How to open new revit file in older version

When you try to open a new Revit file in an older version, you may encounter some issues. Here are a few ways to open a new Revit file in an older version:

Method 1: Save the file in an older format

  1. Open the new Revit file in the latest version of Revit.
  2. Go to File > Save As.
  3. In the Save As dialog box, select the desired location and file name.
  4. In the File format dropdown menu, select the format corresponding to the older version of Revit you want to use (e.g., Revit 2018, Revit 2019, etc.).
  5. Click Save to save the file in the older format.

Method 2: Use the "Save as" option in the older version

  1. Open the older version of Revit.
  2. Go to File > New > Architectural (or Structural, MEP, etc.) to create a new file.
  3. In the New dialog box, select the desired template and settings.
  4. Click OK to create the new file.
  5. Go to File > Open and select the new file you just created.
  6. Revit will prompt you to save the file in the older format. Click Save to save the file.

Method 3: Use the "Compatibility Mode" in the older version

  1. Open the older version of Revit.
  2. Go to File > New > Architectural (or Structural, MEP, etc.) to create a new file.
  3. In the New dialog box, select the desired template and settings.
  4. Click OK to create the new file.
  5. Go to File > Open and select the new file you just created.
  6. In the Open dialog box, check the box next to Compatibility Mode.
  7. Click Open to open the file in compatibility mode.

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