Template file

[Wagurto]

I have created a templete file. It has a rte extension. How should I use this templete?
I try to save as a rvt file but I don't have that option. It seams that the file will remain as a rte file. Is that the way is suposse to be?
Thanks

[Joef]

When you start a new project you are given the opportunity to specify which template you want to use. That's when it comes into play.

Joe

[Scott D Davis]

File>New>Project> Pick your template by browsing to it's location

[Wagurto]

How do I change or updated my existing template. I tried to ave the new file as *.rte but I can't replace a template, how do you update your existing templates?
Thanks

[blads]

How do I change or updated my existing template. I tried to ave the new file as *.rvt but I can't replace a template, how do you update your existing templates?
Thanks
File>Open> Pick your template by browsing to it's location (usually held in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Autodesk\Revit Building 8.1\Metric Templates )

make the necessary adjustments and save your file (or saveas & give it a new name). If giving it a new name, you'd have to adjust your options settings, ie Settings>options>file locations

HTH

[Scott D Davis]

Template files are saved as RTE extensions, not RVT. Open any file you want as a template, File>Save As>Switch file type drop down to RTE, and save.