synchronize with Central: Click Collaborate tab Synchronize panel Synchronize with Central drop-down (Synchronize Now).

What is Revit cloud worksharing?

Revit Cloud Worksharing allows you to collaborate on Revit models in the cloud. You can co-author cloud models, centralize all project design data, and improve communication and collaboration across the entire team. Access the Revit Cloud Worksharing section of the Revit help to learn more.

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.