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Support cloud path for material libraries files

Support cloud path for material libraries files

Currently RVTs, DWGs, keynotes and assembly codes are supported for cloud pathing (Autodesk Desktop Connector).  Material libraries (.adsklib) are currently not supported for cloud pathing

7 Comments
dan.stine
Advocate

Yes,  this is very importance for fully adopting a BIM 360 Design workflow.

Anonymous
Not applicable

I am using work around for this issue.

I created BIM 360 project call material library. Then, I added additional rendering path to Revit.ini file using Autodesk desktop Connector. It works but there are some annoying process that you need to take. Accessing BIM 360 folder with Autodesk desktop connector to download file in order to cache them in before you open the Revit. You need to do this every single day before opening Revit session. However, you won't have missing link any more during your rendering. 

 

I think having cloud path for materials will be huge help since everyone needs to work from home these days.

 

michaelT8VWZ
Observer

Like many, our office is currently working from home. We use Enscape for our renders and we like to create materials using .jpg images and .jpg bumps etc. We share our files through a cloud and every time we upload/download updated revit files the materials are lost. It makes coordinating project renderings very tedious and time consuming with lots of 'doubling up' of work. 

Anonymous
Not applicable

Hi,

 

We too are using Enscape hosting our Revit materials on the cloud. Its has presented many challenges. Enscape crashing as materials are not loading properly. 

Status changed to: Accepted

Congrats! We think this is a great idea, so we've decided to add it to our roadmap. Thanks for the suggestion!

 

The Factory

Status changed to: Implemented

We are pleased to say that this has been implemented in Revit 2023! Thank you for your contribution to improving Revit!

 

-The Factory

dan.stine
Advocate

This is great news! Thanks so much Autodesk.

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