There should be different file types for central and local files. To avoid confusion and mistakes. For not overriding central with local file in the Windows Explorer. Out IT manager cleans up old and duplicate file on regular basis. He doesn't know the difference between central and local rvt files, nor he does care about it. He's just a digital janitor.
Some file types: rvtc for central, rvtl for local, rvtx for exchange with others.