Graphics Programs Reference
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important occurrences in this workflow. If two or more users try to
synchronize with the central file at the same time, Revit will synchronize
them in the order in which the synchronize actions occur. So whoever hits
the button first will have their changes saved first. While the central file is
being updated, other users who have attempted to synchronize may see a
dialog box with a message that the central file is currently busy. They can
cancel their attempt to synchronize or wait until the central file is available.
Clicking the Cancel button means that no synchronization will occur. If they
wait, the synchronization will happen as soon as the central file becomes
available.
Local files can be deleted and new ones created at any time. It is
recommended that you create a new local file every day as you begin work.
This limits the number of warning and error messages that are saved to the
central file and ensures that you start your Revit session with an updated
copy of the central file. If you do not choose to make a new local file each
day, it is important to update your local file with any changes that other
users may have made while you were gone. You can do this by selecting
Reload Latest from the Collaborate tab. When another user synchronizes
with the central file, keep in mind that your file will not update with those
changes automatically. You must either synchronize your file or reload the
latest version of the central file.
When you start working on a project and want to create a new local file,
you can browse to the location of the central file and open it with the Create
New Local option selected. If you already have a local file for the project, a
dialog box will appear with options for creating the new local file, as shown
in
Figure 3.11
.
