Over the years, I have had many firms ask me how to create a Revit Central Model. Therefore, I thought I would put it all down in one place for reference.
The example below is from the point of view of an Architectural firm. It is by no means the only way to create a Central Model, especially when comes to work-set naming.
I hope you find this helpful.
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Applications Expert, Building Solutions. Tom is an experienced BIM/CAD/project manager who leads teams of design professionals in the highly competitive field of architecture and building systems. An early adopter of CAD in the 1980s, Tom has strong technical qualifications built on a track record of more than 27 years of hands-on CAD use and implementation of technology in many diverse production environments. His background in industry helps him optimize the use of design technologies to improve workflow and ensure a positive return on technology investments. Tom holds professional certifications in AutoCAD Architecture and Revit Architecture. He is also an Autodesk Certified Instructor. He has spoken/taught at Autodesk University from 2006 to present.
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