Revit 2010 File Sizes

[ejc]

The converted revit files (2009 to 2010) appear to be much smaller (30%).

1. Do they stay that way, or expand exponentially after work begins?

2. Is Revit 2010 more friendly to worksharing with 5 users than 2009?

Thanks,

ejc

[cliff collins]

Yes--2010 files are a bit smaller, and stay that way, unless sloppy habits are employed.

File size management tips: ( all team members must follow ).

1. Close Hidden windows when Synchronizing to Central. Have only a single, simple 2D view open when saving to central.

2. Compact Central while saving ( it's really not that slow, and helps keep file from bloating
over project life cycle. )

3. Purge often ( BIM Manager / Project Architect controls when/how. )

4. Link, do not Import, Cad files--and remove them as soon as possible.

5. Do not leave shadows on in views, and then save to central.

These are just a few, but good rules.

cheers.......

[William Troeak]

2. Compact Central while saving ( it's really not that slow, and helps keep file from bloating
over project life cycle. )



Good list, glad to hear that I am not the only one telling everyone to Compact Central while saving.....I got a lot of grief when I first brought this up.