One of the most powerful features of the BIMWorkplace CDE is the ability to track changes to your files over time.

With built-in version control, your team can always identify, access, and restore the correct version. This ensures you never lose older versions and can revert if needed, avoiding costly mistakes and unnecessary rework.

1 – How Version Control Works

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

  • The new file is saved as the latest version.
  • All previous versions are stored in the file’s version history.
  • The date, time, and user who made the change are automatically recorded.

2 – Viewing File Versions

1. Open the CDE and locate the file you want to check.
2. Either:
   • Click the version number in the Version column, or
   • Select the file and click “Versions” in the ribbon.
3. The Version tab will display:
   • All previous versions of the file
   • The user who uploaded each version
   • The upload time and date
   • Which version is currently active

3 – Restoring a Previous Version

• If you need to make an older version the current one:

  • In the Version tab, select the checkbox for the desired version

  Or

  • Click the 3-dot menu next to the desired version, select ‘Make current’

  Click Apply. The selected version will now be marked as the latest in the folder.

  

4 – Why Use Version Control

• Avoid errors from working on outdated documents
• Ensure transparency by tracking who changed what and when
• Recover lost information quickly if a mistake is made.