To edit a BIM file, particularly when managed through cloud platforms like BIM 360 Team, you typically access the file directly from your connected desktop environment, make changes using your installed BIM software, and save the file back.
Simple Steps for Editing a BIM File (Based on BIM 360 Team Method)
When your BIM files are stored on a cloud platform that provides desktop integration, the editing process is streamlined. Here's a common method:
- Navigate to the File: Go to the location of the BIM file within your connected drive or cloud file explorer.
- Initiate Edit: Hover over the file you want to edit, click the drop-down icon, and click Edit on Desktop.
What Happens Next?
Once you select "Edit on Desktop":
- The file is accessed directly from your local machine through the BIM 360 Team connected drive.
- Note: The file opens on your local machine from the BIM 360 Team connected drive.
- The appropriate BIM software installed on your computer will launch and open the file.
Making and Saving Changes
- Make the desired changes using your BIM software.
- When done, save the file. The connected drive ensures that your saved changes are automatically synced back to the cloud platform, updating the original file or creating a new version, depending on the platform's settings.
This method allows you to leverage the full functionality of your desktop BIM software while keeping your project files managed and synchronized in the cloud.
