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🔍 Scan Element Sharing Info

Scan Element Sharing Info reveals comprehensive collaboration details about any Revit element, including creation history, ownership, and synchronization status in workshared projects.
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Overview​

This essential collaboration tool provides instant access to detailed sharing information for any Revit element in workshared environments. Perfect for tracking element ownership, understanding modification history, and managing team coordination in collaborative projects.

Key Features​

Usage includes:

  • Element Creation History: Discover who originally created any selected element.
  • Ownership Tracking: Identify current element owner and responsibility.
  • Modification History: See who last changed the element and when.
  • Central Model Status: Check synchronization status with the central model.
  • Workset Information: View which workset contains the selected element.
  • Collaboration Insights: Essential data for team coordination and conflict resolution.

Requirements​

Before using Scan Element Sharing Info, ensure your environment meets the following prerequisites:

 Autodesk Revit: From version 2020 to newest.
 NonicaTab: NonicaTab Pro or NonicaTab Free.
 A Workshared Document: Tool requires collaborative/workshared Revit file (not standard local files).

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Usage​

Basic Element Information Scanning​

  1. Verify Workshared Environment: Ensure you're working in a workshared/collaborative Revit document:
    • Workshared Required: Tool only functions with central model files
    • Local Files Won't Work: Standard local Revit files cannot provide sharing information
  2. Navigate to NonicaTab → Scan Element Sharing Info.
  3. Select Element: Click "Select Element" and choose any element in your model.
  4. Run Analysis: Click "Apply and Run" to generate the comprehensive information report.

Information Report Details​

The tool provides detailed information across several categories:

  1. Element Identity:
    • Element Type: Specific category and family name (e.g., "Solar wall (full height panels)")
  2. Workset Assignment:
    • Workset Name: Which workset contains the element
  3. Collaboration Status:
    • Central Model Status: Synchronization state with central model
    • CurrentWithCentral: No additional changes in central model
    • Other Status Types: Various synchronization states as applicable
  4. Ownership and History:
    • Original Creator: Who first created the element in the project
    • Current Owner: Who currently owns/controls the element
    • Last Modified By: Most recent person to make changes to the element

Team Collaboration Workflow​

  1. Conflict Resolution:
    • Identify who owns elements causing conflicts
    • Contact appropriate team member for coordination
    • Understand modification history for troubleshooting
  2. Quality Control:
    • Track element creation for accountability
    • Verify proper workset assignment
    • Monitor central model synchronization status
  3. Project Management:
    • Assess team member contributions
    • Understand workflow patterns
    • Coordinate element ownership transfers

FAQ​

Scan Element Sharing Info requires a workshared/collaborative Revit document. Standard local files don't contain the sharing information needed for this analysis. You must be working in a central model environment.

"CurrentWithCentral" indicates that the element has no additional changes in the central model and is synchronized. This means your local version matches the central model's version of this element.

The tool analyzes one element at a time. For each element you want to investigate, select it individually and run the analysis to get its specific sharing information.

The tool shows you who currently owns the element. You'll need to coordinate with that team member to either have them make the changes or transfer ownership if appropriate for your project workflow.

Yes, you can scan sharing information for any Revit element including walls, doors, furniture, annotations, and other model components, as long as you're working in a workshared environment.