RFA File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .rfa
Description Revit Family File
Developer Autodesk
Category CAD Files
File Format Binary
Used by Autodesk Revit
Primary Association BIM (Building Information Modeling)
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Purpose 3D model components used in building designs
Features Parametric components, geometric models
Compatibility Interoperable with other Autodesk products
Customizable Yes, through Revit software
Editable Properties Materials, dimensions, shapes
Integration Can be used in coordination with other BIM software
Versioning Support Managed within Revit
Encryption Not natively supported
Text Searchable No, primarily graphical data
Accessibility Requires specialized software (Revit)
Archiving Suitable for long-term project archiving
Typical File Size Varies greatly depending on complexity