License Borrowing

If you are running a network-licensed version of Revit, you can borrow a license from a license server so that you can use the software for a specified time when your computer is not connected to the network. The license is returned to the license server automatically at the end of the day on the return date that you specified when you borrowed the license. You can also return a license early.

Note: If you have a standalone version of the software, you cannot borrow a license. To view your product license type, click Licensing (Product and License Information).

To borrow a license

1. Click Licensing (Borrow License).
2. Click a return date on the calendar in the dialog.

   Be sure the date is within the valid range as shown in the dialog.

3. Click Borrow License.
   Note: There is a limit to the number of licenses available for borrowing. If you try to borrow a license and are notified that no licenses are available, all network licenses might already be borrowed by other users. If you are unable to borrow a license, contact your network administrator.

License Returning

When the license-borrowing period expires, the borrowed license is returned to the license server automatically. When you reconnect your computer to the network, you may start Revit normally. Successful startup of the software indicates that you have acquired the usual (online) network license. At that point, you can borrow a license again.

Note: To view the expiration date for the borrowed license, click Help menuAbout. In the About dialog, click Product Information. In the Product Information dialog, under License expiration date, view the license return date.

To return a license early

• Click Licensing (Return License Early).