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

With built-in version control, your team can always identify, access, and restore the correct version of a file. Older versions are never lost, allowing you to revert changes when needed and avoid costly mistakes or 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 files are stored as earlier versions.
• The date, time, and user who made the change are automatically recorded.

2 – Viewing File Versions

To view a file’s version history:

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 Versions panel will display:
   • All previous versions of the file
   • Who uploaded each version
   • The upload time and date
   • Which version is currently active

Note:

Uploaded versions of federated models will automatically appear in Version Management and can be activated for use in the federated viewer (click here for more details).

3 – Restoring a Previous Version

If you need to revert to a different version:

• In the Version panel, select the checkbox next to the desired version, or
• Click the three-dot menu next to the version and select Make current

Click Apply.

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

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• Avoid errors caused by working with outdated documents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.