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Created by Guest
Created on Jul 31, 2025

Attach PW Docs to Clash Forms in iTwin

I've recently set up a workflow for our clash forms and I noticed in the Attachments tab it doesn't let you attach any files or documents from ProjectWise. This is a really big problem for a number of reasons.

  • Breaks workflow continuity: If your team uses ProjectWise as the CDE, not being able to link directly to relevant documents (e.g. drawings, RFIs, specs) limits traceability.

  • Manual workarounds: Users may have to download and re-upload files, which introduces version control risks.

  • Missed integration potential: Bentley owns both platforms — this should be seamless.

Benefits:

  • Maintains a single source of truth by linking directly to the latest documents in ProjectWise

  • Eliminates the need to download and re-upload files, reducing duplication and errors

  • Ensures that every clash issue is backed by relevant, version-controlled documentation

  • Supports audit trails and compliance by linking to formally managed records

  • Allows stakeholders to access supporting documents (e.g., drawings, specs, RFIs) without leaving the iTwin environment

  • Reduces miscommunication by ensuring everyone is referencing the same files

  • Cuts down on manual steps and file handling

  • Speeds up clash resolution by providing immediate context to the issue

  • Keeps all attachments within the approved CDE (ProjectWise), ensuring security and access control policies are upheld

  • Avoids the risk of storing sensitive documents in unapproved or unmanaged locations

  • Enables more complex workflows like automated issue tracking, reporting, and dashboards that rely on linked documentation

  • Future-proofs your clash management process for larger or more regulated projects

  • Demonstrates a fully integrated Bentley stack (iTwin + ProjectWise), showcasing the value of using their ecosystem end-to-end

Enabling this functionality would bridge a critical gap between issue management and document control, unlocking a more efficient and traceable clash resolution workflow.

  • Attach files