File Version History

File Versions & Revision History

Trimble Connect allows you to track, download and view the revision history of your uploaded files. Using the file detail panel you will have access to view all of the revisions of a file, download a particular revision of the file and view a particular revision of the file.

View Version History

To view a file's version history

  1. Open your project in Trimble Connect for Browser.

  2. Navigate to the Explorer page.

  3. Select a file to open the detail panel.

  4. To view the version history click the See history link shown next to the version number in the detail panel.

  5. The Version history tab lists all versions of the file or the folder from it's first upload.

  6. Click the thumbnail image of a revision to view. The file is loaded in the 2D or the 3D Viewer.

Upload a New File Version

To upload a new file version, the file must have the same name as the file stored in Trimble Connect.

If the name of the file does not match the file you are trying to upload, it will be considered a new file and not replace the current one stored in Connect.

See Uploading Files for more information on how to upload a file.

Download a Revision

To download a revision

  1. Open your project in Trimble Connect for Browser.

  2. Navigate to the Explorer page.

  3. Select a file to open the detail panel.

  4. To view the version history click the See history link shown next to the version number in the detail panel.

  5. Click the Download button next to the version information.

The file will be downloaded to your device.


Known Issues & Limitations

  • Moving the file to a different folder creates a new version of the file or folder.

  • Renaming the file creates a new version of the file or folder.

  • Uploading a new revision of a file with a different name is not supported.