How to unshare a project?
I just finished a shared project. I want to save it as a pln/pla on a back up server. I'd want to remove the project from the shared directory and basically unshare it. How do I unshare a project?
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bimserver forgot password
How do I retrieve a password that has been forgotten? I am the administrator, and I forgot what my password is. I need to access the server from someone else's computer, but cannot remember my password. There is an option to send the password by emai...
BIM Server Set Up Error
I just got around to installing AC17 and everything went fine except for the BIM Server installation which claims to have completed but generates this (completely unhelpful) error message. Anyone else seen this? Is it something known and simple or do...
TW after computer crash is stuck
After a computer crash AC16 TW didn't promt for an autosave file... When trying to open the TW project, it says that it cannot open because it is used by another process When trying to delete the project data folder from Local Data Manager, I get the...
Teamwork Start-up Settings
Hi I've posted this question before but I am now so frustrated by this elusive setting that I want to ask it again, albeit a little more precisely (it definitely caught a lot of readers' attention before....but no responses) Whenever we open/ log on ...
AC17 BIM Server
Am I missing something? The downloaded "Special Edition" ArchiCAD 17 upgrade doesn't seem to have an "install BIM Server" option. I've downloaded it several times with the same results. How do I get and install BIM Server 17? Tom
Teamwork
I have a small office with 2 workstations and one back-up drive. The second workstation was recently added - both are running V16 and would like to use teamwork. I've been reading on-line for almost 2 hours and I can not locate any information about ...
Reinstalling Teamwork Server - "registering has failed"
Hi, We've upgraded the operating system on our Teamwork Server (for Archicad 15) from Windows XP to Windows 8. Now when I attempt to reinstall the Graphisoft BIM Server to get Teamwork, it gets about 16% into the installation process and errors out w...
if I lose my job over this....
GS. we are at the end of our rope here. I better not lose my job over this "error issue".
Send/Recieve?...how to auto-set it to every 5 MINUTES??
...where do I go to set the "SEND/RECEIVE" to every 5minutes as an AUTOSET function? My system/AC model crashes a bunch, losing enormous amounts of work.....so please...I need your help here folks.
Working on the same file at the same time?
Is it possible in ArchiCAD for two people to work on the same file at the same time like one does with Google Docs?
BIM server setup - Help please
howdy i have read through the forums and i am still not sure if the way that i propose to setup the BIM server is ok we are currently running archiCAD v19, 11 and 12 but will be upgrading to v16 / v17 this week so.. any help / insight would be greatl...
JAVA issues again with TW and messaging communication?
again....is this thing a JAVA issue? last time we updated and installed the latest JAVA 7 update 21 on our server. seemed to have fixed this very same issue.....for only the time being...seems the 'issue' is back. we can't communicate with our TW co-...
Hotlinked PLN on TW project doesn't update
We have a PLN file hotlinked to a TW project, when we change things on the PLN file, and then go to the TW project hotlink manager the PLN appears as "modified", but after clicking "update" the changes are not reflected to the TW file. The process se...
We have to delete the TW folder every single time!
Every time we want to open a teamwork project, AC crashes and we have to delete the TW data folder every single time, for all team members on all client machines... Is this normal??? (don't think so...)
Created custom cabinet object - now TW wont send/recieve?
what gives? all I did this morning was...create a custom cabinet using walls, slabs, as countertop and cabinet box. then I inserted an AC16 library sink part that has a nice top to it...but now when I grabbed all the parts together and created a "cus...
Can't Connect to Bimserver
Following a few years of using standalone computers, we have installed the Bimserver on another server/computer, and can't connect. We have followed instructions re profiles, permissions, etc on the ArchicadWiki Teamwork notes, but are unable to log ...
why can't I share?
I access my bim server with a virtual private network (through logmein Hamachi). The server machine is at my house, I am the administrator, and I can access it anywhere. Right now I am at a public library and the network does not show up to share a p...
Teamwork error messages
Hi, I'm Mike I work in a small firm in Berkeley working on primarily residential projects. I've been using ArchiCAD for about a year! Thanks in advance for any help.... I had teamwork running succesfully in our small office. One computer runs the BIM...
Problem joining teamwork project
Both the server and the client have the same version of AC (3487), but when trying to join the teamwork project, I get this message: "Unknown document version 0,0" What to do???
Teamwork Error on Refresh Server Library?
I have a specific GDL-only library that's about 6.2MB (~100 files), it sits on a shared network drive on our local X-Serve (Mac/Leopard), it has no strange characters in part names... I don't know what else to look for. File permissions are fine. I c...
Remote BIMSERVER management
I can't seem to SEARCH / FIND the answers I need.... 1. Can I remotely MANAGE a BimServer (I believe the answer is YES)... 2. If I have my own local BIM SERVER and want to manager another (or several others) can I? 3. Please describe the process (or ...
TW user icons greyed out?
see attached image for explanation. I have 'greyed out' TW icons eventhough we are ALL logged in and online...what gives? How to fix?
What's your reserve/release all time?
Hi, Just for benchmarking so that we are on the right track... The project is 380 MB on server and contains about 150 saved views, 10 dwg's placed as drawing, 120 layouts. Reserve all (and send&release all) takes between 5-7 minutes. Is it ok? Cheers...
unable to edit composites in teamwork file
I'm having an issue where I am unable to edit Composites. I am able to click Reserve in the Composite Structures dialog and the "Editable" icon shows up but all options to edit a composite (any composite) are still greyed out and uneditable. This occ...
Archicad 15 Teamwork Duplicate Libraries Libraries Reloading
Hi, We are running Archicad 15 on teamwork and have problems when we send and receive of libraries reloading and slowing down the projects. The library manager shows duplicate libraries which may be the cause. Does anyone know how to fix this problem...
