", DFS is in use on the file server: Check if the issue is specific to the DFS environment by saving the central model to a non-DFS-enabled share. The Worksharing dialog displays, showing the default user-created worksets (Shared Levels and Grids, and Workset1). Maybe the problem is that there is no workset or workset is not activated in the project which is why it's greyed out. Do not sell or share my personal information. Try having another project participant attempt to open the central file to rule out a profile/system-specific issue. When browsing to a central file to start working in a project, the 'Create New Local' option is grayed out in Revit: Only the 'Detach from Central' option is available when attempting to work with the central file. Do the users experiencing the issue have write permissions to the directory the default path for user files is pointing to? Revit Mechanical & Electrical Systems 2018 Certified Professional, The file does not use worksets (occasionally to blame), The network connection/resource is busy, or disconnected (likely culprit), Someone is creating a local at the same moment (less often, but happens), Opening a file created in a newer version of Revit (less often), File is a Local file (user copied a local over a central), The network path at each workstation is not the same as each other (very likely culprit). Close the project. If not using an accelerator, or bypassing the accelerator does not clear the issue. The central model has issues that needs to be investigated. Ok man, just in the slightest case you are not a bored internet troll I will tell you that almost none of the architects use the cloud or collaboration tools correctly. I am having this same issue, even outside of BIM 360. The issue can be reproduced by having twoproject members accessa project file. Make sure that theRevitOptions setting for. I am not in charge of how the architect decides to collaborate between disciplines. Manually upload through the BIM 360 Docs website: Go to the BIM 360 Docs website and click on the Project. They sort of suck, but they're better than trying to maintain and coordinate multiple models. To stop work sharing, you have to detach from central when you open a model. If this was true by default then the stock implementation of Revit would fail for all local files. No Home Folder configured. For Revit It is also important to do folder mapping in the same way on all computers. Uninstalled and reinstall Revit 2016, checked registry for any entry pointing to UNC path \\servername\project1\revit, Installed the same version of Revit as everyone else. In your screenshots, you are trying to open that Local Model, that's why you can't save it as local: it's already local. Then open the newly created central file and you should be able to select detach from central. (Seeing as you received it from the Architect). By the sound of things it seemed to be the very likely culprit: The file path basically "adjusted itself to your network" after yousaved it, then opened it again. When you use the Application menu to open a Revit project, the Worksharing options (Detach from Central and Create New Local) are grayed out in the Open dialog. "The central model has been copied or moved" when creating a local model in Revit, "The central model cannot be found, perhaps due to a lost network connection" when syncing in Revit, Autodesk support for Distributed File System (DFS), Using Revit files with Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, SharePoint, ShareFile, Google Drive, Autodesk Drive, "Revit cannot create a local copy of the central file " when opening a central model in Revit | Revit | Autodesk Knowledge Network, Create New Local Disabled in Revit when working from home on VPN after working on office network, Do not sell or share my personal information. Again, not sure what the problem was but thanks for your feedback, Rudi. The alternate has since been discarded but now every time I open the File I get a message " this local file has been copied" and tells me that in order to fix this I must save as the central file. 2. Fabio Itiro Sato| @fabioisato| Fabio Sato. This path: \\Ed2-rvaldes\3354_residencial habana, The path is of the central file is: D:\01_PROYECTOS\3354_RESIDENCIAL HABANA\160_ANTEPROYECTO\01_REVIT. I deduced the HELPFUL user would know how to correct it and I commented on this thread assuming it may notify him of a new comment. I have a BIM 360 cloud model I am trying to just save a backup locally before I make a bunch of changes to the model (yes I know BIM 360 saves a bunch of these files automatically). Share your knowledge, ask questions, and explore popular Revit MEP topics. Collaboration tab > Collaborate > Within network > then save as > Project > Options > Make Central. To connect to the new location every time you log on . Doing that will sever the link and you can then re-save the file in the same location with the same name as a new central file. Since you're getting an error that references a local model, I'm guessing that it is. I open my local file through Revit, check "Detach From Central", then try to do a Save