Some Salient features of planBIM Files-
Common Data Environment(CDE)
Apart from standard File management, you can supercharge your workflows with this module. Access private spaces, create shared spaces or assign relations between your files and share across companies with planBIM Files.
Freedom in the type of data to be shared
It is the single source of information that can be used to collect, manage and disseminate documentation, the graphical model and non-graphical data and enable sharing information on the project between all the members.
The canvas is like a 2D representation of all the files. It acts as a catalyst for dynamically managing design drawings, BIM models and other key construction data. which has advantages like-
It acts as a central place for all project files:
Each company has their own private space
Create Shared spaces for common files
Group and manage spaces for convenience
Manage files in a user-friendly manner
Assign Team Members and Company to Filecards
Keep track of who is assigned to what
Add quick notes for easy reference
Group and organize files in the infinite canvas as necessary
Create relations between different files and generate model breakdown structures
Once the workflow is established, planBIM Files gets rid of the hassle of curating and updating models and drawings. The 2D canvas assists collaborators and companies, whereas activity tracking brings accountability. By utilizing all these features, the BIM team can help projects achieve deadlines much faster.
The explorer feature is more like a 1D representation of all your files which means the files that you upload on 2D Canvas are displayed here in a list format. You can manage these file cards, sort them, filter them and edit them. The changes that you do in Explorer will similarly be made in Canvas.