ron.sanpedro
2006-04-27, 04:34 PM
I am attempting to get my head around the best way to install and manage content with Revit in a networked environment. I am at the Edit Installation Settings stage of building a Network install, and I can't find any
Specifically, there is the Default File Locations, User files option. What are "User files" in this context? Is this project files? Or some sort of user specific family library?
Also, in the library list, I have a lot of duplicates. There is an Imperial Library option that points to a path of "Imperial Library", no drive or UNC path. Then there is Imperial Library (1) that points to the MS Labrynth (ie Documents and Settings...), then there is Imperial Library (1) (1) that points to my network share where I have stuff. SO, what is that first one that seems to point at nothing? And what is considered best practice? I had thought to put all the content on the server to speed the installs (no actual content installed, just pointed to) and to ensure consistancy. Or is that an AutoCAD mindset?
Also, on the rendering front, I have default pathing to Program Files, Network shares and Labrynth. Colors and materials are a BIG deal around here, and one thought was to point the installs only to a network share for materials, and put things there that have "passed muster". The Graphics Manager would have the full library available to work from. Again, best practice?
If there is a PDF out there somewhere that explains all this, I would love to find it. The user guide says nothing more than "enter the correct information here" but tells me nothing about what that information should be!
Much thanks,
Gordon
Specifically, there is the Default File Locations, User files option. What are "User files" in this context? Is this project files? Or some sort of user specific family library?
Also, in the library list, I have a lot of duplicates. There is an Imperial Library option that points to a path of "Imperial Library", no drive or UNC path. Then there is Imperial Library (1) that points to the MS Labrynth (ie Documents and Settings...), then there is Imperial Library (1) (1) that points to my network share where I have stuff. SO, what is that first one that seems to point at nothing? And what is considered best practice? I had thought to put all the content on the server to speed the installs (no actual content installed, just pointed to) and to ensure consistancy. Or is that an AutoCAD mindset?
Also, on the rendering front, I have default pathing to Program Files, Network shares and Labrynth. Colors and materials are a BIG deal around here, and one thought was to point the installs only to a network share for materials, and put things there that have "passed muster". The Graphics Manager would have the full library available to work from. Again, best practice?
If there is a PDF out there somewhere that explains all this, I would love to find it. The user guide says nothing more than "enter the correct information here" but tells me nothing about what that information should be!
Much thanks,
Gordon