BIM server issues
I have been running BIM server on my MB Pro for 2 years, and today I can not connect to it. My projects are small so it has worked no problem on same machine, but yesterday had a system freezeup and pressed power button to restart the machine, violat...
Creating Hotlinks...right in the same TW file?
ok, so I've started this new office. They are gearing up with Archicad and have "some" users who know there way round the program. But...I've run across some initial issues: 1. they have a tendancy to "hotlink" pieces of the same apartment unit into ...
BIM Server offline, but really isn't
I have a customer running a BIM server where one (might be two) of the close to twenty users see the BIM Server as offline when ArchiCAD is started. She can then select "Add more BIM Servers" and type the server IP in the address field. Everything is...
Teamwork for students without server comp
Hello! I'am begginer with Teamwork, but I want to start using it for my school projects, and here's My problem... right now i have a 8GB ram (ddr3) and intel core 2 duo (2x2,9GHz) laptop, and My friend has similar settings, We want to put our work to...
Object Size limit?
Just wanted to know if there is a size limit for an individual file for uploading in a BIMSERVER LIBRARY.. I have a PROJECT LIBRARY that has and aerial photo that I need applied to a picture object... If I remove the JPG from the library it loads fin...
BIM Server Connection
I am unable to connect to the BIM server. It makes me work offline. How can I reconnect?
Can't see Users...
Hope soemone can help. I'm working remotly, with the latest R15 teamwork. Send and recieve are fine, everything in teamwork is good, but I can't see my other users, or message them. The 'teamwork project settings' dialogue refuses to open. it did onc...
Batch enroll users in BIM Server?
Can you use a csv or similar table to enroll a larger series of users? I am managing the use of BIM Server with a group of our students (more than 100, but they'll work in groups of about 5 per project). Now I have to create each user manually. I can...
Just moved from v11 to v16 - sharing questions
Hello all, Under v11, we'd been very used to using layers to distribute our work, instead of marquee, etc. It appears that this is much less straightforward in 16 now. This seemed to work very well for us, and its been tough to settle on the best mea...
BIM server on Linux - towards a solution ?
Hi ! There's plenty of us wanting to install our BIM server on a Linux machine. It's an obvious need, since most of the servers run Linux, and having to install/maintain another server just for BIM does make no sense for a company. @Graphisoft : it s...
Migrating BIM Server, any issues to expect?
My office has bought a new Mac Server to the replace the old one. We use Archicad 14 and have not upgraded yet. I assume that as long as all of our BIM Server files that were located on the original server, as well all library files, are relocated to...
AC15-4056-HF5 Update Kills Teamwork
I have BIMserver running AC16 and AC15 modules. After updating AC15 to hotfix 5 BimS will not start the error is attached. To fix it I have to restore the BimServer folder from a Time Machine backup, delete the preferences, reinstall BimServer 15, In...
Access rights to story and layout settings on AC 16 teamwork
We are running an Archicad 16 teamwork project with a colleague and neither of us can reserve and edit the story settings or reserve and edit the layouts. Everything else can be reserved and edited...
Teamwork - View Settings
When view settings are reserved to me as a user, some of the settings are greyed out and can't be reset. Sometimes it is the scale, sometimes the renovation filter. In thelatest case it is detail which I have generated from a section. The section is ...
All Layers Disappeared and Replaced
Anyone else run into this??? Working on a TW project last week. I am actually the only one accessing the TW file currently, so I know no one else was in it messing around. When opened Monday AM all layers are gone (our typical office standards from t...
Download BIM Server
I just upgraded to a new iMac that doesn't have a disk drive. Where can I download the BIM Manager tools software to remote access our BIM server?
best 'place' for BIM server
Hi everyone, After searching the forum I'm still not sure where to set up the BIM server. Our office has a 2009 Mac mini server for file sharing, backup etc. and it supports 5 work stations, all mac mini and one mbp. Now we need to set up a BIM serve...
Can BimServer (TeamWork) be installed 'in the Cloud'?
Probably a ridiculous question......... Needing to use TeamWork for the first time to collaborate with remote colleagues (hence the naive question), am I obliged to purchase a computer to host the BimServer software (I have the feeling that I do not ...
Viewer only for Teamwork
We can open a typical .pln in demo mode and view the project without the ability of saving or printing and no key plug. Anyone have away to view the same in a teamwork file?
Publishing In Teamwork with separate model and layout files
Hi everyone When starting the Construction Document stage of a project we typically separate the model file from the layout file because of the large project size. Both files reside on the BIM server - AC15 When we try to publish sets of drawings to ...
Users experiencing a lot of small hangs/Bysy icon showing
Our details: Archicad16, TeamWork16, Windows7x64 clients We've gotten complaints from some users one one branch-office that work on BIM-projects. Not sure if the same happens on projects not connected to BIM. Ping time to BIM is about 40ms on average...
Message Alerts not showing
Has anyone else experienced teamwork requested and message alerts not showing or being registered? The only way I can 'download' them and see requests is to close the file and re-open. Another team member was forced to force me to leave the project a...
Bim Server off line
I have a remote site that keeps getting bim server offline message. Most of the time if you go to check connections command after a few tries it will link back up. His service provider is Comcast. I know that the server is not off line because i can ...
Replaced hard drive BIM server gone
Apple had a recall on their recent 27" iMac to replace the hard drive. I backed everything up on Time Machine and did a reinstall when I got it back. Everything works fine except it can't find the BIM server. Message: Do I need to reinstall the serve...
AC15 Teamwork – problems selecting/editing certain items
We have an ongoing problem with some Teamwork files. When we select a gridline or section line (most commonly) and reserve the selected item the highlight dots remain grey as if the item is locked. The info pop-up will say that the layer is locked (o...
Sharing an object in TW
Hi, I downloaded an object from bimcomponents.com and I'm using it on a project shared through teamwork. If a send changes, everyone has the object on the project, but I just can't figure how to add it to the bim server libraries so that everyone can...
