What are models and projects?
- Models: A model is any Revit file (RVT) your team works on.
- Projects: A project is a collection of related models that belong together—usually because they’re part of the same real-world job or client work.
How your files are organized
Whenever you use Synchronize with Central (SwC) on a workshared Revit file:- The model is registered and key info like its name, file path, and project details is gathered.
- The model is matched to an existing project by looking at things like file names, BIM 360 project info, or where the central file is stored.
- If there’s no clear match, a new project is created or the model is kept “Unassigned” until you organize it.
Working with projects: public and restricted
Not every project should be visible to everyone. Both public and restricted project types are supported:- Public projects: Any team member can see and access these projects and their models.
- Restricted projects: Only admins and users who have actually worked on (synced with) one of the project’s models can view them. These projects are clearly marked with a blue lock icon for easy spotting.
Why organize this way?
- Clarity: See all the related models for a project together, along with their changes and history.
- Control: Easily manage who can access what, and keep private work confidential.
- Convenience: Automatic project matching saves you setup time and helps avoid mistakes.
Quick recap
| Term | What it Means in Kinship |
|---|---|
| Model | A single Revit file your team works on |
| Project | A group of related models for a single job or client |
| Public | Visible to your whole team |
| Restricted | Only for admins (or security admins if enabled) and those who’ve worked on it |