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Jinxt3r

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When linking a revit project file into 3d Studio Max, is it better to use the Local file or the Central file?  and why?

I need to link the file instead of inserting it because the project is undergoing constant changes that need to be refelcted in my 3D studio scene.

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teafoe5

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You would link the Central file as that is the file that is constantly being updated by the local files.

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Jinxt3r

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@ Teafoe5

That's what I was thinking, but I know from years of experience importing ACAD architecture files into 3dS that when some objects in the .dwg file are changed, they can interfere with material/modification overides in 3D max.  I am curious as to how much of an issue this is with Revit files and if it would happen more frequently with the local or the central file.

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alabaster2513

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I use central files for distributed rendering, xrefs, materials, etc... if you utilize more than one instance of max network files are less of a hassle

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