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bassman

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Im fairly new to Revit. I was sent a model, and I made it a central file. Then I created a Local file from that. Ive been working on that local file and syncing back to the central with no issues. The architecht sent me an updated model. When I try to sync to the new model, I get this message .. "Your Local file is not compatible with the central model", It says I have to create a new local file and copy paste any changes.,...I cant do that. Its too much work. I dont think the architect changed the version of Revit they are using halfway through a major project.

any ideas? Im using MEP 2013

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WWHub

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You should not have used the architects model.  You need your own model with the architect's model linked into it.  You need to read your HELP and on-line tutorials about the Revit file linking process.

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bassman

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Thats what i was afraid of. So I is there any way to save my views and import them into a new project?

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It might be easier to link the new model, and delete the old model. but keep the work ive done.

thoughts?

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You could delete all elements that are not yours and link in the architect's model.

I always recommend that linked models be kept in separate worksets so that they can be completely turned off in views.

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