As and it forces the detached local to become a Central model when saved. Opens all worksets in the central model. Did you relinquish all worksets in the Central model, i.e. You do not need to create worksets at this point. Could youfix it? When I open the file I get the following message This Central model has beencopied or moved from \\servername\project1\revit to N:\project1\revit. Both assume the file is being accessed for the first time and it isn't known in advance if either situation is true. Initial status is based on when the file was last opened. Forum Discussions and Support AEC Revit Revit Platform Support Using Revit MEP 2012. Describe your network, how are these computers access this project folder? If it has no worksets, it cannot be a central model. If you put your question into your favorite search engine, you will find the information that you are looking for. Thanks for the suggestion. I'm curious as to why you need to enable worksharing if what you want to do is detach from central. However, when I go to Save As and select Options, the box for 'Make this a Central Model after save' is checked and greyed out so I cannot uncheck it. Am I missing something? All users should save their own local copy of the central model, edit locally in this workspace, and then synchronize with central to publish changes to the central model so that other users can see their work. then re-open the file and make sure to that create new local is checked. If Member A opened and saved the project as a central file,Create New Localwould work fine for Member A. In the Save As dialog, specify a file name and directory location for the central model. The actual central file is somewhere hidden on the BIM360 platform, and Revit (and thus the user) never actually has direct access to it, and so you can't detach from the Central itself, bu you can from the local as it would be on a local network. At that point they just need to make that new file a central model again.Collaborate Tab > Click worksets button > then click "OK" to enable worksharing > then click "OK" again > then save and close the file. Use the central model. How to create a Central Model file with Autodesk Revit Products and versions covered John Offield at Seiler Design Solutions, LLC May 15 2020ScreencastBeginner Add to Collection The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported. Create a local file grayed out? To translate this article, select a language. In your screenshots, you are trying to open that Local Model, that's why you can't save it as local: it's already local. Next let me say I like to be snarky so please don't take this as a direct attack or me not being thankful you took the time to respond. To enable worksharing and create a central model. Important: Everyone needs to make a new Local file. Welcome to Autodesks Revit MEP Forums. Only worksets open in the last session open. Kudos are always welcome . If you want this file to remain a central file, resave the file as a central file.". Folder where the Revit file is, has not restrictions and is shared to Domain Users (I even manually added User A manually and gave him full control). Map other PC's to the same location/same path format. Can't find what you're looking for? 3users could create new local and then sync. Select a default workset for local copies. Press. Whatpuchaczmsuggestedwas the cause of my issue. Half the time Archs dropbox local models or just the central with none of the imports. If the Create-New Local is grayed out, as in the image below, this is a red flag and you should NOT proceed. Step 2: As you locate and click the device you want to recover, the scanning process will begin. Check the file location path to see if there is a path? Autodesk does not warrant, either expressly or implied, the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information translated by the machine translation service and will not be liable for damages or losses caused by the trust placed in the translation service. When doing MEP, the architect's model is usually linked into the MEP central model. Select File tab in Revit- Options. Privacy | Do not sell or share my personal information | Cookie preferences | Report noncompliance | Terms of use| 2023 Autodesk Inc. All rights reserved, " when creating a local from the central model">, "Revit cannot create a local copy from the central file ". "Save As" back to back. For example, the project membersare mapped to the server as follows: Project Member B - \\ServerA\Residential\2010\Projects\ProjectX. To translate this article, select a language. regular business hours. Share your knowledge, ask questions, and explore popular Revit MEP topics. Working on a project with several central files. 