CAD tip # 10552:

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Which Revit version will open a RVT file on double-click?

If you have multiple Revit versions installed, one of these versions will be used as default (primary) to open a RVT (or RFA) file when you double-click on it in Explorer or in other file manager.

A simple rule applies here - the RVT file will be opened in that Revit version, which was installed (or reinstalled) last, resp. that Revit, which was last launched with administrative rights (e.g. using the function "Run As Administrator").

You can set the desired version also manuály - through the Registry. Run REGEDIT and lookup the key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Revit.Project\shell\open\command

In this key, edit the value (Default) to the desired Revit path (version) - e.g.:

"C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Revit Architecture 2016\Revit.exe" /dde

Do not delete the quote marks or the "/dde" parameter. Similarly, for RFA files use the key Revit.Family.

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Tip 13800:	Visually compare 3D geometry in CAD and BIM files.
Tip 13227:	Reference Explorer - quick analysis of your project or assembly (file size, xref errors).
Tip 12524:	Overview of Revit runstring parameters (for Revit.exe)
Tip 12184:	Overview of CAD formats supported in Inventor 2020 (import/export/AnyCAD).
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