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Upgrading Central File version
When you want to upgrade your version of Revit across a project that uses worksharing, you must be methodical to avoid further issues.First, ensure that all users Save to Central and Relinquish All borrowed elements and...
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20.03.2009
Audit Central File periodically
Audit your Central File periodically (eg. weekly or fortnightly).Skill Indicative skill level: Basic/Intermediate/Advanced Intermediate
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18.03.2009
Compact Central File periodically
Compact your central file periodically, via File Menu->Save To Central, using the Compact (slow) option. Although this takes longer than a regular Save To Central, this can make a substantial change to filesize, and allows Revit...
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18.03.2009
Review Warnings periodically
Eliminate potential problems in your central file via. Tools->Review Warnings.Skill Indicative skill level: Basic/Intermediate/AdvancedAdvanced
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18.03.2009
Determine Worksets carefully
Determine appropriate assignment of worksets (and don't rush this process). The needs of each specific project will best drive such decisions. There are no simple rules (eg. each level of the building should be its own...
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18.03.2009
Create fresh Local files periodically
Create fresh local files periodically (especially after time away from the project, eg. after time off).Skill Indicative skill level: Basic/Intermediate/Advanced Beginner
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18.03.2009
Unload/Don't load Worksets that are not required
Unload worksets that you don't intend to use (during your Revit session).Skill Indicative skill level: Basic/Intermediate/AdvancedIntermediate
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18.03.2009
Don't check out Worksets
Don’t check out worksets unless absolutely necessary. Use automatic element borrowing instead.Skill Indicative skill level: Basic/Intermediate/AdvancedBeginner
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18.03.2009
Relinquish regularly
Always relinquish your borrowed items at the end of each day.Skill Indicative skill level: Basic/Intermediate/AdvancedBeginner
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18.03.2009
Don't rename a Central File
Don’t rename Central Files (it doesn't work) – open them up and Saveas (check ‘Make this Central after save’).Skill Indicative skill level: Basic/Intermediate/AdvancedAdvanced
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18.03.2009
Don't dismiss the Save Reminders
Don’t dismiss the save reminders (local or central). Develop the habit of saving each time.
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18.03.2009