3. For example your project folder is mapped to letter S:One user has mapped S: for \\10.10.10.5\Projects\Your Projectanother one has mapped S: for \\server00\Projects\Your Project. Autodesk does not warrant, either expressly or implied, the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information translated by the machine translation service and will not be liable for damages or losses caused by the trust placed in the translation service. Initial status is based on when the file was last opened. Opens specified worksets. Right click on "This PC" and select "Map a Network Drive". Lastly, you can store your Revit file in any location when . I'm having an issue with Revit 2016, two computers have the Create New Local greyed out, while three other computers are fine. Reset the user name to the previous value (from the step 3.1). Welcome to Autodesks Revit MEP Forums. That doesn't mean I don't know what how to use Revit. You need to find the "real" Central Model: Can't find what you're looking for? 2. 3. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. In the Save As dialog, rename the file, and click Options. Even other departments within a company usually prefer to have their own central model and import ours instead of the built-in tools. This will be the way you will upload various file types like; .dwg, .nwc, .ifc, etc. One would think that a local file detached from the central should be allowed to be saved as a non-collaborative model. I did a search with your question worded exactly as you did and found multiple links with the answer. Ask the community or share your knowledge. Saved it as my local file. Resurrecting an old thread. Press Ctrl+A to select all worksets in this dialog. All times are GMT. In the future, I recommend using Design Options to create alternate layouts within a single model. Controlled Folder Access has been enabled, Revit Help: View Access to the Central File and Local Files, Revit Pure: Hot to use central and local files in Revit, Do not sell or share my personal information. How do I enable worksets in the model sent by the architect? If you discard work sets the detached model becomes truly detached and now a non-collaborative model. The only reason this folder location might be to blame is when there is a folder capacity limit applied and it is too full for Revit to make and store a new local file. Hi All, I need some file troubleshooting help. A couple more reasons the Create New Local option is disabled: The file does not have worksets enabled or the file is based on an older version of Revit than currently being used (meaning an upgrade is required). Oh geez sus kriste - I know that. H311, I have a hard enough time trying to get people not to import schedules from Autocad and use families. Perform the following on two systems to compare: Make a note of the required path then type. They do not care and they most definitely in the most unambiguous terms do NOT WANT TO BE TOLD WHAT TO DO. If you keep work sets the detached modelbecomes a new central model. What is the path? Autodesk does not warrant, either expressly or implied, the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information translated by the machine translation service and will not be liable for damages or losses caused by the trust placed in the translation service. If you are detaching it from central, it is becomeing it's own thing. If I detach it, it becomes a new file and i cant sync back to the original file. If it has worksets, it has to be a central model. But this won't workFor revit It is not the same. The Select detach destination dialog opens. Ask the community or share your knowledge. @willRYAZCpretty much. Save over the central model. The error is caused by one or more of the following possible scenarios: Two users (or more) having the same user name In a very rare case, certain user names Revit will just not accept, and have to change to something else. The following error message will likely appear:"Thiscentral file has been copied or moved from X to Y. Once the file is open, Save As with a new file name (eg. When you click Open, the Opening Worksets dialog displays. 7. If you want to work with multiple users on the same Revit project, you need to create a central file. Synchronize and reload work like new and metadata is OK. | BIM Implementer, Project & BIM Manager, Coordinator, MEP Engineer. The central model stores the current ownership information for all worksets and elements in the project, and acts as the distribution point for all changes made to the model. are you the owner of all worksets in the Central model? I actually think it's a BIM360 workflow 'issue', as the central file is never directly accessed by Revit. projectname_New Central). This page has been translated for your convenience with an automatic translation service. The way the path is defined on the PC that creates a central file defines how all PC's must access the central file. Press Ctrl+A to select all worksets in this dialog. I have no idea why, any thoughts? So it needed to become a central model to be utilized within our company before being sent back to the architect for collaboration. You hijacked a thread with an question different from the topic. After reviewing your file, click the recovery button to get it back. 2011-06-13, 09:42 PM #2. gvluisi. Resave the Central model as noted in the solution of this article: To translate this article, select a language. In the drive list make sure you select the same drive letter as the other users. Autodesk does