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Saving Files

Save files, define save options and reminders, and manage backup files and journal files.

    To save a file, do any of the following:

  • Click File tab (Save).
  • Press Ctrl+S.
  • On the Quick Access toolbar, click (Save).

To save the current file to a different file name or location, click File tab (Save As).

If you are working in a project that has worksharing enabled and you want to save your changes to the central model, click Collaborate tabSynchronize panelSynchronize with Central drop-down (Synchronize Now). See Synchronize with the Central Model.

Topics in this section
  • About Saving a Project from Revit LT
    A project can go back and forth between Revit and Revit LT, being opened, modified, and saved several times.
  • Save a File with a Different Name or Location
    To save a copy of a file, use the Save As tool.
  • Save a Model to the Cloud
    You can save a Revit model to the cloud through Autodesk Docs.
  • Define Save Reminders
    You can specify how often Revit reminds you to save an open project, or you can turn off the reminder.
  • File Save Options
    Use the File Save Options dialog to specify the maximum number of backup files and other settings related to file saving.
  • About Backup Files
    All backup operations (such as copying, purging, and so on) occur when you save changes to a model. If necessary, you can use backup files to roll back the latest changes to a model, restoring it to a previously saved state.
  • About Backup Files for Network Saves
    Suppose you work on a project whose file is stored in a network location, and the project is not workshared.
  • About Journal Files
    Journal files capture the actions taken by the software during a session of Revit, from the time the software starts to the time it stops. These text files can be used to troubleshoot technical problems with the software.
  • Specify the Number of Backup Files
    By default, Revit saves up to 3 backup files for each project. You can change the number of backup files that Revit saves for a project.

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