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Worsharing of Revit Files using Box Cloud File Server

  • April 29, 2026
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We have tried worksharing function using an AEC Collection license via local area network (LAN) and it was successful.  However, our company has just started using Box Cloud File Server which provides secure and centralized platform for storing, sharing and working on digital files.  In our attempts, it was not successful.  We would like to know, is there a way in order to utilize worksharing function using an AEC Collection license via Box Cloud File Server?

 

 

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    Jey Bueno Box
    • Jey Bueno Box
    • Community Manager
    • April 30, 2026

    👋 Hi ​@Christopher De Leon, welcome to the Box Community!


    We currently do not have documentation confirming that Revit worksharing is supported with an AEC Collection license through Box Cloud File Server.


    Based on general guidance for cloud file services and typical AEC worksharing requirements, most worksharing systems that depend on LAN-style file locking are not fully compatible with pure cloud file servers. Tools such as Autodesk Revit often require consistent file system behavior, atomic file locking, and low-latency access, which cloud-mounted drives may not always provide.


    Because of that, I’d recommend the following:

    • Check with Autodesk to confirm whether your specific Revit/AEC setup is supported on a cloud-mounted environment like Box Cloud File Server.
    • Test with a small pilot project before using it in production, especially to validate locking behavior and file integrity.
    • If the application requires SMB/NFS-style file share behavior, consider using a traditional supported file server for the live central model and Box for sharing, archiving, or distribution.
    • If you plan to use this in production, please open a Box Support ticket with your environment details so our Support team can advise more specifically.


    Thanks, and have a great day!

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