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    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.

    1. Click File tab (Save As).
    2. From the Save As panel, open the Save As dialog by choosing a Save format.
    3. In the Save As dialog, click Options.
    4. In the Save As Options dialog, under Maximum, specify the number of backup files to save.

    Parent topic: Saving Files

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