How to recover Revit model backup

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Feb 4, 2025

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How to access automatic backups of Revit models.

The recovery options will vary depending on the type of Revit model you are working with.

File Type	How to identify?
Non-workshared	This type of model will generally be saved on the local system, and there will be no separate central model or need to synchronize, like with workshared models.
File-based worksharing	This type of model will generally have a central model stored on a local file server, and local model which is synchronized with the central.
Revit Server Enterprise	This type is similar to File-based, but the central model is stored on a Revit Server, and models are accessed in the open dialog using the Revit Server icon (in Places).
Revit cloud models	This type of model is accessed through Revit Home and there is no need to manually create local models, instead the cloud model is opened and synchronized.

Use the links from the following table for instructions on recovering a backup.

File Type	Recovering Options
Non-workshared	Recovering non-workshared files
File-based worksharing	Repair a Corrupt Central Model (File-Based Worksharing Only)
Revit Server Enterprise	Restore a Previous Version of a Server-Based Central Model
Revit cloud models	Accessing and downloading previous copies of Revit cloud models

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