1. Description

Saved Views in Bentley Infrastructure Cloud allow you to capture and store specific camera positions, model visibility settings, and display configurations within an iModel. Once saved, these views can be re-applied at any time to instantly restore a precise perspective — making them essential for design reviews, issue reporting, and collaborative workflows.

 

The Saved Views widget lives in the right-hand vertical panel of the iModel Viewer. It replaces the legacy bottom-bar control and introduces a significantly expanded feature set, including tag-based filtering with AND/OR logic, hierarchical grouping, new apply modes, and improved keyboard accessibility.

Who Can Use Saved Views?

Any project member with access to the iModel Viewer can create, view, and apply saved views. Sharing and administrative actions (such as renaming or deleting tags) require specific role permissions:

 

Action	Required Role
Create a saved view	Any project member
Apply a saved view	Any project member
Share a saved view	View creator or Project Admin
Set as default view	View creator or Project Admin
Rename / delete a tag	iTwin Owner (Admin)
Delete a saved view	View creator or Project Admin

2. Overview of Widget Features

The Saved Views widget is made up of several components. This section covers each area and its controls.

Opening the Widget

• • Click the Saved Views tab icon in the right-hand vertical panel of the iModel Viewer.
  • The widget opens on the Saved Views tab by default.
  • A second tab — Imported Views — is also available for views imported from external sources.

Above shows the default position of the Saved Views widget.

Widget Areas at a Glance

 

Area	Description
Search Bar	Filters the view list in real time by title. Resets when the panel is closed.
Header Toolbar	Contains the + Save View button, the ⚙ Settings button, and the view count (e.g. 'Showing 7/7').
Filter & Sort Bar	Filter by Favourites, Default View, or Tags. Sort by Importance, Name, or Date. Toggle List / Grid display mode.
Views List / Grid	Displays saved views as tiles. Each tile shows a thumbnail, view name, Shared badge, a multi-select checkbox, and an Options (⋯) menu.
Settings Panel	Opened via the ⚙ button. Controls how views are applied and provides reload / download / grouping options.

 

Creating a Saved View

1. 1. Set up the camera position and display settings you want to capture in the viewport.
   2. Click the + Save View button in the widget header toolbar.
   3. Enter a name for the view.
   4. Optionally add tags to the view for filtering and grouping.
   5. Click Save. The view appears immediately in the list and the counter updates.

 

View Tiles

Each saved view is shown as a tile containing:

• • Thumbnail — A viewport screenshot captured at the time the view was saved.
  • View Name — Displayed in bold. Click to apply the view.
  • Shared Badge — Indicates whether the view is shared with other project members.
  • Checkbox — Appears on hover or when selected. Used for multi-select / batch edit mode.
  • Options Menu (⋯) — Provides context actions for that specific view (see below).

Above shows the initial saved view selected with the 3 dots options menu expanded.

Options Menu Actions

Click the ⋯ button on any tile to access these actions:

 

Action	What it does
Apply View	Applies the saved view to the current viewport using the selected apply mode.
Rename	Edit the view name inline.
Delete	Permanently removes the saved view.
Share / Unshare	Toggle sharing with all project members.
Set as Default	Marks this view as the iModel default view, applied when the model is first opened.
Add / Edit Tags	Manage the tags associated with this view for filtering and grouping.

 

Filtering and Searching

Search

Type in the search box to filter saved views by title in real time. The search clears when the widget panel is closed.

Above shows the tag filtering panel expanded to show the available options.

Filter Toggles

Three filter buttons are available in the Filter & Sort Bar:

• • Filter by Favourites — Shows only views you have starred as a favourite.
  • Filter by Default View — Shows only the view(s) marked as the iModel default.
  • Filter by Tags — Shows only views that have the selected tag(s) applied.

 

AND / OR Tag Filter Mode

✨  New Feature New feature: When filtering by two or more tags, you can now toggle between AND and OR logic. Match any OR (default) — Returns views matching any of the selected tags. Match all AND — Returns only views that match all selected tags simultaneously. The AND/OR preference persists across sessions as a personal user setting.

 

Sorting and View Mode

Use the sort dropdown to order saved views by Importance, Name (A–Z), or Date Created.

Toggle between view modes using the icon buttons:

• • List view (default) — A compact horizontal row per view, showing thumbnail, name, and action buttons.
  • Grid view — Larger thumbnail tiles arranged in a grid for visual browsing.

