How do I automatically update/distribut files to multiple machines at once?

We use Vectorworks (CAD software) in my office and it includes, within its own application folder, a library of objects and templates.
What I'd like to be able to do is update the files within this folder on each machine at the click of the button, preferably using my own machine as a master.
Any ideas on how achieve this?
We're running Mac OS X 10.4 on all machines (about a dozen) and have a server running Mac OS X Server 10.4. We also have Apple Remote Desktop.

You can update file(s) on multiple machines using Apple Remote Desktop. Create a list (File > New List) and add the machines you want to update. Then use the "Copy" tool (Manage > Copy Items) to distribute the updated files from your machine to the target machines. There are several options for "Copy" and it depends on which version of ARD you're running.

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