# About Worksharing

Setting up a Workshared environment and creating a *Central fil*e lets you share the *Revit* model so multiple people can work on it at the same time. If you followed the instructions in the previous chapter, you should already have a *Central file*. But, if you need to turn a regular *Revit* file into a Workshared project, go to the *Collaborate* tab and choose a location on your network to save it.

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Never open or edit a Central file directly!
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Always work on your *Local file* – that's the copy on your computer. To be sure you've got the right one, open *Revit*, find your project folder, and make sure *Create New Local* is checked before opening the file.

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If your *Revit* model is feeling sluggish, creating a new *Central file* from your existing one can sometimes boost performance. Here's how:

1. Open your *Revit* file and *Detach from Central*.
2. Save it with a new name (or use the same name if you've already got a backup).
3. Close the file, then open the *Local fil*e. This is important, otherwise you'll be locking other users out of the project.
