10 Revit supplementary files and where they are located by default…

Project Template Location

C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\RVT 2015\Templates

Family Template Location

C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\RVT 2015\Family Templates\English

1.  UniformatClassifications.txt - C:\Program Files\Autodesk\<Revit Version>\Program

File houses the Uniformat Assembly Codes, and the location is fixed; it cannot be moved or specified in a library location [i.e. on a server].  If you wish to edit this file in one location, it is recommended to keep a copy on a server location, and create a batch file to copy & replace the specific file on the user workstation.  This file is read once at the Revit application launch.

2.  Revit.ini - C:\Program Files\Autodesk\<Revit Version>\Program

Contains the variables, paths, recent files, worksharing paths and more for each version of Revit.  For some additional tips on editing this file see one of our previous posts here.

3.  RevitKeynotes_Imperial_2004.txt - C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\<Revit Version>\Imperial Library

Contains the full set of keynotes which can be assigned to elements in the Type Properties.  This file can be specified in the project or template, and modified under Annotate > Tag > Keynote Settings.

4.  Journal files - C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Revit Architecture 2011\Journals

Journal files capture all actions from the current Revit session.  For additional information please see the 4 part series here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 & Part 4.

5.  Worksharing Log File – Central file location _”backup” folder

Named after the central file, with a .SLOG extension.  For worksharing-enabled projects all of the central file and user interactions are recorded in this log file.  For some additional information please see the previous post here.

6.  Exportlayers-dwg-AIA.txt – C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\RAC 2011

Export Layers and Properties settings are stored in the layer mapping file.  This is used when exporting a project to DWG or DGN for example.  For additional information reference the Help Documentation here.

7.  UIState.dat - C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Autodesk\Revit\<Revit Version>

Stores user specific customizations to the user interface such as the ribbon and quick access toolbar.  For additional information see the Help documentation hereor if you need to reset this file see instructions below:

Resetting the Autodesk Revit 2011 user interface

8.  KeyboardShortcuts.xml -C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Autodesk\Revit\<Revit Version>

After any change is made to the User Interface > Keyboard Shortcuts, this user-specific file is created to maintain the shortcut customizations.  For additional information reference the technical solution here.

9.  Shared Parameters Text file – User Defined

This text files stores the parameters added to families or project files.   This file is not actively linked, and should never be manually edited.  Additional information is available here and here.

10.  Revit Server Log Files  - C:\logfiles

If using Revit Server, these log files are very useful should you run into any troubleshooting issues.