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BIMcloud Basics - Send and Receive in Teamwork
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In Archicad's collaborative environment, the "Send & Receive" function in Teamwork is essential for keeping the project synchronised and consistent across all team members. Unlike the traditional "Save" or "Save As" options, this function enables smooth, efficient collaboration, ensuring all changes are updated in real time.
What Is "Send & Receive"?
"Send & Receive" is a function that lets Archicad users sync their work with the BIMcloud server and download any changes made by other team members. This function is crucial for ensuring all project participants work with the most up-to-date information.
How It Works
DELTA-Server Technology
The "Send & Receive" function is based on Archicad's DELTA-Server technology, which minimises network traffic by sending only the changes that have been made, rather than the entire project file. This ensures efficient, reliable data exchange, whether working in the office or remotely.
Send and Receive Procedure
It's a good idea to set up a standard procedure for sending and receiving project changes. Here's a practical example:
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Making Changes: Rachel, a structural engineer, makes changes to the project's structural elements, such as resizing a column.
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Send & Receive: Once Rachel has finished her changes, she clicks the "Send & Receive" button to sync her work with the server.
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Team Synchronisation: Gabriel, from the architecture team, also clicks the "Send & Receive" button in his Archicad.
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Project Update: As a result, the column updated by Rachel becomes visible to both her and Gabriel, ensuring they both work with the most recent version of the project.
Benefits of "Send & Receive"
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Efficiency: Minimises network traffic and speeds up the synchronisation process.
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Reliability: Ensures all team members work with the most up-to-date information.
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Collaboration: Enables smooth, consistent collaboration between different team members.
Conclusion
The "Send & Receive" function in Archicad Teamwork is a powerful tool for collaboration on BIM projects. By following a standard procedure and leveraging DELTA-Server technology, teams can work more efficiently and reliably, ensuring all changes are seamlessly integrated into the project.