tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9240097.post2493212544574550818..comments2024-03-28T14:45:49.929-07:00Comments on Revit OpEd: Why Does My File Name Include the Word CentralStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14230364057800484763noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9240097.post-33747809985307006352012-10-24T06:41:14.427-07:002012-10-24T06:41:14.427-07:00Just like some users think that having "(reco...Just like some users think that having "(recovery)" at the end of the file name gives the file some super powers.Clayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04351766026487842820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9240097.post-15913765151105065832012-10-12T19:13:56.944-07:002012-10-12T19:13:56.944-07:00I like the file extension concept, I've had a ...I like the file extension concept, I've had a few people suggest that over the years.<br /><br />Including WS or worksharing or worksets in the name is a nice alternative.<br /><br />For many firms worksharing files are the rule not the exception. For them it doesn't really warrant the extra info, all files are using worksharing. It's a simple training item, once learned...move on.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14230364057800484763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9240097.post-67307122497217909082012-10-12T16:27:13.557-07:002012-10-12T16:27:13.557-07:00As Nick says adding Workshared instead of Central ...As Nick says adding Workshared instead of Central clears the confusion. If it says workshared vs. workshared_user then it's all good: you can differentiate between non workshared files that don't contain this and users can identify the central from their local.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05585551542599754090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9240097.post-7645520934491762632012-10-12T16:00:51.597-07:002012-10-12T16:00:51.597-07:00As I've suggested years ago, it would be nice ...As I've suggested years ago, it would be nice to have different file extensions such as:<br /><br />.rvt = non-workshared file<br />.rvc = workshared (central) file<br />.rvl = local file<br /><br />This would end all the confusion.<br /><br />As I've suggested years ago, it would be nice to have different file extensions such as:<br /><br />.rvt = non-workshared file<br />.rvc = workshared (central) file<br />.rvl = local file<br /><br />This would end all the confusion.<br /><br />Tom D. @reviteerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9240097.post-9923534061086694762012-10-12T13:22:20.261-07:002012-10-12T13:22:20.261-07:00I've said this many times before, but I wish t...I've said this many times before, but I wish the whole "Create Local File" option would just go away. The behind-the-scenes part still needs to works the same. There still needs to be a Local file, but I believe that Revit should just ALWAYS make a Local copy without the user knowing about it. The user should ALWAYS go to the network and ALWAYS open the "Central" file. Then Revit - behind the scenes and without user intervention - makes it's own Local Copy.<br />The way it is now, it's far too easy to open a no-longer-compatible local file, or open the Central directly (double-click, anyone?).<br />If this all happened out of sight, we'd see a lot less errors. Of course, an administrator needs some back-door method of opening the Central directly, but it shouldn't be easy to get to accidentally.DavePhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15422882545893464197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9240097.post-86191635654317079552012-10-11T17:58:46.321-07:002012-10-11T17:58:46.321-07:00Nick, I think seeing the word central in the local...Nick, I think seeing the word central in the local file name creates as much confusion as not seeing it in the central file can create. Pick your poison ;)<br /><br />Alfredo, I prefer to make a new local file each day regardless. I append a time stamp to the existing file and clean out the extra files that accumulate every now and then. The local file isn't meant to be "precious", its a throw away working copy of the project.<br /><br />On large teams I find that a new local is a must to avoid large discrepancies in file "synchronicity" because people contribute at different intensity and frequency.<br /><br />Solo practitioner's can usually get away with the same local everyday, if they choose to use worksets at all..Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14230364057800484763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9240097.post-16205474107256615312012-10-11T16:59:56.922-07:002012-10-11T16:59:56.922-07:00Steve, what is your preference/opinion about these...Steve, what is your preference/opinion about these 2 methods for a user who open his/her share of the work every day: 1) Opening an existing local copy by double clicking on a shortcut icon, or 2) Creating a new local every day by opening the central with "create local copy" and "overwrite existing file"?Alfredo Medinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06998597439608444010noreply@blogger.com