BIM Server issues.
Our server crashed two days ago. We have 14 & 15 on there right now and we are in the process of moving the 14 projects off. At first when it we got it back up only the 14 side was accessible, yet eveything showed that it was running correctly on the...
Warning message in tutorial, I need help!
Hi Guys, Just starting out in the Tutorial & setting up the Teamwork section. Bim is installed up to Step 2, Sharing a Project, opened the "Col-02.pm" ArchiCad Project file, then opened, File\New\ShareMenu item. When I select the Bim server from the ...
Teamwork taking FOREVER to connect!
The last week we are having really serious problems connecting to TW projects. Connecting takes 1 hour, sometimes even more! This is getting really out of control. I'm writing this post while waiting for Archicad to open a TW file after a bug crash. ...
client merge failed after receive changes ??
Hi, Suddenly I got this message while trying to join TW-project. I deleted the local copy and left the project and then joined...same result. I don't find this message in the wiki. Any ideas of what might have happened? Cheers Mats
Crash - Cannot find string table in resources. [solved]
Suddenly this project file started crashing, first while sending changes to the Teamwork file, then I saved it as a solo project and it still crashes on saving with the following error Cannot find string table in resources. I've been working on this ...
Bim Server Backup
I am wondering how other people are managing their BIM server backups in combination with online backup and by this i mean, if the whole server falls over and I need to reinstall. There are some good articles to explain this http://www.archicadwiki.c...
External users considerations
We're about to include architects from another company. We currently run a very open structure for our projects. The trouble we're now facing is that external users will get a VPN and AD account so they can connect to our servers. We looked over Team...
How to Reserve the Elements from an Offline User
There is an teamwork. One element is reserved by another user. As he is offline, I could not edit the object by getting his request. Is there any solution for me to reserve the elements. P.S. Our roles are all Lead Architector. My computer is the ser...
using a tethered 3g connection w/ Bim server
anyone know if it is possible to use a tethered 3g connection w/ iPhone. I am using tether.com's (http://help.tether.com/home) HTML 5 solution. cannot seem to connect to Bim server; usually says "offline"... speeds are way slow; but I have usually ha...
Library 'offline'
Not sure why but all my BIM libraries are 'offline' and all my objects are missing. When I open the manager the biM server no longer shows. I am operating on AC14 so no upgrades.
lost links between two teamwork files
hi ! I'm having this problem. one teamwork file with architectural model and another with layouts the problem is that after link views on layout files from model file, often occurs missed linked after shutting computer down !!! is there a problem hav...
Publisher - PDFs or DWGs randomly created to faulty path
On random occasions, our Teamwork projects' Publisher sets won't publish to the specified folder path (for example c:\projects\project name\pdf\[publisher set name]\[sheet sub-folder]\[sheet name].pdf), but instead to a path with just three underscor...
Remote office idea
I will be moving soon and want to open a remote office location. The files/server and everything will stay at the main office location. Obviously all projects will be team work and I will have to VPN into the main office. To keep up with constant com...
can't download teamwork from remote server
Hi all, I hope its a simple solution. I have been trying to set up a teamwork project in AC16 with another consultant, which is the first time ever using teamwork for both of us. He has set up his server locally at his office. When I go and open/join...
Updating placed view maps
AC v13 two teamwork files. one has all details and plans. the other has layouts from the first teamwork file and other .pln files. Cannot get views to update that are from the teamwork file. AC wants to open another session of AC. did a release all-S...
Manage Bim Server libraries
I have a BIM server library (ACv13) I want to delete. It sends me a warning: "Couldn't remove the selected library, because it contains library parts that......" (?). Is there a way to force the removal?
Major teamwork problem!
Today I'm having a really serious problem with AC TW. The mac I'm using for some reason that is unknown to Graphisoft (I have stated the problem before) does not ever see the server as online. I have checked the DNS settings etc, and it is all fine, ...
.PLN BACKUP
Hi, I'm trying Archicad 16 and I noticed that when I share a project on BIM server, the SEND & RECEIVE button has a little SAVE button icon….when I clicked it it told me this… "The BIM server has requested a PLN backup for this project" and after sen...
Error occurred during the 'Configure Module' process
While trying to install the Bim server for archicad 16, at the end of configuration I receive this error "Error occurred during the 'Configure Module' process". I have installed the Hot fix "AC16-3014-HOTFIX1" and still get the error. Any ideas of wh...
Libraries when traveling
How do you keep all you library parts when you are away from the office and can't connect to the BIM server?
DNS failure?
We are recently experiencing the following problem: Even though everyone is regularly using TW and sending/receiving normaly, at one point somebody is unable to send/receive or reserve and gets an error message of "Unsuccesfull Teamwork Operation". T...
Do you need to install BIM Server to use Teamwork?
My office is looking to upgrade computers and ArchiCAD versions. Do you need to install BIM Server to use Teamwork functions in ArchiCAD 16? Obviously, BIM server gets much praise; however, it would require the purchase of an additional computer just...
BIM server upgrade from earlier versions to AC16
Dear All, Can you please confirm that we have to migrate each project separately when upgrading the BIM server from earlier versions to BIM AC 16?!!! Using Prepare for Migration command at Teamwork > Project > Migrate Project > Prepare for Migration....
TW Server Error: Connection cannot be established
Hi All, I am wondering if any of you encountered a similar problem that we are facing with our teamwork server. A week ago, we were able to share, connect and work directly on our local BIM server flawlessly. However, earlier this week, we are no lon...
Which to install? BIM Server or Server Manager Versions V14?
Hi all - after being in a much earlier version of the program for years, I'm now going to V.14 because a partner is also using 14 - so we're standardizing on that - however - I've been a bit thrown off by the installation options which appear to be a...
