How to upload new version of a non-workshared model to BIM Collaborate Pro

[Anonymous]

I have a Mechanical consultant Revit file that I have uploaded to our BIM 360 Document Management using the following process:

Upload a Non-Workshared Model to BIM 360 Document Management (Cloud Models for Revit)

We are linking this file into our Architecture Revit file. I would like to upload a new version of this non-workshared model, so that I can view/compare previous versions. 

When I try to upload, I get the error below:

When I tried using Autodesk Desktop Connector, I get the error below

 

When I tried uploading online through BIM 360 Documents, I get the error below:

Is there any way for me to upload a new version to the same location so I can easily compare to previous versions?
Thanks in advance!

[jade.l]

Hi David, 

From your description, it looks like the mechanical consultant doesn't work on the non-workshared cloud model directly. If mechanical consultant work on the cloud model, he or she could publish a new version so that you could be able to get a new version in Docs. By reviewing different versions in BIM 360 Documents, you view/compare previous versions.  As for a new local model from mechanical consultant, you will have to upload it again with a different name.

[Anonymous]

Hello Jade,

That is correct, the consultant is not using the cloud at all, and sends us periodic model updates. I agree, uploading as a new name is the easiest way to link into our model, but it won't allow us to "version" the consultant file. So far, I have not been able to find a way to do so.

[sasha.crotty]

Hi David,

The suggestion to upload via Docs/Desktop Connector with a different name is a one-time operation. You can re-upload the model with the same name for subsequent versions from the consultant. 

The problem you're encountering now is that you have created a cloud model (which can't be replaced via re-upload) which is why Desktop Connector and Docs are blocking the operation. If you delete the cloud model or use a new name, you should be able to upload RVTs and they'll get versioned as you expect.

Thanks,

Sasha

[julien.boisvert]

I'm having the same problem in a project. We are working with a partner when it would be easier to work off of BIM360 design. We are being sent Arch model by a third party (not on BIM360) that we need to link in our cloud model. We can't/don't want to use desktop connector so it seemed like a good idea to try "save as cloud model". It doesn't seem like we will be able to update that model when we are sent a new version...

What would be the proper way to use a third party model that does not have collaboration licences/does not have access to BIM 360 in our BIM360 cloud models?

[sasha.crotty · Accepted solution]

Hi Julien,

The integration with Desktop Connector is specifically designed to solve this problem. DC is the sync tool that enables Docs-based RVT files to be accessible to Revit for multiple users. In fact, it's the primary use case for why we supported Desktop Connector-based links in Revit. So the answer to "what would be the proper way?" is Desktop Connector. 

That said, there are definitely workarounds like a shared network location, but then the Architect's file does not reside in Docs.

It would be helpful to know why you're not able to use Desktop Connector.

Thanks,
Sasha