How to effectively utilize a linked model in Revit?

There is always a purpose behind linking a model in a project, and for accomplishing the

objectives for which the model is linked Revit users have to utilize the tools and features of the

software. Effective utilization of the tools cannot take place until and unless users have detailed

knowledge about their functionalities. When a model is linked, various tasks can be performed

by users such as they can view and analyze the design for identifying element interferences, and

by evaluating the design of the linked model they can significantly avoid element collisions.

In short during Revit modeling, when a model is linked enormous design information can be

obtained from it which can be utilized for refining the design.

Utilization of a linked model in Revit

When a model is linked, design and construction professionals can conduct interference

checking, which allow them to find faults in the design.

Suppose architectural model is linked in structural model then structural engineer can

view entire architectural design in details which provides him necessary benefits when it

comes to avoiding element collisions, since he can easily change the position of structural

elements after understanding the location and positioning of architectural elements.

Coordination review can also be performed by design and construction professionals

when a model is linked.

Coordination review is the process of reviewing the changes, which are implemented by

Revit users in the monitored elements.

When changes made to the elements are reviewed, Revit users try to analyze the

productivity of the change implemented on the monitored elements and based on that

they either have to accept the change or reject it when the warning is displayed in front of

them.

Generally, the software displays a warning message to the users indicating them to

review the change and then take relevant action for it.

If in case Revit users believe that the change that has been implemented by them in the

monitored element is necessary, they have to take an action for accepting the change.

There are variety of actions which can be taken by users such as ‘Postpone/Do nothing,

Reject, Accept difference and Modify etc. for replying the warnings.