Lion - BIM server v14 hotfix 4202 - crashing
Hi, Have a new install of Lion and BIM server (running a few months). All seems to run properly for a while, then the Server Manager crashes on launch every time. The BIM Server Control Center will follow at some point. Users will just not be able to...
BIM SERVER 15 UPDATE BUILT 3632 WOULDN'T WORK
The latest update on the BIM Server Module 14 built 4204 works fine, but Module 15 built 3632 isn't. Is anybody out there with the same problem? We can't get access to our TW 15 files. iMac Mac OSX 10.6.8 2.93 GHz Intel Core i7
Server module 13 stops -gets running -stops etc
Hi, I'm trying to find out what's wrong with our BIM-server. It goes offline, then online, then offline... We have modules 13, 14 and 15 (all updated) and 13 stops all the time resulting in the BIM server is running with errors. I repair the bimserve...
"Cannot write autosave Plan file" file not found?
what is this and how do I fix it? I'm on a Teamwork file, working remotely, and every 15m or so, the message pops up that says...."Cannot write autosave Plan file. file not found"? what is that and how do I fix it?
help using hamachi for connecting to bim server
hi, first of all, sorry for my bad english i am using archicad 14 and bim server v14. recently (4days a go) i manage to install bim server on my notebook (Sony Vaio), use it as server, and share a project with my friend's macbook via LAN connection. ...
Any users XML/DB Data?
Hi there. I have no possibilities to read all this forums and my searching has no results, so i have a question. Does BIM Server have any xml or db files with teamwork user data. I mean exactly server data, not local files on the user's computer. And...
how to make password for archicad file?
how can i make password for archicad file? until another person can not open a archicad file Thank you very much my friends and my dear
Pdf Publisher
Hi, I am working in Teamwork ArchiCAD 15, and would like to use publisher to create pdfs. I have done this very easily in non teamwork files. I can create a new folder but it does not let me add to an existing folder. I have tried reserving the whole...
Team work crash
Need a solution, my partner is in another city and when he stays logged to the server over night his computer says he is on line but he cannot send and receive. Then if he logs off he cannot get back on that drawing ever. There has to be a file writt...
How to reduce time for log in / open teamwork files everyday
Hi all, We're working on a project with about 12 people in team. Every morning we open teamwork file at the same time and it's very easy to crash out. Then we have to open file one by one (it's stop crashing). But it's take much time for that job eve...
How to track changes in teamwork projects?
Hi all, Is there anyway to track changes happened in teamwork projects? We're working on a project which "more than one" party joined. So, we expect to know what was changed by whom in project.. I heard that archicad can cooperate with VICO software....
BIM server refuses to stay 'started'
The bim server software keeps reverting to 'stopped'. We have no idea why. We have tried restarting the machine that the bim server is installed on with no success. Are there any log files we can interogate that might give us a clue? In the UK the cl...
Splitting TW in 2 - graphic part and documentation part
I'm a couple of weeks in to a large project (34 000 sqm) and so far it's been fine working in one TW-model. It's an existing building that's being adapted for a new tenant. So now it's time to start sketching office solutions and adding tons of offic...
Sharing a file vs Teamwork
I'll probably be bringing on an employee, doubling my office population. In the past, I've simply had a drafter work off my computer, or we've traded files back and forth on a thumbdrive. I'll probably do the same for now, since projects are small an...
BIM Server 15 install
So I'm installing ArchiCAD(s) on my new machine. Everything is going fine, except i get this message when trying to install BIM Server: One or more BIM Server modules in your current BIM Server are incompatible with the BIM Server version you are try...
AC14 #4204 bim server disconnects / unknown state
hello, we have again started to experience users going offline and not being able to reconnect unless they restart archicad. when we check the bim server manager, it tells us that the bim server is in an unknown state - although users are still able ...
Upgrading BIM server to AC15 + 26 workstations
We are about to upgrade the BIM server to AC15 and the current hotfixes incl. AC 14. We have to update 26 workstations as well. When we upgraded from AC13 to AC14 we experienced serious problems with the BIM server. We're naturally super cautious thi...
Request Granted Pop-Up
By pop-up i mean that which is shown in the attached jpeg. Unless I am mistaken you will only see confirmation and request pop-ups if you have ArchiCAD maximised? We find this a pain, as sometimes layer requests go unnoticed because we are doing some...
TW2 and Object Creating
Ok... once and for all.. can someone please describe the workflow for creating and editing objects in TW2 environment. Today, I opened an object with the intent of turning it into a SUBTYPE. 1. Open Object 2. Save as SUBTYPE into the BASE OFFICE LIBR...
Applying NTFS compression for \Projects\<PROJECT>\Backups?
Our file server is nearly full. i picked a random old project and applied NTFS compression to the Backups-folder. It compressed well, from 5GB to 2GB. Will Archicad still work if I apply NTFS compression to all Backups folders? I'm not applying it to...
BIMServer
We are Architects.....looking to purchase Archicad for one of our upcoming Megaprojects. We have been studying your product while doing so have some queries for which we request your clarifications. Our Current ecosystem consist of MEP Contrators who...
Model view options in TW
I am trying to overwrite a previously created model view option combination, but am told "It does not belong to your Workspace so you are not allowed to overwrite it." I am the project admin and server admin, and the only one who has anything reserve...
TW Schedule access AC15
I'm currently joined to a project as the server admin and project admin, yet I can't give myself access to the schedules to be able to affect them. Instead, it says "No access right." Is there something I am missing? Thanks for the help!
Teamwork file start up settings
Hi Whenever we open/ log on to a teamwork file, it always opens to the same window with tool settings, view settings, layer settings, etc to the same settings. Does anybody know how to change this so it opens to the last instance before logging off o...
Editing dwg-translators in TW?
