ProjectWise is an document management system licensed by Bentley Systems, Inc. HDR makes ProjectWise available by invitation only. If you are interested in using ProjectWise, please contact your HDR project manager. The HDR project manager decides whether ProjectWise will be used on his/her project. If ProjectWise is being used on your project, follow Steps 1-5:
Step 1 – Obtain your account ID and password
You will receive an e-mail with your account ID and your password from your HDR project manager.
Step 2 – Determine how you will access ProjectWise
Review the information below to determine which option works best for you.
Appropriate Use: The current version of the Web Explorer Lite (WEL) client does not require software installation. It can be accessed from any Internet connection.
The Web Explorer Lite allows users to browse files and folders, check files in and out, view files created by various applications, search for files using various search criteria, and create files and folders. Use the WEL if:
You do not want to install software on your computer.
Your IS department will not open port 5800 on your network firewall.
You do not need application integration with AutoCAD/MicroStation and you do not need to use automated standards and/or workspaces. You may still view, redline and check out CAD files for editing.
ProjectWise 2004 Explorer/Lite Client Workstation Requirements (external)
Appropriate Use: The Explorer client has to be installed by a systems manager and requires some configuration. This client software is specifically developed to be run on the Microsoft Windows platform. This client software provides all of the ProjectWise functionality to work with documents. Use Explorer if:
Your IS department will open port 5800 on your network firewall.
You want the convenience of drag and drop capability into ProjectWise.
You need integration with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation to allow files created by either application to be saved directly to a ProjectWise folder and you need to use automate standards and/or workspaces.
Bentley Redline is a multi-function viewing, redlining and print-to-scale solution that extends the reach of design and engineering data. It delivers comprehensive design review, annotation and printing tools for both DGN and DWG content. Mark-ups are easily managed and integrated into designs, enhancing project collaboration and communication and allowing for an efficient transition from mark-ups to design changes.
Step 3 - Download the Software
| Documentation |
ProjectWise Web Explorer Lite | ProjectWise Web Explorer Quick Start (PDF, 150KB) |
| XM Prerequisites 08.09.04.01 (WinZip File, 146 MB) | ProjectWise XM Upgrade Instructions (PDF, 329KB) |
ProjectWise
Explorer 08.09.04.50
(WinZip File, 38.8 MB) | |
ProjectWise
Host File
(WinZip File, 4 KB) | |
Bentley Redline 09.09.04.51
(WinZip File, 91.9 MB) | For the external parties using the ProjectWise Explorer and wanting to use Bentley Redline: Install and start Bentley Redline From the initial Licensing Information dialog box, choose "I was invited to use Bentley Redline by a SELECT Subscriber (online)"
Enter (or copy and paste*) the following Sponsorship Code into the Bentley Redline Registration Dialog when prompted by Bentley Redline: 0e66573186395a69a1eb37a340ee7669c1d67e3e9d7f61da Note: Registering for Bentley Redline will put you on Bentley's e-mail distribution list. |
Step 4 - Install and configure the software
Refer to the Documentation downloads in Step 3 above.Step 5 - Verify it works
You can verify that your installation is working if:
1) Your software runs.
2) You can login to your datasource.
If you cannot get this far, refer to User Support.