This chapter discusses worksets and worksharing in Autodesk Revit MEP 2016. It explains how to set up central files on a network server and local copies on workstations to allow for collaborative work. It describes how to use worksets to control ownership and visibility of elements and manage changes from multiple users. Users can create and manage their own worksets, borrow elements, and synchronize their local files with the central file.
This chapter discusses worksets and worksharing in Autodesk Revit MEP 2016. It explains how to set up central files on a network server and local copies on workstations to allow for collaborative work. It describes how to use worksets to control ownership and visibility of elements and manage changes from multiple users. Users can create and manage their own worksets, borrow elements, and synchronize their local files with the central file.
This chapter discusses worksets and worksharing in Autodesk Revit MEP 2016. It explains how to set up central files on a network server and local copies on workstations to allow for collaborative work. It describes how to use worksets to control ownership and visibility of elements and manage changes from multiple users. Users can create and manage their own worksets, borrow elements, and synchronize their local files with the central file.
Understanding Central Files • File Creation – Central file created by enabling Central file on worksharing, which is done by network server clicking the Worksets button • File Locations – Central file on network – Local copies on workstations
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Worksets • Worksets Dialog Box – Active workset • Objects placed in model will be part of the active workset – Editable column • Yes means that the current user has ownership of the workset – Borrowers • Users listed here are “borrowing” elements in the model – Opened column • Indicates that the elements on the workset are visible and available in the project
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Worksets • Borrowed Elements – When you edit or manipulate an element, you are “borrowing” that element – Only one user can borrow an element at a time – Synchronizing with Central relinquishes the element from your control
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Worksets • Creating New Worksets – User is the owner of any new worksets they create – Visible by default in all views setting – Must synchronize with central file to release ownership
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Local Files • Creating a Local File – Created automatically in Open dialog box when opening a central file – Location of local files is set in Revit Options – Local filenames are appended with username to keep track of ownership
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Local Files • Synchronizing with Central – Changes made to local file can be saved locally via the Save button – Synchronize with Central button saves changes in local file to the central file • Changes made by other users are written from central file to your local • Borrowed elements and owned worksets released • Options for relinquishing borrowed elements
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Managing Worksets • Model Elements – Belong to the workset that is active when they are placed into the model • Cursor tooltip indication of an element’s workset – Elements must be made editable to change their workset • Managing Worksets – Items on a deleted workset are not deleted by default • Dialog prompt for action
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Managing Worksets • Other Workset Types – Views and Sheets • Each view/sheet has a workset • Prevents multiple users from changing properties at same time – Families • Each family has a workset – Changing properties of a family borrows that workset – Project Standards • Settings such as line weights and object styles have a workset
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Managing Worksets • Visibility – Workset visibility is controlled via the Visibility/Graphics Overrides dialog box • Worksets can be shown, hidden, or their Global setting used • All items on a workset react to the setting, regardless of their category – Worksets can be opened or closed at file open