All,
I have been searching the forums for some time now and as my mood turns grey (just like the unusual weather here in Denver, cloudy and rainy in August?), I decided to ask for a "little help from my friends".
I am working on a huge project and things are ticking along nicely, but we have gotten a request from the client to show the Central file name on our title block as opposed to the file path (the latter is much more useful imho). The request (along with an accompanying spreadsheet) as stated has 2 related parts. The first part is that the printed drawings should show only the name of the central model. Now, I know that the short answer is to put the Revit model name in the title block, but wait ‘til you here the second part. The client easily picked up on the fact that we are working in local models and performing STC’s. Their experience is that they have had problems with keeping central files updated while printing, and keeping them coordinated with any additional 3d studies. Again, I can’t stress how enormous this project is, but there is no way that we could stop production to print the entire thing (yes, we break it down as we print, but still). The implied solution is to work only in the central model.
I am looking for best practices and reasons not to work in the Central File, but I am sure that they may interpret my justifications as biased. I was almost certain that I had seen a list or thread that included vigorous arguments against working in the Central File (in spite of the fact that it theoretically can be done). I can’t find anything even after searching on various terms and phrases related to the subject.
Any help/guidance is greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Jeff