Revit provides several different ways to collaborate with team members who are also using the software.
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Bring multiple Revit models together to create a complete building model. |
Coordinate systems between Revit models can be reconciled to align their geometry. |
Use coordinates from another Revit model for positioning. |
Send coordinates of one Revit model to other Revit models for correct positioning. |
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Control the way linked model geometry appears in views. |
Use a linked model to place elements in your model and track any changes to element geometry or positioning. |
Copy linked elements into your model. |
When using Copy/Monitor with linked models, follow these best practices |
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Understand when elements from a linked model change and how it affects your model. |
Use interference checking in models to understand where conflicts occur. |
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Use worksharing on a project in an office so that multiple team members can collaborate on one model. |
Set up a model for worksharing. |
Consider how team members will work on the model. Then decide how to use worksets to manage each part of the model and to coordinate the work of team members. |
Learn how to work on a team with a workshared model. |
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Create a local copy of the workshared model so you can do work. |
After you have made changes to the local model, synchronize your them to a central model so team members can see your changes. |
Understand how to work with a worksharing-enabled model when you are not connected to the network. |
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When offices are in 2 different geographic locations, consider switching to server-based worksharing using Revit Server. |
Learn the basics of Revit Server. |
Central models on Revit Server are managed in a different way than file-based worksharing. |
Use Revit Server Administrator to understand the activity in your central models and to optimize their performance. |
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Follow these steps to set up a Revit model on a cloud project and invite others to collaborate. |
Check the status and manage your models. |