Opening Files
Open a
Revit
file to work on a project or family.
To open a
Revit
file, use any of the following methods:
In the Recent Files window, under Projects or Families, click the desired option.
Press
CTRL+O
.
Click
(Open).
Click
(Open), and select a file type.
Click
, and select a file from the Recent Documents list.
Click
(Open) on the Quick Access toolbar.
Topics in this section
About Opening Models that Require an Upgrade
When you open a model from an earlier release of
Revit LT
, the model may need to be upgraded to the current release.
About Linked Models that Require an Upgrade
If you open a model that contains one or more
Revit LT
links, a message displays if a linked model needs to be upgraded to the current software release.
Open a Revit Project File
Navigate to the folder to select the Revit project file you wish to open.
Open a Revit Family
Open a family in the Family Editor to modify the family or to use it as the starting point for a new family.
Open a File from the Web Library
You can download family files or templates from Autodesk Seek or the web library for use in a project.
Open a File from Windows Explorer
You can use several methods to open
Revit
files from Windows® Explorer®.
Open IFC Files
Working on Revit Projects in Revit LT