What slows down a Revit model?

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.

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 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.

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.

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How do I get good at Revit?

How to become an expert in Revit Architecture?

  1. A professional degree in architecture.
  2. Have experience working in a collaborative environment to develop project documentation.
  3. Demonstrate effective problem solving and communication skills.
  4. Strong design and 3D modeling skills.

How do you make Revit use more RAM?

Under Performance, click Settings. In the Performance Options dialog, click the Advanced tab. On the Advanced tab, under Virtual Memory, click Change. In the Virtual Memory dialog, change the Initial and Max values to 8184 (2 * 4GB) for a 4GB machine.

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.

Is i5 enough for Revit?

i3 or i5 of any generation is sufficient with a graphic card of 2gb and ram of 4 to 8 gb. It is sufficient to run latest versions 2019 of all softwares like revit AutoCAD.

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.

How do I view journal files in Revit?

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



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.
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