I'm working in a Revit (2022) with many design options. I want to copy one of these options over to a new file so that I can work on it without disrupting the original setup. When I try to copy and paste aligned, all that copies is a line. Any advice on how to bring one model (from one of many design options) to a new file? Is there any way to "save selected" elements in an open revit to a completely new and unlinked revit file?
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Group together the elements you want to copy, and save the group out of the project to its own RVT.
...or just save the project to a new name and delete what you don't need from that copy.
BTW: Copy/Paste is the worst way to do it.
How do I save a group out of the project to it's own revit? What if I have multiple different groups that need to move? and if I have any elements that can't be grouped (stairs won't join the group for some reason), do I just have to model them again in the new revit?
Here are group best practices. Pay particular attention to bullet point Don't use attached relationships in groups.
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@jessies2JUUJ wrote:How do I save a group out of the project to it's own revit? What if I have multiple different groups that need to move? and if I have any elements that can't be grouped (stairs won't join the group for some reason), do I just have to model them again in the new revit?
I would go with Plan B. Save the project under a new name and then strip that project of content you don't need.
In answer to your first question: right-click on the Model Group in Project Browser and look on the contextual drop-down menu. See "Save Group"? That's the magic button.
Do a save as and accept the design option you want to keep. That would eliminate all other options you don't need.
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