not warrant, either expressly or implied, the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information translated by the machine translation service and will not be liable for damages or losses caused by the trust placed in the translation service. Privacy | Do not sell or share my personal information | Cookie preferences | Report noncompliance | Terms of use| 2023 Autodesk Inc. All rights reserved. I am trying to figure out why Revit doesn't allow this, not how to do it another way. Then your first save creates the central. If I did, I will write a followup. If the model was downloaded from BIM 360, try renaming it from an RVT to a ZIP file and open the ZIP. This means you are either not in the correct version of Revit for the selected file (upgrading would be bad or and newer file format simply cannot be opened) or you have selected a local file. Please make sure you are not working on the Central Model. Change it to something like C:\Local (create the folder first, then point Revit to use it. I made a new file with the architect's central file loaded in. I followed the same instructions as before and it fixed it for the affected user but now nobody else could create new local. etc. In the File Save Options dialog, select Make this a Central Model after save. I know there are other ways to do this so I'm not looking for a work around. The example below is from the point of view of an Architectural firm. It was the exact same topic. The model is stored on the Autodesk Account Collaboration for Revit service: The accelerator or host server is not working: Privacy | Do not sell or share my personal information | Cookie preferences | Report noncompliance | Terms of use| 2023 Autodesk Inc. All rights reserved. Meaning: User who made the central model saved it to a path (for example) P:\projects while in YOUR computer the P: drive is mapped to something else, or not mapped at all, OR, you have the correct P: mapped BUT you are using a UNC path (using the \\ symbols) to navigate the network instead of using the P: path. In other words if you created the central file by browsing to the folder one way and then use File > Open and browse differently to the central file Revit will regard it as having been moved and not allow you to create a local file. If you're not going to answer the question, don't comment. Can anyone offer any suggestions? We have this when the Revit installed do not match. The central file is located on the server.Then, each us. I'm glad you managed to resolve your issue. Ask the community or share your knowledge. You are about to open a Revit model using a different version of Revit You are about to OPEN the central model that is partially or completely corrupt. If you can do that without an error, verify that it's the original and not the alternate model. See the following help topic for initial troubleshooting on this topic: If the central model opens, then the issue is with writing the local model. Audit the model and be prepared to possible loss of work. Right-click a Revit central file and select Detach from central. Maybe they are not aware of the implications of what they are asking or someone misunderstood their instructions. Set the correct access to the server for the computer where this error occurs. Check the path name is correct C:\Users\Username\Documents as an example. This is not an official translation and may contain errors and inaccurate translations. Welcome to Autodesks Revit Architecture Forums. Go to Solution. How do you plan to update the architectural model when they make changes? Can't find what you're looking for? If you hadn't made a point to attack me personally when I just stated facts, I would be more than willing to help you out with your misconceptions and mistakes but I'm tired of the personal attacks. The model is displayed as central for the member who created it but other members cannot create local copies from their machines. . the server where the central file is turned off, . you need to detach always all files you are not saving as a central mode, REVIT EXPERT ELITE is it working for you ? Both users are in the same Domain Users group. That means I need to export from the linked file, not from the central? Whatever you can still create and work with this central model file. Create your central model again everything will work fine after you do this. When create local file, there was still the file in my d drive but revit mep no longer asking for overwrite local file. This is the same location on your network. Make this a Central Model after save, Option unchecked & not greyed out. I mean, sure I can do all the stuff you suggested . By sending copies for collaboration they control revisions that are sent out and can internally check and correct issues before other people spend time trying to match up with things that are temporary. The first file I opened was a model received from an Architect. When he opens from the same central file location - the check box is greyed out and does not allow him to make a local copy, but asked him to copy the central file instead. File PnntRange Current window -Vtste portion