Cloud Workshared Models linked files are repathing when opening with Revit

Autodesk Support

Feb 10, 2025


Products and versions covered


Issue:

When opening Cloud Workshared models, all linked models re-path to the local C:\ drive in Revit.

Solution:

Update Revit

If working with Revit 2021 or earlier, see the following article for updates that may help address this behavior: The path changes to an absolute path pointing to the Collaboration Cache folder when linking a cloud model in Revit


Force Relinquish

If Force Relinquish was used, see the following article: Saved path changes from BIM 360 to the Collaboration Cache folder in Revit cloud workshared models


CollborationCache

If the options above are not clearing the behavior, see the following article for information on How to clear a corrupt/damaged cloud workshared model or outdated link from the system in Revit

Clean Reinstall Revit

Perform a clean uninstallation of Revit and then re-install it.

Products:

Revit; Revit Cloud Worksharing; All Cloud Products;


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