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How do I export settings from Revit?

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The way you export specific settings from Revit depends on what type of settings you're trying to export. The information provided only details how to adjust the number of workers used for exporting DWF files. Here's how to adjust that specific setting:

  1. Navigate to the Revit configuration file: The reference document provided only tells you how to change a specific setting, which is the number of workers Revit uses when exporting DWF files. It does not specify the location of the Revit configuration file. Usually, the Revit configuration file (Revit.ini) is found in the following directory:
    C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\Revit\<Revit Version>
    (Replace <Revit Version> with the actual Revit version, e.g., "Autodesk Revit 2024").

  2. Open the Revit.ini file using a text editor such as Notepad.

  3. Locate the [Export] section: Scroll through the file or use the "Find" function (Ctrl+F) to locate the [Export] section. If it doesn't exist, you can add it.

  4. Define the "ExportDwfNumberOfWorkers" setting: Under the [Export] section, add or modify the following line to define the desired number of workers:

    [Export]
ExportDwfNumberOfWorkers=7

    Replace 7 with your desired number of workers. Adjusting this setting can affect export performance, potentially speeding up the process if you have a multi-core processor.

  5. Save changes to Revit.ini: Make sure to save the changes you've made to the Revit.ini file.

  6. Restart Revit: Close Revit completely and then reopen it for the changes to take effect.

Important Considerations:

  • Admin Privileges: You might need administrator privileges to modify the Revit.ini file, depending on your system's security settings.
  • Other Settings: This method only covers the ExportDwfNumberOfWorkers setting. Exporting other settings, such as project templates or family libraries, requires different procedures (e.g., saving the template or library files directly).
  • Revit Options: Many Revit settings can be saved and transferred via the Revit Options dialog (File -> Options). Some, but not all settings, can be exported or transferred this way.
  • Transfer Project Standards: Use the "Transfer Project Standards" command (Manage -> Transfer Project Standards) to copy system family types, drafting settings, view templates and other settings from one Revit project to another.

In summary, exporting settings from Revit can vary greatly depending on what settings you want to export. For the specific case of the number of workers used for exporting DWF files, you must manually edit the Revit.ini file. For other settings, look into using the "Options" dialog, "Transfer Project Standards" command, or saving project or family template files.

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