October 23, 2020

Revit 2021 Spelling Check Custom Dictionary Revit.ini File

Paul Storm | Application Engineer

I ran into a spell check error the other day. I usually use the phrase: “The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog” and substitute “dawg” for “dog” to force a spelling mistake. However, this did not work. I suspect that, because I installed Revit 2021 on my D:\ instead of C:\ Revit is unable to find the Custom dictionary file used for spell checking.

I therefore set the path to the custom library in the Revit.ini file. The custom library file can be found here:

C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\RVT 2021\Custom.dic

The Revit.ini can be found here:

C:\Users\PaulS\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\Revit\Autodesk Revit 2021\Revit.ini

Here follows the exact wording / coding that is used in the Revit.ini file. Note, over and above the parth to the text files housing the excepted words / phrases, the OptionFlagsSSCE that can be used as well as the LanguageCode is available for modification.

[Spelling]

OptionFlagsSSCE=18

ArchDict=C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\RVT 2021\RevitCustom.dic

CustomDict=C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\RVT 2021\MyCustom.dic

LanguageCode=10

If you want to learn more about the Revit.ini file, consult this link.

Specifically, the chapter dealing with the spelling check help.

If you need help adopting Autodesk Revit in your production chain, please contact us at micrographics so we may be of assistance.

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About the Author

Paul Storm | Application Engineer

Paul is a key player in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Autodesk spectrum, specialising in BIM ISO 19650 and the Autodesk Construction Cloud. He guides Architecture and MEP firms during their transition from CAD to BIM, ensuring smooth setup, efficient file management, and successful software adoption. Paul has been instrumental in managing projects worth several billion rands across the Southern African region, showcasing his dedication and expertise in advancing the industry.