Central file shortcut that create a local copy of a central file

[Nurlan-A.]

Shortcut to a central file on the Recent Files screen should create a local copy of a central file on click. Right click - open central file directly.

Ability to create such shortcut on Recent Files screen.

[dplumb_BWBR]

I had a similar idea a while ago, but it never went anywhere, and has been archived.

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-ideas/hide-the-quot-local-copy-quot-process/idi-p/6340481

Basically, I want "regular" Revit to work just like Revit Server or C4R, where you are never aware that there IS a "Local Copy"

[Nurlan-A.]

Yes, similar, but a bit complicated. I think the shortcut idea is easier to implement.

Proposed workflow:

• Central file (CF) created.
• User opened the CF once - the shortcut to CF was created.
• User will create new local by clicking on that shortcut. 

The shortcuts should be sorted by type on start screen - recent ones at the bottom and CF at the top.

Now we have to hide the recent files start screen and create bunch of places in open dialog - not a big deal but 

why not create more useful and "smart" start screen?

[sasha.crotty]

I'm happy to announce that Revit 2019.1 makes a significant change in this behavior with the new Revit Home. Check it out and let us know what you think!

[GallowayUS_com_RonAllen1]

Hi @sasha.crotty  - I think  this Previous discussion organizing local files  Was leaning towards this...

What if we could substitute or add predefined substitutions based on the data in the central files (or 360?)

[HE-MJJ]

I like Ron Allen's idea!

I posted about this some while ago, but it got archived. I reaaly don't understand why, because now my Documents folder has been a mess ever since I've started to use Revit.

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/revit-ideas/define-a-per-project-local-file-location/idc-p/8606343#M2...