Create a Local Copy of a Central Model

It is good practice for users to create a local copy of the central model every day. Creating a new local copy ensures a local copy is always on your hard drive each time you begin modifying a project.

Tip: For server-based worksharing, the Revit administrator can use the Revit Server Model Creation command line utility to automate the creation of local models.

To open a model and create a local copy

1. Click File tab 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.

To create a local copy from an open central model

Use this procedure if you have already opened the central model, and you want to create a local copy of it.

1. Click File tab Save As (Project).
2. In the Save As dialog, navigate to the desired location on the Revit Server network or on your hard drive.
3. Enter a name for the file, and click Save.

The default path for a local copy is: C:\Users%USERNAME%\Documents. You can change the default path for user files in Revit Options or change the ProjectPath in the Revit.ini file.