
Here are some common questions Revit users are currently asking about the new 2012 Revit Viewer.Ī. Make sure you launch the Revit Viewer 2012. If you are prompt by the software to activate then you have opened the wrong shortcut or software from the Program list.
If downloading the software for the purpose of just viewing files you will not need an activation code. If you are using a network version of the software you will not utilize a license to run the 2012 Viewer. This was done to help the customer easily access the Viewer and not have to go through the steps of switching Revit to Viewer/Demo mode like in previous releases. This feature for the new 2012 Revit Products are now shown separate from the Revit software. The Demo/Viewer mode has always been available in the Revit Software under the "Product and License Information" and setting "License Type" to Demo/Viewer. You have all the Revit software funtionality except the ability to make changes to the drawing and then try using the save or save as, plot/publish or export commands.
rvt (Project file).rfa (Family file), or.
The Revit Viewer is a no-cost installation for any user who needs to view. (You cannot disable this dialog box from popping up at this time.) When first opening the 2012 Revit Viewer you are prompted with the "Revit Current License Status" dialog box which outlines what you can and cannot do while using the Viewer.
Some key features to know about the Revit Viewer: Need help installing the software? Click here for HELP or HELP VIDEOSĪfter you install the Revit software you will access the Viewer by double clicking on the short cut icons located on your desktop or going to the Start Menu > All Programs > Autodesk > Revit 2012 Product > Revit Product Viewer 2012.
If you or your users needs to have access to viewing Revit project files and you do not want to purchase the full software, you don't need to utilize the full software or you need to view a file without taking up a license then you can download the Revit software from the Autodesk Website and install it as a free trial.