Project Template Overview

A project template provides a starting point for a new project, including view templates, loaded families, defined settings (such as units, fill patterns, line styles, line weights, view scales, and more), and geometry, if desired.

As installed, Revit provides several templates for different disciplines and types of building projects.

You can also create custom templates to address specific needs or to ensure adherence to office standards.

Project templates use the file extension RTE.

Using project templates

When creating a new project, choose the template that best reflects your discipline and intent.

Custom templates can be accessed as follows:

• Choose from a short list of templates on the Recent Files window, under Projects.
• From the New Project dialog, access the full list of project templates, including the Revit default templates and your custom templates.
Tip: Plan to list your 5 most frequently used project templates on the Recent Files window, so they are easier to access when you start a new project.

See Creating a Project from the Application Menu.