Hi, As default my translators are stored locally on my machine. If I alter a translator my teammates can't access them. What is the best strategy to ensure everyone in a TW project is using and has access to the correct translator (that is updated co...
New IT Infrastructure with BIM Server
Hey there, i'm a 20 years student with good IT knowledge and a friend of mine asked me to upgrade his architecture office. Atm there are about 20-30 people working with Archicad on maximum 5 projects. The all have Mac Pros (don't know exactly which g...
PC Archicad 15 on a MAC with Parallels
this is how a company I'm trying to do a short term contract for does their archicad. Why they do it this way is not my concern and is out of my hands. I was able to load PC AC 15 on my 2011 MacBook Pro, using Parallels, an I can open the program, ho...
BIM Server back up and file management
I have been using ArchiCAD since version 9. The latest updates to Teamwork with use of the BIM Server are making the management of backing up teamwork files cumbersome for our small practice. The BIM server must be stopped at the end of each day to b...
BIM Server (AC13) won't start after upgrade to Mac OSX 10.6
From these two articles, it seems some plist files were lost. The BIM Server Installer won't run in repair mode (because the BIM Server has be hotfixed above the version on the DVD). The Installer thinks the BIM Server is a new version. Any ideas on ...
DNS error connecting remotely using hamachi VPN
I have a dedicated server machine that I have been connecting to remotely for months using Hamachi VPN. All of a sudden I am getting the error message "Resolve DNS has failed DNS Error. Can't resolve server name to IP address. The name you have enter...
Can't get BIM set up, may relate to Verizon modem
I have been trying to complete the BIM set up for a couple of weeks now to no avail, very frustrating. Went through initial set up with Nick at Graphisoft, then the issue seemed to be getting the ports open on my Verizon modem. Verizon now tells me p...
BIM server starting too early (Mac)
Hello, Situation: Mac OS X server with RAID5 storage mounted on /Volumes/Data BIM config files on the Data disk. Example: server stalled (not clear why), server is restarted. What happens: i suspect the RAID set is checking the volume and BIM server ...
BIM server not accessible
Did anyone else's BIM server stop working for remote connections after windows update on the Fri 16th. We could not access our server from outside our network, and after many hours of trying different things, calling our IT support, we tried a window...
TW file in AC15 but it's Hotlinks are AC14?
What would be the best way to translate up 2 hotlinks which were created in AC14, yet the main file (where the two hotlinks are connected) are in AC14. What would the procedure be for updating the 2 hotlinks? Keep in mind the following: 1) Main file ...
TW files "Deleted" from TW List?
How does a user or a BIM manager physically remove the name of a "Deleted" TW file off the users list of teamwork files? They seem to be residual information on the users list of project they were joined to...but when I delete a project off the BIM S...
roaming AC15 TW file crashes
hello, we have one AC15 TW file which constantly and randomly crashes for various users on various macs - the same file works for various other users at the same time. we have so far tried the following (all to no avail): 1. have users leave the proj...
There is a long delay recieving with the Teamwork Messaging
Hello- I'm currently supporting a user, Archicad 14, who is having a problem with receiving requests and messages through the Teamwork messaging feature. She is accessing a remote BIM server, but her fellow project team members are not experiencing t...
Request for elements
Hi! to everybody. Often when I request some element of the project the request doesn't go through the server to another team member. There is any radio button I need to ceck? Thanks for any help
"Marquee" Reservation of a model vs. simply reservations?
i wonder how many of you are using the "marquee" style method for reserving a portion of the building and how many of you users simply use the "please grant me etc..." type method?
\TeamworkServerProjectStoreBackupTool.exe question (windows)
Im looking at http://www.archicadwiki.com/Teamwork/BIMServerBackupScriptPC It seem kinda strange to dump a backup at the local PC. I don't understand why we cannot dump the backups at another server. I've tried testing with different settings, and I'...
Remote BIM Server Access Speeds
I am interested in allowing our employees and consultants access to our BIM server to work from remote locations. Is anyone really successfully doing this at this time? What kind of internet data speed is required? How are you handling large file siz...
Synchronization ERROR message - HOW TO SOLVE?
See error message. GS guru's are looking into it. They say it's some sort of "LOG FILE" issue. Anyone else get anything like this? If so, what did you do to resolve it?
BIM Server\ Role settings\ "Hotlink Instances" Problem
Unchecking the "Hotlink Instances" from BIM server manager's "Role settings" doesn't play any role! The users are still able to modify hotlinks in the project even after rejoining to teamwork file & even after restarting the BIM server & all computer...
The Travel Pack is partially editable
I imported the travel pack file and open in offline mode. Some parts of the file is not editable. Any solution! If I want to edit the file in offline mode. What is the proper way!
Project starting to crash at "Post-Processing"
I recently migrated a project from Bim Server Module 14 to 15 and also updated the libraries to have the library 15. The project waorked for a couple days, even closed and reopenned it some times. Now I can absolutely not get connected to it. The pro...
BIM server hardware cost
g'day, the other day we looked into hardware alternatives to the current apple line up, of which we have used mac mini's as designated bim servers so far. surprisingly we found that the mac mini seems to be a real steal, compared to equivalent workst...
Teamwork not sending/receiving messages
We're using Teamwork over a LAN and have been able to send/receive messages.... until now. The "Show New Message Alert in Teamwork" box is checked in our Work Environment profiles. Everything else seems to work as expected (reservations, send & recei...
Teamwork - very large project database
Hi! We're working on a seven storey hotel interior. Very little of the model has been done in Archicad, focusing only on the interiors, furniture etc. Still, the project file has become very large and a little too sluggish. As a local .pln file the p...
Unable to update the change
I am new to the teamwork. I make a server and make myself as the lead Architects with full control power. After I set one project, I want to change the settings of some drawings. However the "OK" button is grey. I could not confirm the change of this...
