WORKSHARING BASICS: Creating Central and Local files

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You explain very well. Thumbs up!

[@sunnysharma1635]

what a wonderful video for a beginner like me, thanks mike, just one doubt, why to create a new local everyday and overwrite the previous one when you can work on yesterday's local by synchronizing it and then start working

[@MohammedQusay]

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[@freddiesan]

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[@MN-oy9dr]

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[@aligohar7141]

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[@shamijonathan1422]

best tutorial ever!!

[@leomesorada493]

now i know central file vs local file ,thank you sir

[@mohankumar.b1547]

It's really helpful to understand the easy way.

[@gustavomur59]

I love your work so much Mike, I am your super fan. Super didactic. The only comment I have is at minute 23:52, you say "...super save..." Question: Is it possible that the first save is for safety, then sync, and the second save is for you to get any sync work from others, they may have done? Thank you.

[@Jamil1989]

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[@SoniaSerrano-lo5jl]

Hello, Loved the video. I have one question. Is there a way to show the sample value instead of the ? in box? For example in a list of consultant you want to add their information but under what question mark do you add what. So thats why I want to show the sample value so that if someone else is filling in the information they know what to type in.?

[@miketaylor8211]

Well.. sorry to say... the sample value is suppressed and the tag is shown BLANK. when you highlight it... a question mark will appear so you can add information.

[@SoniaSerrano-lo5jl]

@@miketaylor8211 Darn. Well thanks for responding back!

[@johnpaulroque5880]

Great Video. but I am bothered about the "getting back to work" 29:54.... Why will you need to "create new local file from central file and overwrite the local file"??? is this means you cannot use the local file "mikesgreatbldg with your name" and just save & synchronize it again. thanksss

[@ssnanj8014]

Great video. we are facing some more issues while work sharing with others of the same project . always asking to "re save" other user name for editing . if 4 persons are working one project, this issues are facing frequently . how to solve this issue. Work set kept as (non editable). Request you to upload a continuation of this Video for Part-2

[@miketaylor8211]

Ok… I’ll add a Part 2! I’m sorry you are having issues. You can tell me more about your issues so I can help you.

[@ssnanj8014]

@@miketaylor8211 Thank you. If 2 users need to be edit one type of category elements at a time . like columns/ slab /Beams etc. other user to grant permission or save to central . these issues are facing frequently . how to solve it.

[@miketaylor8211]

The way to use Worksharing the best is to assign different people different tasks… not the same. Example: one fixes windows and doors, another person works on schedules or ceilings. If they try to edit the SAME element.. they will get error or ‘sync request’.

[@RenderMaster]

nice one... i like the way you teach...

[@myscape8843]

thank you Mike!!! amazing training!!

[@jinchen1455]

Amazing Video Mike! Very clear! Thanks.

[@Veyron640]

Mike, why is my Sync button is RED. Like that thunder bolt thing in there, is red. is it because I hit sync first and then relinquish all mine? I followed all your steps after that, but my Sync button is still red. Why is that?

[@sayedfridoonfedelle3997]

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[@ajisadara3311]

hi, glad to learna lotof detail from your video, So, im having issues about worksharing on Revit (mine is v2020,2021), few days ago ive made a central file (with v2020) on a local network (LAN) within central file was at my local drive setup as shared folder and mapped it as \\PC\Central\file.rvt, and everything was fine, everyone work as local file, synch etc.. but unfortunately, yesterday i tried the same way to create a cental file using v2021, again i made cental within my local drive folder and mapped it as shared (read/write to everyone) but others just cant open it as a local file, the "create new local file" check box was greyed ouy, revit said it was moved or copied to another loc... what does it mean?? i really appreciate if u could help this out, many thanks

[@miketaylor8211]

Try opening the new 2021 Central File and make sure you do a SaveAs (and make Central in the Options). Save the file right back on TOP of itself... overrite it. And then it should work. It is not working because it is not a Central file yet. it is still a Local file.

[@ajisadara3311]

@@miketaylor8211 thankyou, it solved, coz i forgot to click relinquish all mine button before closing the central file, i take alook at ur video again n agin, finally i found the answer..

[@christianfutschik4890]

Great content once again! Just to further question backup copies, you stated not to sync multiple times a day as a single user. Now what happens if I am working in a team of x and each member sinks at days end, would we not have over ridden the central sync x amount of times? Or does each individual members sync stay within a special member only section of the project save directory. A personal sync history if you will. Cheers, Christian

[@miketaylor8211]

The Central file has a ‘History’ built into it. The problem with syncing too much comes when it’s a normal file and not a Central yet. But now that you have me thinking, I’m going to go check on that!!! I’m going to test saving a ton of times and then try to ‘recover’ a file from last week! I’ll let you know.

[@mikegeorge2923]

Awesome stuff. I am yet to do any Worksharing, but this will be a great help in the future. Thank you. Sorry, I added a comment earlier today with a link and it looks like it got removed due to that link (the link was to a pdf of a couple of sheets showing graphical door and window schedules I recently did for an assignment). Do you have any tips and tricks for creating window and door schedules (the ones that have pictures of the windows and doors used in the project with a table under each showing window & door numbers, material, framing type etc)? For the assignment I made a bunch of shared parameters then added those to the window and door families and filled out the parameter info for each window or door instance. Then I created a table with labels as an annotation family and linked the labels to the shared parameters I made earlier and then, for each window/door I placed the table underneath and filled out the details. Seemed to work ok but was a fairly manual process. I think that was sort of what I did, it was a couple of weeks ago now. Would you happen to know some nifty tricks to make it more automated or just better? Many thanks Mike George

[@miketaylor8211]

Mike, all is well. The KZbin program must have deleted your post with the images.. I never saw it. :) But it sounds really comprehensive. Typically the graphics of a door and frame are separate from the schedules. It sounds fun to combine them and was a good assignment and project. But typically you just tell the door to be a Type A in the schedule and then show a separate diagram of what a Type A door looks like.

