"The file cannot be opened. There are too many missing elements in it."

Anonymous · ‎12-21-2017

Hi,

I was setting up my Revit file to print today, and it just shut down. When I went to re-open my project, it said "The file cannot be opened. There are too many missing elements in it." Its a very important file- is there anyway to get it back?? Thank you!

DarrenP · ‎12-21-2017

you can try this: http://help.autodesk.com/view/RVT/2018/ENU/?guid=GUID-9AFAAE6B-4107-4478-8B80-53467FE118DB

Do you have a back up of the file?

DarrenP
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Anonymous · ‎12-22-2017

You can also try to audit your file. It usually helps.

Viveka_CD · ‎01-09-2018

H @Anonymous

Its been awhile and I'm checking back to see if there is any progress on this issue?

Let us know if you still seek assistance from the community.

Also, please see article on Many missing elements in Revit 2017 or later model

Looking forward to your reply update.

Regards,

Viveka CD
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Sahay_R · ‎01-09-2018

Try opening with Audit. Check Journal files for the missing elements. Check to see if you have corrupt families - if families are corrupt you will not be able to open with Audit.

Do some housekeeping - clear your local files, clear your %temp% folder, empty Recycle Bin, restart machine.

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