BIM Server 15: Can't stay online, connected to server
Hi All, I get kicked offline about every 10 seconds. I am running the server on my local computer, the one I'm running AC15 on. I had it working before taking my computer home, then back to the office. I run "Check Connections" and it says, "Teamwork...
MEP and teamwork
I have MEP on my machine but my other teamwork members do not have this add on. We are having trouble with the other members moving objects that have MEP attachments. Cabinets with sink, toilets, urinals wall hung sinks. I am the only one that can mo...
Teamwork Project users cannot reserve elements. WHY???
Our Teamwork file just stopped allowing us from requesting elements from one another. Why would this happen when it was working fine for months? Also, I used to be able to import 3D Sketch up models from Google 3D Warehouse. Now when I try to put the...
server returns error code
I am all of a sudden unable to send or receive changes to the bim server. I get the message "Error occurred during last teamwork operation. Server returns error code." Anybody know how to fix this? I am an architect, not a computer person; hoping may...
TW will not remember modifications to drawing number field!
We have an ongoing problem which is becoming a real nuisance. I am sure it is something to do with having the correct combination of reservations/drawing ID subset settings. Demo of our drawing number system; 1107/R/001 1107 = Job Number R = Means Re...
BIM Server: Cannot connect to Server, Impossible to create t
I am new to BIM Server, but have messed with it in the past a little & was able to share a project. I am now trying to do the same in AC15 but get the message, "Cannot connect to the Server." I have BIM Server running." I click "cancel" and then get ...
BIM server online hosting
Hi everyone, we are currently using AC 13 and 15 in teamwork in our little LAN, with two computers connected. The BIM server is currently installed on one of the two computers. However, in the future we may need to expand by having a couple of profes...
Mac Server - Need some help and advice.
I'm in need of an experienced individual who can speak to our Mac tech folks about how best to upgrade our current MacMini server situation. Apple tells me that the MacMini is fine. Our Mac tech folks are telling me we should look for an alternate so...
BIM server trough VPN tunnel?
Hi i love to use BIM server on my local network. But now im starting a school project with my friend who is on scholarship in other country. Since none of us has static public IP and thanks to our providers we arent able to get one. So i was wonder i...
TeamworkServerBackupTool issue
Hi all, I'm facing a big issue while trying for the first time to make a backup of our BIM Server (modules 14&15) thanks to the TeamworkServerBackupTool script. The command line is : TeamworkServerBackupTool.exe "S:\BIM_Server" The error message is :...
upgrading from v11 to v15
howdy we are looking to upgrade from v11 to v15 one of the main reasons is that we are working more and more on teamwork files... which have recently started to have issues (crashing... random log-outs... datas missing from layouts etc) i was hoping ...
from AC13 to AC15
Hi guys, I'm still working on AC13. I'd like to pass gradually to AC15. I'm working on several projects under AC13 bimserver. Is it safe to install AC15 bimserver migrating all projects actually on AC13 bimserver to AC15 bimserver? I understood it is...
Reserve All - Release All Strategy Question
We just started using Teamwork so please forgive my ignorance. Basically our beginning strategy is we load a project on to the server, and one person reserves the whole project and works while the other works on something else. Then when either of us...
BIM server STOPPED working after storm!
Everything was perfectly fine until "Irene" came and our BIM Server just stopped working. I'm not an IT guy but I think I can figure out with your help. Our office has an static IP address, and all the ports (14001, etc. & 15001, etc) in the "termina...
Teamwork server selective backup
Hello Just configured our BIMserver to backup everything daily. Seems to work nicely. I just wonder is there any way to backup just those projects/libraries that have changed since last backup? Now when full backups are made daily, Time Machine of co...
Connecting to remote BIM Server™ wireless versus hardwired?
Graphisoft Support has indicated connecting to remote BIM Server™ wireless versus hardwired is not a good idea. Other AC (teamwork) users have indicated they do so regularly. What are the various protocols AC users are using to connect to a remote BI...
Strange event with BIM server and RAID.
Hello. I just wanted to share this problem that i solved. We have a server machine running BIM server. It it is a mac pro with internal HDD:s: Macintosh HD for system and two additional drives installed as a single RAID volume. I don't really know ho...
AC15 TW file with AC14 Hotlinks? how does this work?
I was asked by a GS tech that AC 15 would run our project a lot smoother cause it had the 64-bit coding in the software to allow more ram, processor etc... to work more efficiently. So, we have a project which has 3 TW hotlinked files inside of it. T...
Problems with hotfix 3636 BIM Server AC14
Hi, I've just installed AC14 BIM Server (i used before AC13) and after running hotfix 3636 only BIM Server Manager was updated. BIM Server has the version 3262 but clients and BIM Server Manager have 3636. With this i can't work in Teamwork. I have 1...
BIM server - Remote access / linksys router / DNS
Dear forums readers, So i have been trying to set up a bim server for remote access. im a student and would like to use my desktop at home as the server. But for some reason its been teasing me. I have a linksys e4200 router and made a dns server at ...
"Continue in Detached Mode"???
what is the purpose of this command? state? phase? I mean...if I'm in a Hotlinked multiple TW file, and I continue in detached mode.....what's the point? I can't send my changes to the server? I can't make my copy reconnect and re-synchronize with th...
Saving a teamwork project to as a stand-alone pln. file
we have a project that was on the server but has been saved as a stand stand alone pln. file to one of the machines. Is there some command that will will release all parts of the drawing? Some of the objects and parts cannot be move or selected to be...
saving file
Anyone- Were working on small teamwork project. When I open the teamwork project with a pc and the other architect works on it with their mac. However when we do a send and receive it seems like we keep losing work and we had to change the file name ...
What do I need to reserve to export IFC from TW-model?