[@IsabellaDavis-bx2oi]

🙏 great video! My friend and I are trying to work on a project so we created the central file on her computer and I’m not sure how to open a local copy on mine. She sent me the central file but I’m having issues synching it and I’m not sure how else I’m supposed make a local copy. Is there maybe a certain place I’m supposed to save it on my computer?

[@Prem1394]

The moment she sent you a file I'm assuming through Pen drive or mail, it becomes a local file. A central file only works as a central file when both your computers are connected to the same network through LAN, or when you are using cloud based sharing like BIM 360. Otherwise you are both just working on 2 separate files in your own computers.

[@topek79]

​@@Prem1394 excuss me sir, can we make central file using Google Drive, both of us connected using internet but we creat centralfile and sharing using Google Drive, is that possible todo?

[@mohammedsalman7618]

Quick question, why do I need to create a new local file everyday and not work on the same local file that I synced and saved the other day? Is there any difference between the two?

[@mohdamirulfaizz2534]

Hye. i understand the situation to do it.but i got some problem. in my situation i'm the one doing the central file. i'done doing it inside the company server. if i want to make any changes to the model. i knew to open the file & always see the the small box to check/tick to make a new COPY of New local file..but if the other modeller want to open the file on their own pc & make changes on the file which i put it in our server.the other person will se the checkbox for Create new Local is grayed out. so any changes the person made will not appear in our central file. this is the problem & i cant fine solution on it.

[@arrafi7542]

Yah i got the same problem @Mike Taylor please help us solve this problem

[@juliocastro87]

What would happen if the person that created the central file is in another country, I mean how would I access to that file? Should that person locates it in a platform like Drive o Dropbox? And should I do download it to my PC and just start to work on it?

[@miketaylor8211]

The best way to work with people in another country on a file is to use BIM360. That way it doesn't matter where you are on the planet! You CAN use Dropbox for this. A firm I know has used Dropbox as their online server for a long time.. but BIM360 is the way to go.

[@Veyron640]

we have 12 drafters in one office working on a same project. THAT REALLY should be on Autodesk Construction Cloud. YET< for some ODD reason, its VERY difficult to find a Clean, Clear Comprehensive walk trough, ON Create that NEW folder in the ACC Then, set the Central file to BIM share.. then window pops up.. and folders to chose from.. But, ohh wait, there are NO folders for Current projects, EVEN though I'm admin, and Account Admin. AND I set up a new Project in ACC YET, I do not have a destination to send my .rvt as cloud shared Central. I hope that made sense.

[@sai742]

it will be good to know if u can provide mentorship

[@parasbisht3375]

Thnks mike for valuable content

[@bassemb.2369]

Can you change your picture size to half this size please

[@wrighthausracing9641]

Can we do Dropbox central? Friggin my man!!!

[@miketaylor8211]

I have seen people use a Dropbox central file. It’s not best practice, but it is certainly cheaper than BIM360!! :)

[@harutanaka3647]

can I just save the local file to a different name to get rid workshare function? or is there other better way

[@miketaylor8211]

I usually open the file DETACHED from Central when I want to remove the Worksharing function. A dialog box pops up and askes me if I want to keep the file as a Worksharing file or to remove it.

[@harutanaka3647]

@@miketaylor8211 why does autodesk want us to E- transmitt to served this function?

[@miketaylor8211]

@@harutanaka3647 It doesn't ask me to E-transmit. I just close the file and then when I go to open it... I use Open file 'Detached from Central'.

[@aholland6689]

Very well said !

[@balbirsingh-tb6wn]

Very nice way of explaining. Thanks😂

[@angelrubio2907]

Do you have to be in the same network to collaborate?

[@miketaylor8211]

Yes. Anyone collaborating needs to be able to have access to the file. VPN works. Or people in the same office. But someone at home would need to LINK to the network from home and then they can collaborate.

[@bassemb.2369]

can you make your photo half size please?

[@edymeh5854]

many thanks :)

[@deema1737]

How do I make a shared server so they actually see this central file ?

[@miketaylor8211]

Anyone that is on the network can see the files. So you just need to make sure everyone on your team is on the same network and can see the same directories. You can also do it using Dropbox. :o There are videos out there for that.. do a web search.

[@SUL-KSA]

CAN THE CENTRAL FILE BE SAVED IN THE GOOGLE OR ONE DRIVE?

[@miketaylor8211]

yes it can. I don't advise it because you will have some issues with latency (lag) but I've seen people actually do this. Best way to work is on BIM360 (now called ACC).

[@myscape8843]

man that was a lot of info i did not know... no wonder i have new folders i idi not create !!!

[@NaushadAnsari-v3w]

Where are the exact duplicate copies saved ??

[@AlphaeusToussaint]

Can show me how to find lost files

[@miketaylor8211]

It really depends on where they went missing from. On your server you can look back thru the Backups. Hopefully your computer is making backups on a regular basis.

[@REVITCAD-IMS]

Thankyou sir

[@mohdkashif8956]

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[@ryank2365]

No server here. Just me so no work sharing is possible.

[@miketaylor8211]

Then no worries!!!! Woohoo!!!

[@luisgranera5753]

Wish I wouldve seen your videos in 2022. I would have not gotten fired back than. Oh well.

[@felixxaviar2626]

super sir.too god