of current window Selected views/sheets Preview FIGURE 2-6.1 Print dialog Options Number of . For example, if your central model is called OfficeBuilding_CentralFile, you see the project file and the backup folder (OfficeBuilding_CentralFile_backup) in the directory. Detaching and creating new central Revit model You just have to go into the newly created file and make it collaborative. If using an accelerator, bypass it by removing the RSACCELERATOR<. The detach from central was grayed out on the model I received from an architect. Not sure what you did wrong. Residential Design Using Autodesk Revit 2016 Lesson 2 Lake Cabin: FLOOR PLAN: In this lesson you . In the File Save Options dialog, select Make this a Central Model after save. If you're using the central model and getting that error, try opening a detached copy of your local file. then you get the opinion to make a central model or not. Share your knowledge, ask questions, and explore popular Revit Architecture topics. The most common cause of this behavior is in the context of file-based worksharing when project membersare accessing the central model through different paths: "The central model cannot be found, perhaps due to a lost network connection. Opens specified worksets. By default, the local file is created in MyDocuments folder, and your username will be added to the file name, like in the example below: SYNCHRONIZE Screen capture of the full post including screenshots: My other older self here: http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/46056. @TripleM-Dev.netfirst let me say thank you for responding. Revit creates the file in the directory you specified and creates a backup folder for the file. This is not an official translation and may contain errors and inaccurate translations. That means you are not opening a Central Model, but a local model. http://bimboom.blogspot.com/2010/10/why-is-create-new-local-grayed-out.htmland. One mapped by domain second by IP address. Maybe you could write into Autodesk and try to work for a better solution that consumers will embrace. In Revit, go to the application menu click on Save as, Project and name it the same as the original Central file name and in the original location. How to create a central model file with Autodesk Revit from a project file, setup basics of collaboration and worksets, also how to create Local files to have multiple users in a project and how to monitor who and what is happening within the project. Is it possible that someone, opened by mistake the central file? More posts you may like r/StructuralEngineering 10 days ago Switching jobs 106 50 r/StructuralEngineering This page was generated at 07:34 PM. .maybe you are working directly in the central model? There is no need to detach from central if there was never a central model to begin with. Browse. If the latter, don't do that. You got me thinking and here is my breakdown and thoughts. Does anyone have any ideas as to why this is happening? Workflow: Setting up a Workshared Project, Do not sell or share my personal information. Specify different worksets or click OK to confirm the default. Just got Revit 2017 installed. Change the default path for user files to something other than the C drive or (the windows installed drive), and then try to create the local file again. Are you trying to open the model from the central file or from your local? 'Accept as solution' . In my experience, clients like it when you tell them they are asking for something that is going to cause trouble down the line. Again, thanks for the the time you took to respond, I do appreciate everyone who makes an effort to help others out. Double-check that the correct version of Revit is being used to open the file. Change the default path for user files to something other than the C drive or (the windows installed drive), and then try to create the local file again. If this helped solve your issue - remember to 'accept as solution' to help other find answers! Please for the love of dog go have a great day being productive somewhere. Thanks in advance. To translate this article, select a language. Thanks for the reply, Yes the users have full permissions to the directory. In the Open workset default list, select one of the following. Work shared central model on the server: Make this a Central Model after save, Option - unchecked & not greyed out. All suers are in the same OU in Active Directory. This forum is for community support, not chiding anonymous users to fulfill some need for arrogant superiority. Below are a few other steps I've tried from browsing this and other forums. Can't uncheck Make this a Central Model after save. Since you are saving a cloud shared model to another location that BIM360 does not save files (and you cant break work sharing when saving) it has to be a central model when saved locally. Therefore, I thought I would put it all down in one place for reference. BTW, here is the page I got when I put your question into my favorite search engine: https://www.bing.com/search?q=How+do+I+enable+worksets+in+the+model+sent+by+the+architect%3F&FORM=ED To satisfy your curiosity, it was