Graphics Programs Reference
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the files that are loaded into our project
linked files
. The following sections
cover some best practices for loading, managing, and viewing links that are
RevitRVTfiles.Laterinthischapter,andagaininChapter5,“Multiplatform
Interoperability: Working with 2D and 3D Data,” you will learn about files
of other CAD formats.
Linking Revit Files
When you are ready to bring a Revit file from a consultant into your file, you
may want to first do some maintenance on that file. Copy the file you have
received to your network. If the file you are receiving is a central file, you
should open the file by using the Detach From Central option, as shown in
Figure 4.2
Using the Detach From Central option
As mentioned earlier, you have the ability to remove worksharing from a
project file when using the Detach From Central option. The dialog box
shown in
Figure 4.3
provides options for preserving worksets or removing
them from the file.
