How do I upload new Versions or Revisions to the Planroom?

All Revised files are added via the + Upload Button. The method is different if you are Splitting and Scanning with the OCR or just uploading files without scanning. Both methods appear below.

With Splitting and Scanning

  • Go to Planroom>Drawing
  • Click +Upload and Select the option Upload File(s) for Splitting, Scanning and Linking

On the Upload and Scan screen select the Folder that contains the Plan Set from the Drop Down.

NOTE * You must select an existing the folder or the revision process will not be activated!

There are three options for identifying Versions/Revisions.

  • You can enter a Version name or number to apply to all sheets here on Upload
  • You can leave cell blank and use the OCR scanning process to identify the Version/Revisions.
  • You will be able to manually type version information during the Review and Matching process.

Complete the other cells on form and click Upload Files button to begin scanning process.

The system will Upload the revised files through the same process as the originals and place the file in the Progress Log for OCR selection and then into Review after Scanning is complete.

Reviewing Scanned Versions/Revisions.

When you go to Progress Log and click to Review the new version system will attempt to match the Old and New version files by the Sheet number.

  • Click on the Sheet to display and compare the old and new data for accuracy.
  • Make any needed corrections to the new Version and click Approve by sheet or by using check boxes on left to bulk approve the sheets.
  • If sheets are matched incorrectly click after Pick the wrong drawing? Click Here
  • This will unmatch the sheet so you can reselect or leave it in the Unmatched section if it should be added to the existing folder as a new sheet, rather than a revision.
  • Any sheets that could not be matched or are new will show in the Unmatched Sheet section
  • Click to open these and Match to a previous version if needed.

If you have Approved a sheet in error, select the sheet and click on Cancel in lower right so sheet becomes editable again.

After all Matched and Unmatched sheets are Approved, click Publish in upper right hand corner to post the new Version to the Drawing set in Planroom.

Upload Only (No Splitting and Scanning)

  • Go to Planroom>Drawing
  • Click +Upload and Select the option Upload File(s) without Splitting and Scanning
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On the Upload screen Select the Folder that contains the Plan Set from the Drop Down.

NOTE * You must select an existing the folder or the revision process will not be activated!

Complete the other cells on form and click Upload Only button to begin file matching.

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The new Version/Revision matching form will open.

  • Click and Drag new Version files from right column over to list on left.
  • Position the file directly beneath the file to replace.
  • These can be repositioned as needed
  • Any files that are not associated with existing files (left on right hand side) will be added as new files/sheets in the existing Drawing Set folder.
  • Click Done to commit to the Drawing Set
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The option to Notify project contacts about the new Versions/Revisions will appear.

Click Notify so send selected Project contacts the email about revised documents.

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How do I upload files to Drawings without Splitting, Scanning or Linking?

You can upload original and new versions/revised PDF files without splitting and scanning the files.

  • Go to Planroom>Drawing
  • Click +Upload and Select the option Upload File(s) without Splitting and Scanning

For Original On Upload screen enter:

  • Set Name (*required)
  • Attach files (*required)
  • Set Date (if no Date is entered it will default to the Upload date, but can be edited later on list screen view if not all sheets have the same Set Date.
  • Enter Version or Revision Name or Number (optional) – see below for details on uploading new versions.

Uploading New Versions/Revisions

To upload a new Versions or Revisions you will still click +Upload and Select Upload Files withou Splitting, Scanning or Linking

On the Upload screen select the Folder that contains the Plan Set from the Drop Down.

NOTE * You must select an existing the folder or the revision process will not be activated!

Complete the other cells on form and click Upload Only button to begin file matching.

The new Version/Revision matching form will open.

  • Click and Drag new Version files from right column over to list on left.
  • Position the file directly beneath the file to replace.
  • These can be repositioned as needed
  • Any files that are not associated with existing files (left on right hand side) will be added as new files/sheets in the existing Drawing Set folder.
  • Click Done to commit to the Drawing Set

The option to Notify project contacts about the new Versions/Revisions will appear.

Click Notify so send selected Project contacts the email about revised documents.

How is the Drawing List Screen Organized?

  • The GC view of the Drawing List Screen can be displayed in Thumbnail or List view. Use Toggle to switch between viewing Methods.
  • Click Upload and select files to be Split, Scanned and Linked via sheet number Callouts or Upload files without Splitting and Scanning. Revisions can be uploaded for either option by choosing to upload to an exisiting Drawing Set folder.
  • The Progress Log will display a badge with the number of Sets that are ready for OCR selection or Review before being Published to the plaroom.
  • Click Title to open files in Linked view (or as PDF if not linked).
  • Use vertical ellipses to access the Annotation feature and Replace options.
  • Use the Buttons and Actions menu to Download Zip files, send emails, Delete Re-sort file order, Rename or change dates sheet dates in bulk.