Project Documents

The Documents tool is where important files of any type can be stored and accessed by specified users.

Set up a centralized folder structure by creating folders and sub-folders
Set and manage permissions on folders and documents
Create publicly-viewable folders so invited bidders can view relevant documents without having to log in to Procore (must have Bidding tool)
Upload or download files and view progress
Check out and lock a document
Manage revisions and distribute updates to specified users
Build accountability by tracking when and who downloaded each file

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Permissions

What granular permissions are available for the Project level Documents tool?

Action	Read Only	Standard	Notes
Add a Related Item to a File Web
Add or Edit a File Description Web
Change Permission Settings on a Folder or File Web iOS	Set Permissions	Set Permissions
Check In or Out a File Web
Configure Advanced Settings: Documents Web
Create a Folder Web iOS Android
Delete Files or Folders Web iOS	Delete Folders and Files	Delete Folders and Files
Download a Previous Version of a File Web
Download Files and Folders Web iOS Android
Email Files and Folders Web iOS Android
Export Information Web
Export Object Data from a Model Web			Users must also have 'Read Only' or higher permission to the Models tool.
Manage and Set Tags for Documents Web
Manage Permissions for Files and Folders Web	Set Permissions	Set Permissions
Manage Who Tracks Files and Folders Web
Move and Copy Files and Folders Web	Move and Copy Files and Folders	Move and Copy Files and Folders
Open or Edit a File in Microsoft Office 365 Web
Preview a File Web
Rename a File Web iOS	Rename Folders and Files	Rename Folders and Files
Rename a Folder Web iOS	Rename Folders and Files	Rename Folders and Files
Retrieve a File or Folder from the Recycle Bin Web
Search for and Filter Documents Web iOS Android			This action can be performed offline provided that the asset/item was previously viewed and cached on your mobile device.
Sort Document Folder Contents Web
Track a Folder or File Web
Upload a New Version of a File Web
Upload Files into a Folder Web iOS Android			This action can be performed offline. Actions performed offline will be synced with Procore once a network connection has been reestablished.
View a File in Microsoft Office 365 Web
View Documents Web iOS Android
View a Private File or Folder Web iOS Android	Access Private Folders and Files	Access Private Folders and Files	The user must have the 'Access Private Folders and Files' granular permission OR must be added to the permissions list for the file or folder. See Manage Permissions for Files and Folders.

Below are the notable changes to the Project level Documents tool.

Recent Changes

Automatic Processing of 3D Model Files for Procore BIM Customers (02/20/2024)

3D Model files in the Documents tool are now processed automatically in Procore accounts that have the BIM product. See View and Download 3D Models in the Documents Tool.

Support for 3d DWG Model Files (12/12/2023)

Procore now supports the ability to upload, process, and view 3D DWG files in the Documents tool. See View and Download 3D Models in the Documents Tool.

Support for IFC Model Files (04/10/2023)

Procore has added support for viewing and downloading Industry Foundation Class (.ifc) model files in the Documents tool. See View and Download 3D Models in the Documents Tool.

Export OBject Data From a Model (03/13/2023)

Procore has added a feature that allows you to export object data from a model file in the project's Documents tool. See Export Object Data from a Model File. After the export is complete, you will receive an email with a CSV file that contains the data.