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🔄 Upgrade Revit Files

Upgrade Revit Files performs batch upgrading of multiple Revit files to newer versions, handling models, families, and linked documents more effectively than eTransmit.
Version 1.0 | Cleaners

Overview​

Updating multiple Revit files to newer versions can be time-consuming, especially when eTransmit fails to handle families properly or when dealing with complex linked document structures. This tool addresses these limitations by providing reliable batch upgrading that automatically handles folder structures, central models, workset management, and nested linked documents in a single operation.

Key Features​

Usage includes:

  • Batch File Upgrading: Process multiple Revit files simultaneously from older to newer versions.
  • Automatic Folder Recreation: Maintains source folder structure in target location.
  • Central Model Management: Automatically saves as Central and relinquishes worksets for team access.
  • Nested Link Processing: Handles linked documents and their sub-links automatically.

Requirements​

Before using Upgrade Revit Files, ensure your environment meets the following prerequisites:

 Autodesk Revit: From version 2020 to newest.
 NonicaTab: NonicaTab Pro.

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Usage​

Understanding File Version Upgrading​

  1. Standard eTransmit Limitations:
    • Don´t work with family files
    • May not handle complex linked document structures
    • Requires manual central model management
    • Limited batch processing capabilities
  2. Advanced Batch Upgrading (This Tool):
    • Reliable processing of both models and families
    • Automatic handling of linked documents and nested links
    • Built-in central model and workset management
    • Complete folder structure recreation

Basic File Upgrading Workflow​

  1. Open Current Revit Version: Start with empty file in the Revit version you want to upgrade TO.
  2. Navigate to NonicaTab → Upgrade Revit Files.
  3. Configure Source and Target: Set up your file processing locations using the steps below.

Source and Target Configuration​

  1. Select Source Folder:
    • Choose Source Directory: Browse to folder containing files to upgrade
    • Automatic Detection: Enable to automatically find all Revit files in source folder
    • File Selection: Review and check/uncheck specific files for processing
  2. Select Target Folder:
    • Choose Target Directory: Browse to destination folder for upgraded files
    • Recreate Folder Structure: Enable to maintain source folder organization in target
  3. File Processing Options:
    • Include Families: Ensure family files are included in upgrade process
    • Include Models: Process project and template files
    • Linked Document Handling: Automatically process linked files and nested links

Advanced Processing Features​

  1. Central Model Management:
    • Automatic Central Creation: Tool saves workshared models as Central
    • Workset Relinquishing: Automatically relinquishes all worksets for team access
    • Team Coordination: Eliminates manual central model setup steps
  2. Linked Document Processing:
    • Nested Link Handling: Processes linked documents and their sub-links
    • DWG Link Processing: Handles CAD links within Revit models
    • Folder Organization: Creates appropriate folders for linked document hierarchies
  3. Execute: Click Run to begin the batch upgrading process.

Complete Project Migration Workflow​

  1. Preparation:
    • Organize source files in logical folder structure
    • Ensure target folder has adequate space and permissions
    • Close any open source files before processing
  2. Processing Setup:
    • Select comprehensive source folder containing all related files
    • Enable automatic detection for complete file discovery
    • Choose target folder with appropriate naming convention
  3. Execution and Verification:
    • Monitor processing progress
    • Verify folder structure recreation in target location
    • Test upgraded files for proper functionality and links
  4. Team Distribution:
    • Upgraded central models ready for immediate team access
    • Worksets properly configured for collaborative work
    • Linked documents maintain proper relationships

FAQ​

This tool provides more reliable handling of family files, automatic central model management with workset relinquishing, and better processing of nested linked documents. eTransmit often struggles with families and requires manual central model setup.

Yes, the tool can process files from different older versions (e.g., 2020, 2021) and upgrade them all to your current Revit version in a single operation.

The tool automatically processes linked documents and creates appropriate folder structures. If a model has linked documents, it creates a folder for that model and processes all nested links, including DWG files.

No, the tool automatically saves workshared models as Central and relinquishes all worksets, making them immediately ready for team collaboration without manual setup.

Yes, when "Recreate Folder Structure" is enabled, the tool maintains the same folder organization as your source directory, making file organization consistent.

Yes, after automatic detection finds all files, you can check or uncheck specific files to control exactly which ones get processed in the upgrade operation.