Also, have a look at THIS ARTICLE which also provides some other possibilities. I'm glad you managed to resolve your issue. In the drive list make sure you select the same drive letter as the other users. Close. Try saving a new file to the host server to check if the host is working. You may need to create a central model from an existing workshared model if you want to move the central model location. Work shared central model on the server: Make this a Central Model after save, Option - unchecked & not greyed out. The Select detach destination dialog opens. Revit just doesn't give you the option right when you open the file and detach, you have to first save it and then make it a new central model. regular business hours. If that other user can access their local they can log on and open their local with that user's Revit username and synchronize with central. In my experience, clients like it when you tell them they are asking for something that is going to cause trouble down the line. Both assume the file is being accessed for the first time and it isn't known in advance if either situation is true. This page was generated at 07:34 PM. Autodesk does not warrant, either expressly or implied, the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information translated by the machine translation service and will not be liable for damages or losses caused by the trust placed in the translation service. Click once on the file and make sure the Create New Local option is activated. 1- I shared the path to the central file with my network - OK. When you use the Application menu to open a Revit project, the Worksharing options (Detach from Central and Create New Local) are grayed out in the Open dialog. Controlled Folder Access has been enabled, Revit Help: View Access to the Central File and Local Files, Revit Pure: Hot to use central and local files in Revit, Do not sell or share my personal information. In the Save As dialog, click Save. All suers are in the same OU in Active Directory. Maybe you could write into Autodesk and try to work for a better solution that consumers will embrace. Oh geez sus kriste - I know that. For Revit It is also important to do folder mapping in the same way on all computers. Welcome to Autodesks Revit Architecture Forums. When a user does not relinquish elements properly and is not available to reconcile it another user can access their local file if it is stored in a neutral folder like C:\Revit Local Files. Depending on how many editable worksets are in the central model, this option may significantly reduce performance in larger projects. In the File Save Options dialog, select Make this a Central Model after save. If you are detaching it from central, it is becomeing it's own thing. Until you create a workset, revit sees no need for the central file. This page has been translated for your convenience with an automatic translation service. Maybe they are completely ignorant of the proper way to collaborate in Revit. Select a default workset for local copies. The problem is that you didn't detach from central when you created your copy of the original model - the two are still linked, just like the local file in your documents folder does. This means you are either not in the correct version of Revit for the selected file (upgrading would be bad or and newer file format simply cannot be opened) or you have selected a local file. This page has been translated for your convenience with an automatic translation service. Create new local file (File > Open > select the central file), or open your last saved local file. I think it makes sense if you think about it. Opens all editable worksets. Hi All, I need some file troubleshooting help. Please make sure you are not working on the Central Model. Perform the following steps to check to see if project members are accessing the central model through different paths: Open the central file after browsing to the location in Revit. projectname_New Central). Make this a Central Model after save, Option checked & greyed out. In the folder box type the path for the folder / computer or browse to find the desired location. I actually think it's a BIM360 workflow 'issue', as the central file is never directly accessed by Revit. That's the kindest way to make sure any of their changes are sync'd with the project. Ask the community or share your knowledge. Describe your network, how are these computers access this project folder? When you click Open, the Opening Worksets dialog displays. In the Open workset default list, select one of the following. Thanks for the suggestion. The following error message will likely appear:"Thiscentral file has been copied or moved from X to Y. Click File tab Save As (Project). (You really should have started your own thread.). You hijacked a thread with an question different from the topic. Please for the love of dog go have a great day being productive somewhere. Kudos are always welcome . **MOST COMMON REASON** The PATH in which the central model created is different for the user who created that central model than yours. I just checked and no, the two current users working on the file are working on a New Local file. Before you create a new central model, be sure to rename the workshared file or specify a different directory path before saving. then you get the opinion to make a central model or not. Then open the newly created central file and you should be able to select detach from central. More posts you may like r/StructuralEngineering 10 days ago Switching jobs 106 50 r/StructuralEngineering The most common cause of this behavior is in the context of file-based worksharing when project membersare accessing the central model through different paths: "The central model cannot be found, perhaps due to a lost network connection. This will be the way you will upload various