Even the most beautifully built Autodesk Revit® models can slow to a crawl as projects grow. Large file sizes, complex geometry, and unoptimized views all add up to frustrating delays for your team — and wasted hours on every project.
The good news? With a few simple best practices, you can keep your Revit models running smoothly without sacrificing accuracy or detail. Here are five proven ways to lighten the load and speed up your workflow.
Unused families, views, and imported CAD files all bloat your model.
Pro tip: Purging after every significant milestone keeps your file size in check and your team happy.
High-poly geometry may look great, but it can slow Revit down dramatically.
Pro tip: Keep “presentation” and “production” versions of families — use the lighter version for day-to-day work and the detailed one for final renderings.
Worksets aren’t just for team collaboration — they’re powerful performance tools.
Pro tip: The fewer elements Revit has to load, the faster it will run.
Linked models can quickly turn into performance bottlenecks if left unchecked.
Pro tip: Keep your links clean — a messy linked model will slow your project too.
Overly complex views can bring even powerful machines to their knees.
Pro tip: Keep working views light, and reserve heavy rendering settings for presentation views.
Optimizing your Revit models isn’t just about speed — it’s about enabling your team to work more fluidly, make decisions faster, and deliver projects with fewer delays. By incorporating these best practices into your workflow, you’ll keep your models lean and your project timelines on track.