How to Create a Revit Central File | Revit 2020

In this video, you will learn how to create a central model in Revit 2020. Starting a project leaves you with a local file. In this video, I cover how to turn that local file into a work shared enable central file that other users can work in at the same time.

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[YOUTUBETAMIZHANDAA]

good understanding video I'm watching your videos continuously I'm very satisfied.

[architecturaldesigner]

I like all your videos, well done!!!👍

[JavierOropeza]

I had some questions that I kind of answered myself after watching this video a second time. After you save the second time Revit creates a file with your user ID as the Central File file name so in your case it added your EDU to the file. You did not go over what happens with the save button to the left of the save to Central button. I assume it just saves the local file and does not sync to Central. Very helpful video I learnt a lot from this one!

[marybethc]

Thank you for making all these informative videos to supplement my classroom instruction! Which video have you already created and would recommend for learning how to create VIEW TEMPLATES?
You know you're good when the college instructor recommends "How to Create a Revit Central File". Great Job!

[abdulsadiq]

Please explain the sync with central dialogue box options
What should be checked and when

[chenluzhang]

I have a question.
If I want my team mates to do there own part in one centural model, can we all synchronize the model? what if 2 teammates they both modified the same parts then what will happen? will the central model be the latest version from the guy synchronized?

[actimasprime]

Hi Bud . What do you think if the file you are creating the central file from a project that has a linked model in it ? also when the link in the model is updated what is the way to update it in all the models ? cheers

[andreadellai]

Hi AV! After to create the central model and the local models, I synchronized with the central model and all is right! When I want to open my local model to continue to project, have I to open the central model and check "open like local model" always?

(path) FILE>OPEN>PROJECT>CENTRAL MODEL> "open like local model"

Or have I to open the local model?

(path) FILE>OPEN>PROJECT>LOCAL FILE

Thanks for your videos! My knowledge is "growing" up everyday!

Regards, AD

[andreadellai]

Hi AV. Great video but I have some (stupid) questions.
1-When I create a Central Model, should I drew or put something in the project (you drew walls)?
2-When I create the Central Model, which option have I chose in the COLLABORATE TAB if I use Dropbox like the server? Network or BIM 360?

Regards AD

[jonomichi]

I think I’m confused is because you saved central file on your local C drive. In real firm practice, should central be saved on shared server? and local copy saved to own local computer drive?

[zhaoqingwang]

Thanks for teaching! Would you please give us some ideas regarding links for underlay and halftone functions/options? Much appreciated!

[rustyphilip]

excellent video
but I'm not sure where is the central file. if I'm not the person maintaining central file, how do I get it where doni keep it. I'm in different system right?

[jonomichi]

Great tutorial! I m a newbie for Revit sharing .. i am a Little confused, so the last file you opened was it a local file or central file? do people ever actually work in the central file at all? My understanding through your tutorial is that each team member is working on own local file and keep synchronizing to central. Right? Thanks

[aubreymoyo]

Hi AV. I'm trying to create a local file from an existing Central File stored in our server but the "create new local" box is greyed out and cannot be checked. Any suggestions?

[iftekharkhan]

Every user want to create a central file or Bim manager should create this file???