Library overhaul

[Anonymous]

~/archiben wrote:
on a general note, i do think that the whole library process needs a complete overhaul:

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• why do we have to reload the entire library set when just adding a library to the current set (maybe mac only?)

This has been one of my boggles especially since some of the projects have been started in one version and continue in another with objects from both version used, or new objects being added, etc. And no, it's not only a mac thing.

But I suppose this is a discussion for another thread.

[Anonymous]

With specific reference to loading libraries we are experiencing long upload times across our network for archicad files. This is probably a common problem as running multiple licenses across networks and LAN's is not unique. Does anyone have any strategies for improving upload times of libraries? Given the comments on this thread, Graphisoft have not as yet dealt with this. I would be most interested in any suggestions as files are loading up to 5 times slower when libraries are on the server as opposed to the Desktop.

[Anonymous]

neil wrote:
With specific reference to loading libraries we are experiencing long upload times across our network for archicad files. This is probably a common problem as running multiple licenses across networks and LAN's is not unique. Does anyone have any strategies for improving upload times of libraries? Given the comments on this thread, Graphisoft have not as yet dealt with this. I would be most interested in any suggestions as files are loading up to 5 times slower when libraries are on the server as opposed to the Desktop.

There have been numerous posts on this subject as well. Although I am loathe to search for them at this time, I believe the most common practice is to keep project libraries locally. Your firms entire library should be accessable through the network allowing quick(?) updates to the project library.
If you have the resources, do yourself a favour and appoint a library manager. This person should be skilled or interested in obtaining GDL skills. Even for a small firm, this library manager is every bit as important as the project manager. His or her assignability to the task of library management could range anywhere from 25-85%...given your needs..