Documents & folders

• Creating & Editing Documents

  This article describes how documents are created and edited. The central repository simplifies document management and facilitates collaboration.Few readers

• Create & edit folders

  This article describes how folders can be created and edited. Structured filing makes document management easier and improves the overview in everyday project work.Few readers

• Upload folders & documents

  This article describes how documents & folders can be uploaded to buildagil and what troubleshooting is available when uploading.Some readers

• Linking folders & documents

  This article describes how documents can be linked via links in buildagil or OneDrive. This allows content to be specifically referenced and efficiently retrieved.Some readers

• Creating plan sections

  This article describes how plan sections are created and used in buildagil. This allows relevant plan areas to be referenced specifically in tasks or comments.Few readers

• Import of folders & documents

  This article describes how documents and folders are imported into buildagil via upload or GoodSync. This allows large amounts of data to be transferred in a structured manner.Few readers

• Use of file naming conventions

  This article describes how file naming conventions can be checked and used in projects. This facilitates the control of file names.Few readers

• Restore documents

  This article describes how to restore previous versions and deleted documents in buildagil or OneDrive. Changes can thus be undone in a targeted manner.Few readers

• Version history for documents

  This article describes how to display and use the version history of documents in buildagil. Changes remain traceable and older versions can be opened.Few readers

Structure & Organization

• Extended folder designation

  This article describes how the extended folder designation is used in buildagil. This can shorten long paths and improve clarity.Few readers

• Links in the folder structure

  This article describes how to create and open links in the buildagil folder structure. This allows external content to be integrated directly into the project or subfolders to be linked.Few readers

• Archiving or deactivating folders

  This article describes how folders in buildagil are archived or marked as inactive. This keeps project structures clear and hides content that is not required.Some readers

Collaboration & access

• Check & release documents

  This article describes how review tasks are created and completed in buildagil. Documents can be reviewed in a structured manner and released if the review is successful.Few readers

• Sending documents to external contacts

  This article describes how documents can be sent to external persons via buildagil. This allows files to be shared securely and the sending process to be tracked transparently.Some readers

• Create QR codes for documents

  This article describes how to create QR codes for documents and folders in buildagil. This allows content to be accessed quickly on the construction site.Few readers

• Visibilities & authorizations of folders & documents

  This article describes how to control the visibility of folders and documents in buildagil.Some readers

Export & Output

• Download folders & documents

  This article describes how to download documents & folders from buildagil.Few readers

• Plotting documents & plans

  This article describes how PDF documents & plans can be printed and tracked via the plot service. This ensures that document delivery remains traceable and version-safe.Few readers

• Exporting documents & folders as Excel

  This article describes how to export documents & folders from buildagil to an Excel list. Changes are automatically synchronized and are directly visible in Excel.Some readers

Office documents

• Local editing of Office documents

  This article describes how to open and edit Office documents with local programs. Changes are saved automatically and collaboration is made easier.Some readers

• Create & edit OneNote notebooks

  This article describes how to create, edit and file OneNote notebooks in buildagil.Some readers

• Open Office documents via the mobile app

  This article describes how to open Office documents via the buildagil mobile app. Files can be edited directly in Word or Excel.Some readers

PDF documents

• Online editing of PDF documents

  This article describes how PDF documents can be edited online directly in buildagil. Comments, markups and measurements can be made directly in the document.Few readers

• Editing PDF Documents with Local Programs

  This article describes how to connect local PDF programs to buildagil. This allows you to edit PDF documents directly in your preferred program.Some readers

• Version Verification Using a QR Code for PDF Documents

  This article describes how PDF documents with QR codes can be downloaded, sent, and checked at the location to ensure they are up to date. This ensures version control at all times.Few readers

• Signing PDF Documents

  This article describes how to digitally sign PDF documents in buildagil. The signature can be added using Skribble or other local programs such as Adobe or Foxit.Few readers

• Compare PDF documents

  This article describes how PDF versions in buildagil are compared with programs such as Adobe or Bluebeam. Differences can thus be specifically identified.Few readers

• PDF editing with Adobe Acrobat

  This article describes how to edit PDF documents with Adobe Acrobat in buildagil. Changes are synchronized directly.Few readers

• Editing PDFs with PDF-XChange

  This article describes how to edit and synchronize PDF documents using PDF-XChange in buildagil. Changes are synchronized immediately.Few readers

• PDF editing with Bluebeam

  This article describes how to edit PDF documents with Bluebeam via buildagil. Changes are synchronized directly.Some readers

• PDF editing with Foxit

  This article describes how PDF documents can be edited with Foxit via buildagil. Changes are synchronized directly.Few readers

• PDF editing with Power PDF

  This article describes how to edit PDF documents with Kofax Power PDF and synchronize them with buildagil. Changes are synchronized directly.Some readers

OneDrive

• Synchronization with OneDrive

  This article describes how to set up and separate OneDrive synchronization with buildagil on Windows and macOS. This allows project files to be efficiently managed locally.Some readers

• Storage optimization of OneDrive

  This article describes how storage space can be optimized with OneDrive synchronization. Local files remain available online and the devices are relieved.Some readers

Pictures

• Pictures & media library

  This article describes how to upload images to buildagil and manage them via the media library. In this way, images can be organized in a targeted manner and used for specific locations.Few readers

• Editing images

  This article describes how images can be edited online in buildagil. Elements such as text or markers can be inserted directly into the image and saved.Few readers

• 360° pictures

  This article describes how 360° images are recognized in buildagil using the 2:1 aspect ratio. This allows this image format to be uploaded and displayed.Few readers

Remaining documents

• Open folders & documents in local program

  This article describes how documents & folders can be opened with local programs or OneDrive. This enables editing directly in the appropriate tool.Some readers

Miscellaneous

• Installation of the buildagil Opener

  This article describes how to install the buildagil Opener. This allows local PDF programs and OneDrive links to be used directly from buildagil.Some readers

• Data analysis with Power Query

  This article describes how files from buildagil can be analyzed with Power Query or Power BI. This allows IFC and Excel data to be directly linked and analyzed.Some readers

• Document exchange with Goodsync

  This article describes how to set up document exchange with Goodsync. This allows large amounts of data to be efficiently synchronized and backed up.Few readers