Version Control

One of the core capabilities of the BIMWorkplace CDE is version control, ensuring that all document changes are tracked over time.

Each time a file is updated, the system preserves previous versions, allowing your team to access, review, and restore earlier states when needed. This prevents data loss, reduces errors, and ensures full traceability across the project lifecycle.

1. How Version Control Works

Whenever a file with the same name is uploaded to the CDE:

• The new file is registered as the latest version

• Previous versions are automatically stored in the version history

• The system records the user, date, and time of each upload.

This guarantees that no information is overwritten or lost.

2. Viewing File Versions

To access the version history of a file:

1. Open the CDE and locate the file.

2. Either:

   • Click the version number in the Version column, or

   • Select the file and click Versions in the ribbon.

3. The Version History panel displays:

   • All available versions

   • The user responsible for each upload

   • Date and time of each upload

   • The currently active version

Note:

For federated models, uploaded versions are also reflected in the Federated Models panel and can be activated in the model viewer.

3. Restoring a Previous Version

To revert to a previous version:

·       Open the Versions History panel

·       Click the three-dot menu of the desired version

·       Click Make current

From the same menu, you can also download the original source file or delete the selected version.

4. Why Use Version Control

• Avoid errors caused by working with outdated documents

• Maintain transparency by tracking who made changes and when

• Quickly recover information if a mistake occurs

Version control ensures your project documentation remains reliable, traceable, and safe throughout the entire workflow.