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Versioning BIM Models

In contrast to the creation of a new BIM model, the versioning of a BIM model always takes place from the open container. In addition to the creator of the container, anyone with full access rights can also create a new version.
The old versions of the BIM model remain accessible and can be opened from the current container via the "Versions" area.

VERSIONING BIM MODELS

To create a new version of a BIM model:

  1. Open the container of an existing BIM model of which you want to create a new version.
  2. Click the "New Version" to start versioning the document.
  3. In the dialog box, confirm "Check Out Versioning" the creation of the new version by clicking on the "Check Out" button. The system checks out the existing document to protect it from being modified by other users and creates a new version of the document.
  4. Delete the old BIM model in the "Attachments" section by clicking on the trash can and upload the new version of the BIM model. Change or add to the tags and milestones in the container as needed.
  5. Finish editing the new version by clicking on the "Save and forward for review". The new version of the document is saved and forwarded to the first reviewer for review.

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The draft for the new version is a copy of the current version and also contains all attachments from the last version. All input fields can be edited, the old attachments can be deleted by clicking on the trash can and selecting the new files via the "Upload files" button .
Attachments that have not changed can remain in the draft of the new version and do not need to be reuploaded. For BIM models, the authorization is automatically read from the folder and cannot be edited in the container.

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Forwarding the new version for review is final and cannot be undone. As long as the new BIM model has not been forwarded for review, it is not visible to other users and can be edited and saved as desired. During this time, the previous BIM model will continue to be available to authorized users in read mode, and a status message in the open document indicates that a new version is in preparation.