Revit Backwards Compatibility

Applies to:  Revit All Versions, all Disciplines

Question:  Can I save my Revit file backwards to a previous version?

Answer:  No, Revit does not have the ability (and has never had the ability) to save a version backwards to a previous version.

Before upgrading any project to a new version of Revit, be sure to:

1. Save a backup copy in the previous version.
2. Verify the entire project team is upgrading at the same time, including outside consultants.
3. Communicate with the team about upgrading and upgrade timing.

You can run concurrent versions of Revit on the same machine.  ie Revit 2011 and 2012 can run on the same machine.