The Revit.ini file contains settings that define variables, paths, recent files, and other settings for the software. Modify settings to customize the software to suit your needs.
For a list of the documented Revit.ini settings, download
this file.
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About the Revit.ini file
By changing settings in the Revit.ini file, you can define software defaults that suit your needs or cause other changes in behavior to support your preferred workflow.
ACMSettings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, settings in the [ACMSettings] section correspond to the ArchVision Content Manager Location settings on the Rendering tab of the Options dialog.
AppFrame Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, settings in the [AppFrame] section correspond to some settings in the Options dialog.
AutoCam Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, settings in the [AutoCam] section control tools used to navigate views in Revit.
Backups Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, the settings in the [Backups] section correspond to settings on the General tab of the Options dialog.
Colors Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, settings in the [Colors] section define the colors used in various areas of the software.
Directories Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, the settings in the [Directories] section specify settings, files, and locations used during various Revit functions.
DirectoriesXXX Settings in Revit.ini
The Revit.ini file contains one [DirectoriesXXX] section for each supported language of the software, where XXX represents the 3-letter language code, such as [DirectoriesENU] for U.S. English, and [DirectoriesFRA] for French.
Do Not Show Me (DNSM) Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, settings in the [DNSM] section record your preferences for seeing various recurring task dialogs in the software.
Documentation Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, settings in the [Documentation] section control the language for online help and the browser Revit uses to access help files.
Export Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, settings in the [Export] section provide extended capabilities for exporting files.
Graphics Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, settings in the [Graphics] section control the display of graphics in the drawing area.
Install Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, settings in the [Install] section can affect whether custom settings are propagated to users.
Macro Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, settings in the [Macro] section correspond to settings on the Macros tab of the Options dialog.
Manage Links Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, settings in the [Manage Links] section control how information on tabs of the Manage Links dialog are sorted.
Messages Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, settings in the [Messages] section control the display of various messages in the software.
Misc Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, the settings in the [Misc] section control a variety of Revit behaviors.
Modify Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, the settings in the [Modify] section control options bar settings for tools on the Modify ribbon tab.
Partitions Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, settings in the [Partitions] section correspond to some settings on the General tab of the Options dialog.
Project Browser Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, settings in the [Project Browser] section control how the Project Browser behaves in Revit.
Prompts Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, settings in the [Prompts] section correspond to some settings in the Options dialog.
Recent File List Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, the [Recent File List] section lists the files that were most recently used or opened in the Revit software.
Recent Workset List Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, the [Recent Workset List] section lists recently opened workshared files and settings that indicate the worksets to be opened.
Selection Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, the settings in the [Selection] section control the elements that are available for selection, and selection behavior.
Snapping Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, the settings in the [Snapping] section enable and disable object snaps and define snap increments.
Spelling Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, settings in the [Spellings] section correspond to settings on the Check Spelling tab of the Options dialog.
StatusBar Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, settings in the [StatusBar] section control access to options under View menuWindows panelUser Interface drop-down Status Bar.
TagOnPlacement Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, settings in the [TagOnPlacement] section determine whether tags are created by default whenever you place elements in the model.
UserInterface Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, settings in the [UserInterface] section control various aspects of the user interface. Some settings correspond to settings on the User Interface tab of the Options dialog.
ViewOptions Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, settings in the [ViewOptions] section correspond to settings on the General tab of the Options dialog.
Windows Settings in Revit.ini
In the Revit.ini file, settings in the [Windows] section control how windows behave in Revit.