Linking to Files with Fixed Filepaths

Some features in the Revit application refer to specific filepaths and folders. So, working together with a team (where not every computer will have the same filepaths) can create challenges.

One example of this challenge is working with materials image files:

• When you work with the images in the Autodesk Material Library (which is installed in the same location on every team member’s computer), the images are typically found in the same place — so, no problems are seen.
• When you create a new folder for your team to share image files, the key to success is to be able to use the same filepath on every team member’s computer. No changes — the text string that specifies the filepath must be the same for everyone.

We can use cloud-based file sharing services (like Google Drive and Autodesk Construction Cloud) to make the files available on every team member’s computer. But, we still need to implement a scheme for everyone to be able to access this shared cloud drive using the same filepath.