Closing Revit Files; Refreshing The Screen - Autodesk 24000-000000-9860 - Revit Architecture - PC User Manual

The local backup file provides protection in case the network save fails. Revit Architecture saves up to 3 local
backup files. It purges older backup files.
The local backup file uses the same name as the project file, with a GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) date and
time stamp appended to it. For example, when you save project.rvt, Revit Architecture saves a local copy to
the Journal folder, using the file name format project_YYYYMMDD-hhmmss-mmm.rvt.
Journal Files
Journal files capture the actions taken by the software during a session of Revit Architecture, from the time
the software starts to the time it stops. These text files can be used to troubleshoot technical problems with
the software.
Revit Architecture creates a new journal file each time you use the software. The journal file with the highest
number is the most recent file. By default, journal files reside in the following location:
C:\Program Files\<Revit product name and version>\Journals
If you encounter problems during a Revit session, your support provider may ask you to send the journal
file and any backup files to help with the troubleshooting process. If you do not encounter problems during
a Revit session, the journal file is of little use and can be deleted. To automate the deletion of old journal
files, see General Options

Closing Revit Files

1 Click File menu
2 If you have not saved changes, Revit Architecture prompts you to save the changes. Do one of
3 If you are closing a workshared file and you have not saved changes to the central file, the

Refreshing the Screen

The Refresh command repaints the screen to remove any extraneous images. You do not normally need to
use this command, but it assures a clean image.
To refresh the screen, do one of the following
Press F5.
Click View menu
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on page 505.
Close.
the following:
To save the changes and close the project, click Yes.
To close the project without saving the changes, click No.
To cancel the Close request, returning to the open project in Revit Architecture, click Cancel.
Suggest Save to Central dialog opens. See
on page 1205.
Refresh.
Closing a Workshared File Without Saving to Central