Well, subject explains it. I saved the TW-project as a .pla and saved IFC but would like to do it from the TW-project. I'm on AC13.
crash when opening /joining with existing teamwork file
We have a problem with one of our computers opening /joining with existing teamwork files on the bim server. All other machines are connecting fine and all TW files working ok. The problem computer opens solo projects fine. Computer is running window...
AC15 Teamwork Layout Book Linked to Teamwork Model
Hi Is there anyone who can help me with a problem I am having with updating drawings on layouts within a "Layout Book" Teamwork File? I keep on getting the following message: teamwork: //Swift-BimServer/MTN Centurion AUGUST 2011: Unsent changes in yo...
BIM library : new object
Hello, I have created new objects and I would like to load them in the Archicad library. Is it possible or must I create a new library ? If necessary, how should I create one ? Thank you, BAérangère
Matching my Build number with consultants build number
Hi, I do a lot of contract work for various size firms. One of my current clients is running BIM server on build 3636, and so is the rest of the office. I've ran the hotfix prior to this work and I'm running 3862. Is there a way I can hotfix 'back' t...
Apparent bugs in AC15 TW
I'm posting to the TW forum because I haven't yet used AC15 on a solo project, and I suspect these issues have something to do with TW. Also, I'm coming to AC15 from AC12 and this is my first experience with TW2. First, my trace references are not be...
i went for it. now i may have to go back to 14
so. i took my v14 model and updated it concerning the renovation feature and then uploaded it to the tw server. then my outlook email program kept freezing my computer. I did a system restore. and it worked fine again. then i reinstalled v15 bim serv...
Port Forward
Hi all From what I can see, I need for forward a new port for the v15 module of the BIM server. And that each module of the BIM server does not like sharing the same port. Is this correct? Cheers Dan
Can't see BIM Server from AC15.
We upgraded a BIM server to 15. It is running on a separate machine. I am set up as a user. If I try to access the BIM server from AC15, the "Open/Join Teamwork Project" dialog box does not show any BIM Servers. I can access the version 14 modules fr...
LAYOUT 90 degrees
while working in teamwork.. all layouts have turned 90 degrees (look at the image) and i dont know how to reverse them.. why did this happen?
TW crashes when 2 users create material with same texture
When 2 different users create a new material using the same image as texture, then upon sending changes, AC gives message that the same image file has been already used and option to re-name it, and then crashes. Anyone else experienced this?
bim server user management to cater for multiple bim servers
hello, apart from the known deficiencies of the AC14 bim server, here another thought for discussion. i reckon graphisoft needs to rethink the current approach to bimserver user management (and at the same time should redo the bim server manager... )...
TW: can't join any project from any computer
Here's a new one. Teamwork has been working fine for weeks. Sent and received last night, but now I can't get into any project. The server is running, but there is a problem connecting. Here's the message I get: "Error happened while connecting to pr...
Teamwork - Story markers, grid, etc. - problems
I'm working in AC15 on a teamwork file and it seems to be real buggy. Examples: Two of us sign in and the story levels are showing correctly on one computer (in elevation) and on the other computer they show differently. The marker heads are displaye...
Loading and using libraries on the BIM manager
I am very new to BIM. I set up my BIM Manager using the Collaboration tutorial from Graphisoft. I currently have the following libraries loaded: ACad 12 Migration, ACad 14 and my office library. When I open an older ACad 12 project most of the librar...
Teamwork 14 File Size
Hi Anyone. I need help please, we work on Archicad 14, still waiting to receive 15 here in South Africa. Are there any restrictions in Teamwork File Sizes on the BIM Server? We do a lot of services coordination and use MEP as well. Our file is approx...
TW crash
Hi, Just had my first TW crash. 3 users...one tried to send...all machines locked and had to be restarted. I checked the Bim server manager and the server showed no action. I checked the project.txt on the bim server and at the moment the crash happe...
BIM Server 14 Remote Login - Authentication Failed!!!!!
I have been try to get remote access to our office BIM server working. We were finally able to see the BIM server, however when we go to login as a user it gives us an authentication failed window as it does not recognise the user and/or password. We...
re establishing connection
I did a forced leave with my laptop on a project. I cannot get back on the project. I was trying to get rid of the red x through my name back at my server thinking if i could do that I could reload while i was traveling. I really need to work on the ...
Problems with accessing BIM Server
Hi All, I installed ArchiCAD 15 a few days ago. While generally pleased with it I also wanted to test BIM Server for the first time. I installed it on a dedicated server (Mac mini Server). The installation went exactly according to plan, including th...
How do I uninstall Server module v13.0
I have a problem that I wonder can be fatal for my installation. The server module v13.0 keeps on restarting. I don't know why. I want to uninstall this module, as I only use Server Module v14.0.. Do anybody know how to remove it?
schedule custom field headers edit causing archicad to crash
Okay this is very strange. I just transferred our project to teamwork and am now working on the schedule. We have need for two custom field entries in the door schedule. One works fine, but then i modify the second and it crashes. Over and over again...
Reinstalling BIM-Server
Anyone having any experience? I'm about to reinstall the bim-server and I cant find any information on "how to" so I figured I'll ask here. I'm planning to 1. stop server after users done a send/receive 2. and then export all projects 3. uninstall BI...
BIM Server Manager Issue
As you will see in attached Image that just in the last week or so we have lost the ability to see Currently Joined Users when in the Project Settings within BIM Server Manager. This is also occurring in our other remote Office so am wondering whethe...
Selection dots
turn in to two curved arrows (sim to refresh/ update graphic) on a TW file. Cannot edit such elements. User is online. Ideas anyone?
Installing BS error
I've uninstall and install BS but still having this error. I've no problem installing the BSM. Both are from the same BIM Learning Studio AC 14 cd. Can anyone help ?