file types like; .dwg, .nwc, .ifc, etc. Meaning: User who made the central model saved it to a path (for example) P:\projects while in YOUR computer the P: drive is mapped to something else, or not mapped at all, OR, you have the correct P: mapped BUT you are using a UNC path (using the \\ symbols) to navigate the network instead of using the P: path. Sync w/ Central and be sure to relinquish all rights. That means you are not opening a Central Model, but a local model. If you discard work sets the detached model becomes truly detached and now a non-collaborative model. Select File tab in Revit- Options. I had no luck trying this. They remain disabled unless you select a project file that has already that has already had the Worksharing features enabled. Share your knowledge, ask questions, and explore popular Revit Architecture topics. Make sure you ticked Create new Local while opening the file. Welcome to Autodesks Revit MEP Forums. Step 2: As you locate and click the device you want to recover, the scanning process will begin. Inhere there are several other GUID folders with project files, also GUID names, these can be opened as detached models. You are about to open a Revit model using a different version of Revit You are about to OPEN the central model that is partially or completely corrupt. If a corrupt file is received, invalid filehandle, or past its end message, the central file may need to be, Make sure to have enoughhard disk space free: See. Go to Solution. Give me Kudos or mark as a solution if this helps. It isAutodesk's default location for local files. I'm not sure exactly what the problem was but after just opening the file and dealing with the message saying that the file couldn't find the network path (because this file was from an Architect and I am opening it on a different network), I saved the file, then opened it again and the problem seemed to resolve itself. Do not sell or share my personal information. Even other departments within a company usually prefer to have their own central model and import ours instead of the built-in tools. 2011-06-13, 09:42 PM #2. gvluisi. Resurrecting an old thread. Could youfix it? Maybe the problem is that there is no workset or workset is not activated in the project which is why it's greyed out. At least thats what i got from working with BIM360, don't know about the latest version of BIM360 and might change with future versions of BIM360 and/or Revit. All users should save their own local copy of the central model, edit locally in this workspace, and then synchronize with central to publish changes to the central model so that other users can see their work. Go to Solution. By default, the local file is created in MyDocuments folder, and your username will be added to the file name, like in the example below: SYNCHRONIZE If I did, I will write a followup. If not using an accelerator, or bypassing the accelerator does not clear the issue. 2. See the following help topic for initial troubleshooting on this topic: If the central model opens, then the issue is with writing the local model. That doesn't mean I don't know what how to use Revit. Opening all worksets will significantly reduce performance in larger project files. So it needed to become a central model to be utilized within our company before being sent back to the architect for collaboration. Press. In the File Save Options dialog, select Make this a Central Model after save. If using an accelerator, bypass it by removing the RSACCELERATOR<. Revit creates the file in the directory you specified and creates a backup folder for the file. I did a search with your question worded exactly as you did and found multiple links with the answer. I just set up a brand new PC, and I am experiencing the same issue on the new PC when User A is logged in but not User B. How to create a Central Model file with Autodesk Revit Products and versions covered John Offield at Seiler Design Solutions, LLC May 15 2020ScreencastBeginner Add to Collection The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported. 3. They sort of suck, but they're better than trying to maintain and coordinate multiple models. The model is displayed as central for the member who created it but other members cannot create local copies from their machines. Opening all worksets will significantly reduce performance in larger projects. Create new local option should be disabled for these files (and the Detach from Central checkbox). Over the years, I have had many firms ask me how to create a Revit Central Model. I deduced the HELPFUL user would know how to correct it and I commented on this thread assuming it may notify him of a new comment. Autodesk does not warrant, either expressly or implied, the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information translated by the machine translation service and will not be liable for damages or losses caused by the trust placed in the translation service. But this won't workFor revit It is not the same. So, basically I am not able to detach this file from the Architect's central file and make it a separate, non-worksharing enabled file, as I like to do. Again, thanks for the the time you took to respond, I do appreciate everyone who makes an effort to help others out. Local files folder is "My Documents" - which is a terrible choice. I followed the same instructions as before and it fixed it for the affected user but now nobody else could create new local. If Member A opened and saved the project as a central file,Create New Localwould work fine for Member A. I mean, sure I can do all the stuff you suggested . If you are opening the file for the first time, all worksets open. How do I enable worksets in the model sent by the architect? In the Save As dialog, rename the file, and click Options. Therefore, I thought I would put it all down in one place for