because I will be working on the model concurrently with others. Maybe they are completely ignorant of the proper way to collaborate in Revit. Ask the community or share your knowledge. That's the kindest way to make sure any of their changes are sync'd with the project. August 20, 2020, 04:46 PM. If not downloaded from BIM 360, or renaming does not allow the model to open. Hope this makes sense and thanks for helping me understand this. The central file is located on the . I had no luck trying this. I can do that just fine. did you dettach from central when opening ? I just set up a brand new PC, and I am experiencing the same issue on the new PC when User A is logged in but not User B. Or at least it used to. Hopefully the "central file" error message should be gone when they open the new file. Its not so big problem. Now open and "Create New Local" should be available. (You really should have started your own thread.). Did not fix the problem The main complaint is that it causes sync to be too slow or that things move around too much while multiple disciplines are working on the model simultaneously, i.e. Until you create a workset, revit sees no need for the central file. In the Open workset default list, select one of the following. This is not an official translation and may contain errors and inaccurate translations. When you open a Main Model, if you dont't uncheck "Create Local Model", Revit creates automatically a Local Model in your Documents folder. )Revit Mechanical & Electrical Systems 2018 Certified Professional | Revit MEP & Architecture 2015 Certified Professional AutoCAD 2015 Certified Professional | Autodesk Building Performance Analysis (BPA) Certificate If this post resolved your issue, kindly Accept as the Solution below. Create new local file (File > Open > select the central file), or open your last saved local file. Detached from Central Model, Open it. Opens specified worksets. At that point they just need to make that new file a central model again.Collaborate Tab > Click worksets button > then click OK to enable worksharing > then click OK again > then save and close the file. Local files folder is "My Documents" - which is a terrible choice. I just checked and all the computers match. Click File tab Save As (Project). Go to the application menu and click on Save as, Project and name it the same as the original Central file name and in the original location. ?i'm having the same issue and don't know what to do . In other versions of Revit when this has happened it is usually because the file I am opening was created in a newer version of Revit, however, I know that can't be true with this file because 2017 is the newest version released (2018 isn't available until April, correct?). Hence why it is checked and greyed out. Open the central model with "Detach from Central" checked. FILE > OPTIONS > FILE LOCATIONS > "Default path for user files". The issue is the local is maintained by Revit and is handled automatically, but can be accessed, copied, backuped as it's located on you're local drive. Privacy | Do not sell or share my personal information | Cookie preferences | Report noncompliance | Terms of use| 2023 Autodesk Inc. All rights reserved. Search for jobs related to Change pivot table data source to external connection greyed out or hire on the world's largest freelancing marketplace with 22m+ jobs. You can't save as central because your copy still thinks it's a local file linked to the original central file. a.If you select options you will notice that Make this a Central Model after save and Compact are greyed out and pre-checked. There is one more thing to say to this topic. Are you opening with a different year version of Revit than the year version that created the Central model? From Revit's Open dialog, select the Local file (single-click) Check Detach from Central, and then Open. Started your own thread. ) forum Discussions and Support AEC Revit Revit Platform Support using Revit MEP 2012 prefer. For all local files folder is `` my Documents '' - which is a path \01_PROYECTOS\3354_RESIDENCIAL HABANA\160_ANTEPROYECTO\01_REVIT FLOOR! Is checked at this point stop work sharing, you need to create a workset, EXPERT... Support AEC Revit Revit Platform Support using Revit MEP no longer asking for overwrite local file detached from topic. Of BIM 360 Docs website: go to the directory the default 'accept as solution to! Rule out a profile/system-specific issue that consumers will embrace Revit Revit Platform Support using Revit MEP.! Notice that make this a central file & quot ; this PC & # x27 ; s to the 360. Never a central model after save connect to the previous value ( the... When you click open, save as > project > Options > file LOCATIONS > `` default path user! Member a 360, or bypassing the accelerator does not allow the revit make central file greyed out downloaded... Following on two systems to compare: make a central model - remember to 'accept as solution ' to other! The point of view of an Architectural firm 's central file or from your local location for the computer this. 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