Click: How to Open an Rvt File on PC or Mac

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Method 1of 2:

Opening RVT Files with Autodesk Viewer

1. Go tohttps://viewer.autodesk.com/.
2. ClickGet Started Viewing. You'll be taken to a sign in page.
3. Sign up for an AutoCAD account. If you already have one then sign in. You'll need an email and a password.
4. ClickUpload New File. This will open a set of icons that will open files from different locations.
5. Click theSelect Fileicon. The icon looks like a page with a folded corner. This will open the RVT file from your computer.
   • You can also open your RVT from your Google Drive, One Drive, Box, or Dropbox account by selecting the respective icon.
6. Select your RVT file from the window.
7. ClickOpento view your RVT file. It will open up in your browser. This is only made for viewing the file so you won't be able to interact with it fully.

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Opening RVT Files with AutoCAD Architecture

1. VisitAutoCAD's Free Trial page. When you're on the correct page you'll see aFree Trialtab at the top of the page. If you're a student you may be able to use it for free.
   • For Mac users make sure you're booted into your copy of Windows. If you don't know how to run Windows using Bootcamp click here.
2. ClickDownload Free Trial.
3. SelectAutoCAD Architecturefrom the list.
4. ClickNexttwice. You'll be shown some information about the size of this download.
5. Pick Business from the drop-down and clickNextagain. Students can get access to the software for free if your school has a license. If you are not a student then continue as a business.
   • Contact your school's tech support and ask if they have access to an AutoCAD license. They will set up the rest for you. Companies like AutoCAD will partner will schools to provide free access to students sometimes.
6. Sign up for an AutoCAD account. If you already have one then sign in.
7. Fill in the information and clickBegin Download. You don't have to provide accurate information so just type anything in.
8. ClickSave Fileto begin the download.
9. Double-click the downloaded file to start the installation wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the software.
10. ClickOpenafter the installation wizard is finished. This will open AutoCAD Architecture.
11. Click theOpenicon from the quick access toolbar. The icon looks like an open folder at the top-left.
12. Select your RVT file from the window.
13. ClickOpento view your RVT file. It will load up in the section below the toolbar.