Creating a Local Copy of a Central Model from the Open Dialog

  1. Click Open.
  2. In the Open dialog, navigate to the folder where the central model resides and select it.

    To navigate to a central model that is connected to the Revit Server.

    1. In the Open dialog, in the left pane, select (Revit Server Network).
    2. Double-click the Revit Server Network folder.
    3. Select the Revit Server that hosts the central model.
    4. Select the central model.

    This procedure cannot be used for multiple files at one time.

  3. Under Worksharing, verify that Create New Local is selected.
    Note: If you select Detach from Central, then Create New Local will be cleared. Clear both options to open the central model itself instead of a copy.
  4. Click Open.

    5. If you are already working in the central model, use Save As to create a local copy.

Parent topic: Creating a Local Copy of the Central Model