iSync
iSync is an Autodesk Revit plugin that automates relinquish, save, synchronization, file compacting and license exit tasks—running continuously or on a schedule—to maximize teamwork efficiency, protect model health and reduce licensing costs.
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Tool Overview
iSync is a comprehensive automation plugin for Autodesk Revit designed to streamline worksharing, file maintenance, and license management without manual intervention. Installed directly into the Revit ribbon, it runs continuously or on a user-defined schedule to perform critical operations—such as relinquishing worksets, saving local copies, synchronizing with central models, compacting files, and automatically exiting the application when idle—so teams can concentrate on design rather than administrative overhead .
Once configured, iSync’s core engine monitors local and central file changes in real time. As soon as a user saves changes, the plugin preloads the latest central file, synchronizes all modifications, and relinquishes any borrowed elements. This guarantees that the central model remains up to date and that worksets are promptly released, preventing lock conflicts and ensuring uninterrupted collaboration across geographically dispersed teams .
To safeguard against data loss and optimize performance, iSync automatically creates incremental backups of every local file before synchronization. These backups capture families, parameters, views, and project assets, providing a granular version history that can be restored at any time. Additionally, a nightly compacting routine reduces file size and defragments data structures, improving load times and decreasing memory consumption for large-scale projects .
License utilization is maximized through iSync’s intelligent idle detection. Administrators can set a custom inactivity threshold; once users exceed this idle period, iSync quietly closes Revit and returns the license to the pool. In pilot deployments, firms have reported up to a ten percent reduction in peak license counts, translating into significant cost savings on subscription or floating-license agreements .
Comprehensive analytics are available via the archi web portal, where BIM managers can view dashboards detailing synchronization statistics by project, machine, and user. Metrics include sync durations, change counts, backup histories, compacting operations, and license release events. These insights help identify network bottlenecks, optimize IT infrastructure, and target training to improve team efficiency .
Deployment is seamless thanks to a digitally signed custom installer that supports both desktop and virtual desktop infrastructure environments. iSync requires approximately 12.7 MB of disk space and is compatible with Revit versions 2019 and newer on Windows x64. Licenses are offered as perpetual or subscription, with desktop and multi-user floating options available through the archi web store. A fully functional seven-day trial—including sample central files and default task profiles—is provided to allow teams to evaluate configuration templates and performance on real-world workflows .
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Growth Stage (Series C and Beyond)
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Yes, 7 days
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Revit
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Windows
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