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Reload. Loads the latest version of the linked model. You can also close the project and reopen it, and
the linked model is reloaded.
Import. Embeds the model into the project. This option is not available for Revit models.
Located In. Lists the sheet that contains the DWF markup import symbol.
Preserve Graphic Overrides. Maintains any graphic overrides on DWG, DXF, and DGN links, when the
links are reloaded.
Reference Type drop-down. Specifies whether this nested linked model is shown (Attachment) or hidden
(Overlay) when the host model is linked into another model. See
Models
Path Type drop-down. Specifies whether nested models file path are Relative or Absolute. The default is
Relative.
Directory Paths in Linked Models
A relative path defines the position of a linked file in a working directory such as a project folder. Its position
is defined by its relative location. An absolute path defines the location of a linked file on a disk or network
drive.
In general, you should use a relative path instead of an absolute path.
If you use a relative path and later move the project and the linked file together to a new directory, the
link is maintained. Revit tries to find the linked model by its relative position to the working directory.
If you use an absolute path and later move the project and the linked file to a new directory, the link is
broken. Revit tries to find the linked model in the specified directory.
An absolute path may be preferable when you link in a workshared project, such as a central file that other
users need to access. This file is likely not to move from its location on disk.
In the following image, a simple directory structure is used as an example.
In this instance, absolute and relative paths are defined as follows. Note the folder Working Directory. This
has been named as such for illustrative purposes. A working directory can possess any name.
File
sourcefile.rvt
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Absolute Path
C:\My Revit\Working Directory\source-
file.rvt
Showing or Hiding Nested Linked Revit
Relative Path
source-file.rvt