import / link PDF - set default resolution above 72dpi

import / link PDF - set default resolution above 72dpi

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import / link PDF - set default resolution above 72dpi

HVAC-Novice
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When I link PDF into Revit 2021 the default resolution is 72 dpi. This obviously is too coarse in most cases.

 

is there a way to change that default to a higher value so i don't have to  set that again for the next project? 

 

It seems it remembers my last selection in a project. But I often start out importing one at 72dpi by accident first. 

Revit Version: R2026.4
Hardware: i9 14900K, 64GB, Nvidia RTX 2000 Ada 16GB
Add-ins: ElumTools; Ripple-HVAC; ElectroBIM; Qbitec
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barthbradley
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HVAC-Novice
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I was asking to make a value other than 72dpi the DEFAULT so i don't have to set that every time i link a PDF. it is clear how to set it, but not clear how set a default other than 72 dpi. 

Revit Version: R2026.4
Hardware: i9 14900K, 64GB, Nvidia RTX 2000 Ada 16GB
Add-ins: ElumTools; Ripple-HVAC; ElectroBIM; Qbitec
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ToanDN
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You need to set it once and it sticks in your Revit session until you close and reopen Revit.
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HVAC-Novice
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I know. What I'm after is a DEFAULT change and it stays at a different resolution forever, even after I re-open Revit. 

Revit Version: R2026.4
Hardware: i9 14900K, 64GB, Nvidia RTX 2000 Ada 16GB
Add-ins: ElumTools; Ripple-HVAC; ElectroBIM; Qbitec
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barthbradley
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@HVAC-Novice wrote:

I know. What I'm after is a DEFAULT change and it stays at a different resolution forever, even after I re-open Revit. 


 

Ah! Since Revit holds onto the default during the session, maybe this default is something can be saved to the Revit.INI file.  Just a thought.  

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I'll look into this. I know nothing about INI files. but I fear, every time there is a Revit update (service pack etc.) that will be a new ini file. 

Maybe it is easier to train myself to always change the setting... 🙂

Revit Version: R2026.4
Hardware: i9 14900K, 64GB, Nvidia RTX 2000 Ada 16GB
Add-ins: ElumTools; Ripple-HVAC; ElectroBIM; Qbitec
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