Link 2020.1 model to 2020.2.3 model

[cholden]

Honest question that I haven't been able to find a straight answer for: If my structural team is working in their model (Revit version 2020.2.3) and our architectural team is working in our model (Revit 2020.1) there shouldn't be any issues right? We've all always said everyone should be in the same version when working together in the same model, but does that rule apply to linked models? I've always defaulted to trying to get the whole team to upgrade together to the same point version as best practice, but it's getting harder to coordinate. I haven't found a straight answer which makes me think it's only critical when people are in the same model. I kinda feel silly that I haven't clarified this in my 13+ years of using the software. Any wisdom out there?

[cholden]

Honest question that I haven't been able to find a straight answer for: If my structural team is working in their model (Revit version 2020.2.3) and our architectural team is working in our model (Revit 2020.1) there shouldn't be any issues right? We've all always said everyone should be in the same version when working together in the same model, but does that rule apply to linked models? I've always defaulted to trying to get the whole team to upgrade together to the same point version as best practice, but it's getting harder to coordinate. I haven't found a straight answer which makes me think it's only critical when people are in the same model. I kinda feel silly that I haven't clarified this in my 13+ years of using the software. Any wisdom out there?

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

In this case, they should be identical build. 2020.1 and 2020.2 have major differences that required some corruption fixes. All teams should upgrade to match fixes in order to prevent corruption. 

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

In this case, they should be identical build. 2020.1 and 2020.2 have major differences that required some corruption fixes. All teams should upgrade to match fixes in order to prevent corruption. 

[barthbradley · Accepted solution]

FWIW: All our contracts specifically mention Build.  It absolutely can be a big deal.  

[barthbradley · Accepted solution]

FWIW: All our contracts specifically mention Build.  It absolutely can be a big deal.  

[cholden]

That's what I'd always assumed and have always been careful. It's just not easy to find documentation for it. Thanks @Anonymous  and @barthbradley !

[cholden]

That's what I'd always assumed and have always been careful. It's just not easy to find documentation for it. Thanks @Anonymous  and @barthbradley !