FIRST TOUCH WITH TEAMPROJECT
Hi all, this is the first time I need to do some teamprojects, but I don't know how. I'm totally begginer in this area od Archicad, so my first question would be do I need any extra router for connecting with my colleague, because we are working in d...
launching EcoDesigner in Teamwork
I am working on the Project V V V (Virtual Visible Views) project and have not been able to get EcoDesigner even launched. See the error message on the attached screen shot. I had the team leader give me full permission, and I still get the error mes...
You Think ~You're~ Having a Bad Day?!
When my users complain about having a bad ArchiCAD day, I show them this image of (mostly Teamwork) error and warning messages. It doesn't help them at all, but it sure makes me feel better! :D:D Cheers, Link.
error occurred in the last teamwork operation. synchronize..
I've received this error message a few times : " Error occurred in the last teamwork operation. synchronize client-created objects failed" The project in which I'm experiencing this problem has numerous custom library parts (and modules) that we have...
Weird colours in teamwork
I'm working with a collegemate on a teamworkproject. We both have colored workspace setting on: All with original color. Sometimes a constructional piece "changes" his appearance with a color. For example: a slab on the 1st floor is orange in de 3D v...
File refuses to teamwork
Hoping for a quick fix.....fingers crossed. We have a file for a job (230MB) that was originally teamworked but eventually saved just as a standard pln. Now we need to teamwork it again and it refuses. The only message we get is basically from memory...
OSX | BIM Server start-up with OS issue
Hi, I have an issue with the BIM server running on OSX with the start-up with the OS - as follows: After a reboot of the OS the BIM Server creates a Volume/Folder with that includes the paths to the Teamwork Library and the Teamwork data. Because the...
OBJECT RESERVATIONS
I generally have a mix of teamwork, and solo projects open at the same time. I opened a solo project and some of the objects (plumbing) were greyed out when I selected them. They couldn't be changed, they couldn't be erased or moved. Is there anythin...
ARCHICAD 15 - THE QUESTIONS MUST BE ASKED!
Ok folks: here's the questions. if they have been answered thanks. 1) with Teamworks, we are on Archicad 14 (latest build), how does this work with databases on AC 14 and AC 15? 2) How would an AC 14 hotlink play with an AC 15 database main file? 3) ...
BIM Server on Mac Mini Server keeps restarting: ideas?
Hello everyone. I recently buried under a tree, all of the PC's I used to facilitate my carbon footprint... I thought a fitting end to them all. I'm new to Archicad and have a small office with an i-mac, a couple of mini macs and a mini mac server......
teamwork back up
I would like to know where archiCAD saves project files when working in teamwork? I have found some *.backup files and *.db on my computer, but I can't open them. I saw that through BIM server control center I can export my project and it is saved in...
default to bug report
I have a team work project that we have been working on for the last few days I cannot get on the project. I try to join the project and it goes to the server and starts to load the project and at the end of the load it just blanks the screen and goe...
dramatic file size increase on TW bimserver
g'day, since early april (approx. between the 06/04 & 18/04) we experience a dramatic increase in AC14 teamwork project residing on a modular bim server, i.e. our files have increased to the extent of 2 to 5 times in size since then. interestingly, w...
slow receive and send with bim
Hi, When a user open a project in our Bim Server, it take about 15 minutes to receive . it the same situtation when they send and close archicad . The size of the project is about 3,8 Go. Build server is 3477 for version 14 and build server is 3600 f...
Virtual servers and ArchiCAD?
Hi, Does anyone run BIM server on virtual machines? We have an idea (but no hands-on knowledge) about running ArchiCAD BIM Server on virtual machines (wm ware) to reduce down-time if there is a hardware crash. Possible/smart/stupid/go/no-go? Best reg...
reserve 'schedules' in TW12
How can we reserve 'schedules' in TW12 ?
Repeated Libraries Appearing in Teamwork
Can anyone shed some light on this? When working in AC Teamwork, we seem to get multiple copies of embedded libraries - see library manager pic. It starts to bog down our Macs - 1-2 minute delays for even a simple copy / paste operation. Ultimately y...
BIM Server hardware ideas
Hello All, I've searched around quite a bit but haven't found any "real world" configurations for the BIM Server. I see old posts for quad cores and some posts for using 64 bit but just want to confirm somebody's actual system that has been in servic...
TW2 pen set problems / bug
hello, we experience the following psychedelic problem and are wondering if we have yet come across another bug... in various AC14 TW2 files the color display in the 2d window changes upon opening (screenshot attached). when switching to the pen & co...
release objects
Started a plan for a house, my partner in another city and I worked on it then he was going to finish the project and saved it to his computer as a local file. There are a few objects that cannot be changed or moved because they want to be released, ...
Project VVV (Virtual Visible Views)
Project V V View Makers having accepted an invite to V_V_V google group and confirmed running of AC 14 B3636 TW2, have received a password for VVV_Mithoff, our 1st V_V_V BIM EDU users will receive passwords within 48 hours and Others instructions for...
BIM Server™ user Passwords
I have all data in BIM Server™ complete EXCEPT "send password email" Question: If I now go back to those "send password email" boxes, check them do the passwords now get sent ? (versus doing this at the user create setup) thanks....
C:\Users\<user>\Graphisoft\TW Data
When I click on the save button, i understand it saves a local copy in my pc in a default folder : C:\Users\\Graphisoft\TW Data but when I go to that directory, I find a lot of files, but no PLN or an archicad file.. how can I use this back up to res...
BIM Server™ user input & passworrrdd
Can server admin place user input be done in multiples of users with CSV file or just one at a time? Multiple passwords versus one ?
bim server mac hardware requirements
dear all, we are interested in your experiences regarding bim server mac hardware requirements. we do run a couple of bim servers on mac minis, however it seems that there is only so much they are able to do as with e.g. around 10-15 users accessing ...
