Set a GUID for a Database

To use a fabrication content configuration in Revit, there must be a GUID set in the main database. The GUID allows Revit to identify each unique configuration.

In CADmep, ESTmep or CAMduct, use the Database dialog to check to see if there is a GUID set in the database, or to set a GUID if one has not been set.

It is possible to change the GUID only when the database is not "owned". So, for example, on a customer's own self-built database, the GUID can be set and updated. On these types of databases, the "Change to New GUID" button is green and enabled. However, on an owned database, such as any databases provided by Autodesk, or any manufacturer-supplied databases, the GUID cannot be changed. On these types of databases, the "Change to New GUID" button is grayed-out and disabled.

Note: You may wish to perform this procedure on a copy of your database until you are ready to commit to this change.

To check to see if a GUID has been set, or to set a GUID if one has not been set:

  1. In CADmep, ESTmep, or CAMduct, load the configuration that you want to use in Revit.
  2. Access the Main Database by doing one of the following:
    • In CADmep, do one of the following:
      • Right-click in drawing space CADmep Setup Main Database.
      • Shift-right-click in drawing space CADmep Edit Main Database.
      • At the command line, type EDITDBASE and press Enter.
    • In ESTmep or CAMduct: Click File menu Setup Database.
  3. On the Database dialog, click Configuration Version.

  4. On the Database Version Info dialog, confirm that the GUID field contains a value. If the field is empty, as is shown in the example above, you can set a new GUID by clicking the “Change to New GUID” button. This button displays as green , and can be used, only when a GUID can be set (when there is no GUID set or, when it is a database that you have created, and so is owned by you). This button displays as grayed-out , and is not enabled, whenever you can not set a GUID (for example, when the database is an owned database that is not owned by you).
  5. Click OK to save.