access to old rvt file

[derschafer]

I have received an old .rvt file. I wish to open it; however, I cannot. I apologize in advance for my ignorance here. I receive this message:

Revit-UnsupportedVersionOlder The file was saved in an old version of Revit which we don't support.Please upgrade this project to Revit 2015 or later.

If I cannot open the file, how can I save it in an updated version?

[ToanDN]

Are you going to be working on the model, or just viewing/referencing? 

If the former,  try to open it with the oldest Revit version that you have or you know someone has that can lend a hand.  If not, contact Autodesk and they maybe able to help you.

If the latter, try to open (Append) it with Navisworks, save as NWD, then link it in Revit as a Coordination model.

[RDAOU]

@derschafer 

How old? 2009-2013 file or a Revit 7.0 and older? 

[derschafer]

I'm not sure. I would presume something like 2009-2012.

[RDAOU]

@derschafer 

If it is 2009-2012 post it and I can give it shot with 2014 or 2015.

Older versions wont work I believe. We previously tried with several 4.0 and 6.0 models; the upgrade failed and the models had to be remodeled. 

[derschafer]

That would be great.

I would be very happy with any format that would allow me to see the files; Sketchup would be my preference; however, I'll accept anything that will work.

[derschafer]

Second set of files.

[RDAOU · Accepted solution]

@derschafer 

See attached Revit files 2018 and 2022 version

The families are already loaded into the project; hence you can simply select in the project browser >>> Edit or Save as separate .rfs families