ProjectWise Administrator Help

Run a Reference and Link Set Scan on the Example Dataset

  1. In ProjectWise Explorer, select Tools > Scan References and Link Sets and when the wizard opens, click Next.
  2. On the Specify Scan Options page, leave both options on (to scan for both master/reference documents and link sets) and click Next.
  3. On the Select Master Files and Folders page, select these folders to scan:
    • BSI200 - Peterborough Geospatial Investigation
    • BSI300 - Medical Complex - Cordoba
    • BSI400 - W01 - Intersection of I-9 and SR 32
    • BSI900 - Adelaide Tower
    • Gas Authority, Inc.
    • Wedraw Drafters, Inc. - New Employee Training
    • Templates


  4. Click Next.
  5. On the Master Folder Settings page, turn on the check box next to every folder so that all subfolders will be searched for references and link sets. Leave the Application filter check boxes unchecked. Click Next.
  6. On the Reference File Priority Search Options page, turn off Enable Priority Search and click Next.
  7. On the Reference File Proximity Search Options page, turn on Search Subfolders for References, select Advanced, and enter 5 for the number of folders above the master file’s folder. Click Next.
  8. On the Reference File Search Options page, optionally specify a log file, then click Next.
  9. On the final page of the wizard, click Scan to start the scan.
  10. Click Close when the scan is complete.