reference. For example your project folder is mapped to letter S:One user has mapped S: for \\10.10.10.5\Projects\Your Projectanother one has mapped S: for \\server00\Projects\Your Project. Again, not sure what the problem was but thanks for your feedback, Rudi. "Save As" back to back. This is not an official translation and may contain errors and inaccurate translations. Privacy | Do not sell or share my personal information | Cookie preferences | Report noncompliance | Terms of use| 2023 Autodesk Inc. All rights reserved. This is not an official translation and may contain errors and inaccurate translations. If you want this file to remain a central file, resave the file as a central file.". Try having another project participant attempt to open the central file to rule out a profile/system-specific issue. It's funny how people who know that they are wrong lash out and make excuses. Welcome to Autodesks Revit Architecture Forums. Whatever you can still create and work with this central model file. Note: If you have installed the Revit Cloud Worksharing add-on, then: Click Collaborate tab Manage Collaboration panel Collaborate. This is not an official translation and may contain errors and inaccurate translations. Share your knowledge, ask questions, and explore popular Revit MEP topics. By the way, for the next person googling into this thread: Open the model. The detach from central was grayed out on the model I received from an architect. I sincerely hope you didn't synchronize this second model after you created it, because if you did you probably just made your original model a duplicate of the copy. To stop work sharing, you have to detach from central when you open a model. Right click on "This PC" and select "Map a Network Drive". FILE > OPTIONS > FILE LOCATIONS > "Default path for user files". Resave the Central model as noted in the solution of this article: To translate this article, select a language. Its not so big problem. Or at least it used to. Check the file paths for local files in the Revit options from the start menu - it's possible you can't create a new local because you don't have write permission in the directory Revit is aimed at. Use the central model. View Lesson 2 REVIT Residential.pdf from ENGINEERING 21.4720002 at Central Gwinnett High School. Thanks for the reply. This is not an official translation and may contain errors and inaccurate translations. Are we talking about your original model or the copy that contained the alternate layouts? If this is greyed out then Worksets have not been initiated. Reset the user name to the previous value (from the step 3.1). Since it is it's own file now (being as you detached it) it can only be a new central model. . the server where the central file is turned off, . you need to detach always all files you are not saving as a central mode, REVIT EXPERT ELITE is it working for you ? By you (who really need to self reflect on how you come across, just a friendly suggestion) or I. Make this a Central Model after save, Option - checked & greyed out. Can't uncheck Make this a Central Model after save. Map other PC's to the same location/same path format. The central model has issues that needs to be investigated. If a central file (file A) is detached from central (itself) is it possible to reattach a Local file to the Detached central file if "File A" Ive got a revit file, I just want to make a local file but I cant it keeps wanting to be a central file after I open it (detach from central). Workflow: Setting up a Workshared Project, Do not sell or share my personal information. A couple more reasons the Create New Local option is disabled: The file does not have worksets enabled or the file is based on an older version of Revit than currently being used (meaning an upgrade is required). Detaching and creating new central Revit model This is the same location on your network. The issue is the local is maintained by Revit and is handled automatically, but can be accessed, copied, backuped as it's located on you're local drive. When you open a Main Model, if you dont't uncheck "Create Local Model", Revit creates automatically a Local Model in your Documents folder. Close the project. Browse. Do not sell or share my personal information. Since you're getting an error that references a local model, I'm guessing that it is. I want to just save a non-collaborative version of the model as a backup. Fix Greyed Out Revisions in Revit 8020 BIM 10.5K subscribers Dislike Share 3,777 views Premiered Mar 11, 2021 Make sure to Join the Free 8020BIM Community Server :. To translate this article, select a language. a.If you select options you will notice that Make this a Central Model after save and Compact are greyed out and pre-checked. Ask the community or share your knowledge. Synchronize and reload work like new and metadata is OK. | BIM Implementer, Project & BIM Manager, Coordinator, MEP Engineer. Map all project members to the server location where the central file is stored in the same manner (UNC path, IP Address, and others). Both users are in the same Domain Users group. Did not fix the problem When browsing to a central file to start working in a project, the 'Create New Local' option is grayed out in Revit: Only the 'Detach from Central' option is available when attempting to work with the central file. August 20, 2020, 04:46 PM. ?i'm having the same issue and don't know what to do . Thanks. Another possible cause is a user has reverted back to a single user file (a dialogue box would have been displayed though warning them of this.) Are you trying to open the model from the central file or from your local? Solved by marcin.puchacz. Privacy | Do not sell or share my personal information | Cookie preferences | Report noncompliance | Terms of use| 2023 Autodesk Inc. 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