Revit 2016 Review

I’d love to hear why you’ve stuck with it. Drop a comment below—just don't tell Autodesk you're still using a perpetual license! Disclaimer: Autodesk no longer supports Revit 2016. This post is for educational and nostalgia purposes. Please keep your models backed up.

But if you are collaborating with outside consultants? The RVT file format changed after 2017. If you send a 2016 file to someone on Revit 2024, they have to downgrade or export to IFC. It’s a friction point you don't need. Pro Tip for 2016 Users: Make sure you have Service Pack 2 (Update Release 2) installed. The initial release of 2016 had a nasty bug where worksharing would randomly corrupt local files. SP2 fixed the "20017 error" that haunted many BIM managers' dreams. revit 2016

Let’s be honest: In the world of BIM, using Revit 2016 feels a bit like driving a classic car. It doesn’t have the touchscreen dashboard of Revit 2024, and it definitely doesn’t have the cloud-based bells and whistles of 2025. But for a surprising number of firms—especially those tied to specific hardware or legacy projects—Revit 2016 remains the daily driver. I’d love to hear why you’ve stuck with it