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This is the easiest way to share models and allow nonusers to make comments on preset views.
The site works best with Google’s Chrome web browser and works well on either a Mac or PC.

The Bottom Line

Understand key worksharing concepts. Once the team has created local files, it is neces-
sary to understand how to keep both the local files and the central file up to date as changes
occur on the project. Doing so ensures that everyone is working from an updated and recent
copy of the model at all times.
Master It Once you’ve begun working in your local file, how do you publish your
changes to the central file? How do you download changes from the central file to your
local file?
Enable worksharing on your project. Knowing how to activate and utilize worksharing is
indispensable to working in a team environment using Revit.
Master It How do you transition a single-user Revit file to a multiuser environment us-
ing worksharing?
Organize worksets in your model. There is no single rule for organizing worksets in your
project models; however, they can be used to your team’s advantage. You can use worksets to
better organize larger projects and for additional visibility control.
Master It How do you assign objects to worksets? How do you change an object’s work-
set assignment?
Manage workflow with worksharing. Once the central file has been created, you’ll need to
organize and structure the model into logical worksets to maintain workflow with Revit.
Master It How do worksets differ from layers in 2D CAD? What are some logical ways
to create worksets within a model?
Understand element ownership in worksets. Editing elements in a central file means you
have sole ownership over further changes to those elements. Understanding the permissions
is critical to working in a team.
Master It How do you edit an element in the model if someone has already taken own-
ership of it in a worksharing environment?
Collaborate in the cloud. Not all of your team members will be Revit-savvy and know how
to use the tools. Additionally, not everyone on the team will have a copy of Revit, but you
might still need their input and comments on the design. Learning to leverage complemen-
tary tools to Revit is critical to keeping a project moving smoothly.
Master It How do you use the cloud to get feedback from non-Revit users on a project
team?

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