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ProjectWise is a suite of engineering project collaboration software from Bentley Systems designed for the architecture, engineering, construction (AEC) industries. It helps project teams to manage, share and distribute engineering project content and review on a single platform. While ProjectWise can manage any type of CAD, BIM, geospatial and project data, it integrates with Bentley applications and other products including Autodesk software and Microsoft Office.

This is an Online Manual for the ODOT ProjectWise Environment. This online manual can be updated with or without notification to its readers.

19 06, 2017

Viewing Logical Sets

2019-12-10T17:28:02-06:00June 19th, 2017|Using Microstation with ProjectWise|

A logical set is a document which has other documents attached to it. For example MicroStation design files commonly have other MicroStation files and images referenced. View Files Referenced to Document To view a list of referenced files, follow these steps. Right-click on the Microstation design file and select Set>Show References. A dialog box will appear [...]

19 06, 2017

Opening Microstation Files with References Attached

2019-12-10T17:28:02-06:00June 19th, 2017|Using Microstation with ProjectWise|

One benefit of referencing files from within ProjectWise is that ProjectWise keeps track of files using a file ID. This functionality allows a reference file to be moved from one ProjectWise folder to another without losing the reference file attachment. This is only valid for reference files attached from a folder on the ProjectWise server. [...]

19 06, 2017

Attaching Reference Files

2019-12-10T17:28:02-06:00June 19th, 2017|Using Microstation with ProjectWise|

Attaching a reference file in MicroStation using ProjectWise is not much different than the method used for locally stored files. However, there are a few differences. To attach a reference file to a drawing using ProjectWise: Open a drawing you wish to attach a reference to. Go to File>Reference or click on the References icon [...]

19 06, 2017

Integrated Title Blocks

2019-12-10T17:28:02-06:00June 19th, 2017|Using Microstation with ProjectWise|

In order to use title block integration, a special titleblock with Microstation tags linked to ProjectWise must be used.  These title blocks are located in the cell library of Specialty Groups.   Note:  Currently, only the Bridge and Traffic Specialty Groups are using Titleblock Integration.   When inside of a Microstation drawing, open the cell [...]

19 06, 2017

Creating a New Microstation File

2019-12-10T17:28:02-06:00June 19th, 2017|Using Microstation with ProjectWise|

There are several methods available to create a new drawing file. In this chapter we will be discussing creating a new MicroStation file from within MicroStation. While in a MicroStation file opened from within ProjectWise, select File>New. The resulting dialog boxes will look different than the MicroStation Manager previously used outside of ProjectWise. The first [...]

16 06, 2017

ProjectWise Messenger

2019-12-10T17:28:03-06:00June 16th, 2017|Project Collaboration|

ProjectWise Messenger is a tool that allows ProjectWise users to communicate with each other from within the ProjectWise environment. Use the following steps to access ProjectWise Messenger. From the ProjectWise menu bar, click on Tools > Messenger... to access Messenger. When a message is received from Messenger, the following notification box will appear. Click Yes to [...]

16 06, 2017

Link Sets

2019-12-10T17:28:03-06:00June 16th, 2017|Project Collaboration|

ODOT uses ProjectWise Link Set’s to provide easy access to files stored in the folders of other specialty groups. This allows the user to see the most up-to-date version of a file rather than the possibility of an outdated version of the file. A Link set can contain a grouping of files or a link [...]

16 06, 2017

Exporting Documents

2019-12-10T17:28:04-06:00June 16th, 2017|Project Collaboration|

The Export and Import Documents features in ProjectWise are used to: Update project documents on a mobile computer while traveling Share files with ODOT groups that don't have access to ProjectWise Share files with organizations such as consultants or other state agencies that don't have access to ODOT's ProjectWise Environment. Exporting Documents To Export Documents: [...]