Server or Cloud? A Decision Guide for Revit and CAD Files
Put a Revit central model in the wrong sync folder and you can corrupt it for the whole team. This guide shows where each kind of file belongs, so you can choose between a server, Autodesk cloud, and SharePoint with confidence and move without losing work.
- Keep your Revit models safe from the wrong sync setup
- Choose between a server, Autodesk cloud, and SharePoint without a sales pitch
- Avoid paying for a move that makes your team slower
- Know what remote staff and multiple offices need before you decide
- Plan a move that doesn't cost you a week of work
- Vendor neutral, we're not selling you a platform
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Put Every File Where It Belongs
How Revit Files Work
Why central models and worksharing need special handling.
Local Server
When an office server is still the right call, and what it needs to stay reliable.
Autodesk Cloud
What Autodesk Docs and BIM Collaborate handle well, and what they cost.
SharePoint and OneDrive
Good for documents, risky for live Revit and CAD files. Here's why.
Hybrid Setups
The mix many small firms land on, and how to keep it from getting messy.
Moving Safely
A checklist for moving files without breaking links or losing versions.
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