Upgrade process for multiuser office

[ron.sanpedro]

I am trying to understand the intended upgrade process with regards to new builds.
With AutoCAD I create a network install point, I install with GroupPolicy, and I apply patches as needed to each install.
With Revit I create a network install point, I install with GroupPolicy, and when a new build comes out..., I can't install with GroupPolicy because Revit is already installed. Unless I create a new GPO for the new build. If I do, does the installer then see the current install and just cleanly update?
Also, given the issues I have read about with things like nested family behavior changes in 9.0, is there a way to update all files in a folder and sub-folders? The recomendation in the nested family post was to open the family in 9, change something and save, then go back and change the something back. Fine for a few families, pain for a library of families in a larger office.
We are just two users now, in our pilot, but I expect to be much more Revit centric sooner rather than later, and this is going to become a pain point if I don't learn to do it right.

Thanks,
Gordon

[Steve_Stafford]

...Unless I create a new GPO for the new build. If I do, does the installer then see the current install and just cleanly update?...When you set up the new install Revit will need to uninstall the earlier build and install the new. During the new build setup just be sure to not bother to install the content again.


...is there a way to update all files in a folder and sub-folders?...Yes here's a LINK (http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=10086&highlight=upgrade).


... The recomendation in the nested family post was to open the family in 9, change something and save, then go back and change the something back...This should be an extreme case where a family's individuality affected Revit's ability to upgrade it.

[dfriesen]

Yes here's a LINK (http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=10086&highlight=upgrade).Link no worky - could you please try again? Or post the title of the thread so it can be searched.

[Steve_Stafford]

It works for me...? I did a search for Upgrade > Username: Campbell > Find Posts by Member > Uncheck Exact Name

Thread Title: Upgrading Families in...yep...you guessed it...Revit Building - Families forum :wink:

You are looking for Steven Campbell's post on January 11th.

[ron.sanpedro]

So as I understand it, every new build requires another network deployment set up, then install the new network install, which uninstalls the old. Sorry to say, but patches make more sense. I only have two users now, but when I have twenty I am going to be real unhappy with that work process. I would much rather be able to roll out a patch to all machines in the Revit_Computers group, and the install happens when the machine is next booted. I would also prefer to be able to apply the patch to the network deployment as well, so the next fresh install of Revit is the patched one.
The current work process is ok for the sole proprietor, but just image the amount of effort required for a large office to keep up.
And this from the guy who complains to Autodesk all the time about the emphasis on large offices ;)

Best,
Gordon