Retrieving a Back Up

[tbv]

I am having trouble retrieving a local file back up. I copied a .RWS file from the backup folder. Then pasted it into my local folder and tried to open the renamed back up. However, I receive an error message that reads: "Data in [file] must be manually upgraded."

In prior releases, I have been able to simply rename a .RWS file to .RVT when I needed to retrieve backups.

Any suggestions?

[Scott D Davis]

There is a tool inside of Revit in the File menu to restore backups for workset projects. I think renaming a RWS file is highly UN-recommended! :-)

See: File>Backups

[sgross]

i am having the same problem. my Revit file is gone and i am not working in worksets and i have no backups from yesterday - the last day i worked on the file - any help would be greatly appreciated....

[jeffh]

"Data in [file] must be manually upgraded."

This message will require the file be sent to support. They can then determine if the file can be fixed and restored. Other than this you will have to resort to the last Revit backup.

[dhurtubise]

There is no .001.rvt in your project folder ?

[Nelsonnc24]

You might be able to get back your work if you just drag and drop one of the journal files preferable the latest one onto the Revit icon