revision tracking?

[dcont]

It would be nice to have a way to see new items/changes in a file in a subclass or something like that so we could see exactly what was changed since the last time the plans were reviewed. It would be great to get a printout that would have those changes highlighted.

Or perhaps a timeline setup so see what has been changed since a certain date or event. Not sure if this would be feasible but the current way to address this is to save a copy of file and compare the two manually. It certainly would be a time saver to not have to review items that were already reviewed.

Thoughts?

[AndiACD]

Oh yes, SolidWorks uses a "History" table that allows this. Similar to many 3D to many 3D modeling software packages . . . . . . .

Not just high end software uses this format, so before you all suggest I splash out 10 grand on SW, I still think it's required option that'll improve VW.

[VincentCuclair]

Of what I can remember Bentley Architecture had that already a couple of years ago......however at that time all 2d info (even plans) were generated from the 3D model.....ie. like our sections and elevations are created now in VW. So it is not unthinkable!?

Edited January 26, 2010 by Vincent C

[Guest benrudgers]

You can track changes using the redline tools in the design series.

Of course, you have to mark areas manually for change and update them as they are completed.