3. Settings Menu

Click the ⚙ Settings button in the widget header to open the Settings panel. Click ← Back to Saved Views to return to the view list.

Above shows the setting menu slide over in the widget to expose additional settings.

When a Saved View is Applied

These options control how content and camera settings are handled every time you apply a saved view. Select the mode that best fits your workflow:

Mode	Camera Applied?	Includes New iModel Content?
Include New Content  (Default)	Yes	Yes — shows content added after the view was saved
Include New Content (No Camera)	No — camera stays where you are	Yes — shows content added after the view was saved
Apply Snapshot	Yes	No — shows only content present at the time of saving
Snapshot (No Camera)	No — camera stays where you are	No — shows only content present at the time of saving
Apply Camera and Presentation Only	Yes	N/A — model and category filters are cleared
Apply Camera Only	Yes	No change — all other display settings remain as-is

 

✨  New Feature New in this release: Include New Content (No Camera) and Snapshot (No Camera) are two additions. Both let you update what is displayed without moving your viewpoint — ideal when you need to apply presentation rules to your current camera position.

 

Additional Settings Controls

• Group Saved Views by Tags — Toggles the hierarchical folder view based on tags. See Section 4.
• Reload Saved Views — Refreshes the list to pick up changes made by other project members.
• Download Viewport Image — Saves a screenshot of the current 3D viewport.

Above shows the saved view organised into hierarchical folder based on their tag information.

4. Organising Saved Views with Tags

 

✨  New Feature New feature: Hierarchical grouping and keyboard tag entry are both new additions to the Saved Views widget.

 

What Are Tags?

Tags are short labels you attach to a saved view to categorise it. They serve two purposes:

• • Filtering — use the Filter by Tags control to show only views with certain tags.
  • Grouping — when the Group Saved Views by Tags toggle is on, tags become the folder structure for the view list.

 

Adding and Editing Tags

To add a tag to a saved view, open the Options (⋯) menu on the tile and select Add / Edit Tags.

 

Keyboard Support for Tag Entry

When the tag input field is active:

• • Press Enter — confirms and saves the new tag immediately.
  • Press Escape — cancels the tag creation without saving.

The tag appears in the list instantly after Enter is pressed. No separate confirmation button click is required.

 

Grouping Saved Views by Tags

Enable the Group Saved Views by Tags toggle in the Settings panel to switch from a flat list to a hierarchical folder-like view.

 

How Groups Work

• Each group corresponds to one tag in the iModel.
• A saved view with multiple tags appears in every relevant group.
• Saved views with no tags appear under an Uncategorised group.
• Groups are collapsed by default — click a group header to expand or collapse it.
• Each group header displays a count of how many views it contains.

 

Search and Filter with Grouping Active

• Tag-based filtering continues to work — only groups containing matching views are shown.
• Keyword search automatically expands relevant groups to reveal matching views.
• Deactivating all filters restores the full grouped view.

 

AND / OR Logic with Tag Filters

When Group by Tags is active and multiple tags are selected as filters:

• • OR mode shows groups that contain views matching any of the selected tags.
  • AND mode shows only groups (and views) that match all selected tags.

This combination lets you precisely narrow a large library of views without losing the folder structure.

 

Admin Controls — iTwin Owner Role

Users with the iTwin Owner role can manage tags from within the widget:

• • Rename a tag — the group label and all linked views update immediately.
  • Delete a tag — only permitted when no saved views are currently linked to it.

Both actions take effect without a page refresh.

5. Saved Views Widget — FAQs

Q: How do I open the new Saved Views widget?

A: Click the Saved Views tab icon in the right-hand vertical panel of the iModel Viewer. The widget opens on the Saved Views tab by default.

 

Q: My saved views have disappeared — what happened?

A: Saved views are stored against the iModel, not your local session. If you cannot see them, check that:

• You are viewing the correct iModel and changeset.
• Your filter or search settings are not hiding them — clear any active filters and search text.
• The view was not deleted by another project member.

A: Use the Reload Saved Views button in the Settings panel to refresh the list.

 

Q: What is the difference between Include New Content and Apply Snapshot?

A: Include New Content (default) displays the saved view's camera and display settings but also shows any new content added to the iModel after the view was saved. Apply Snapshot restores the view exactly as it was at the point of saving — new content added afterwards is excluded.

 

Q: Can I apply a saved view without moving my camera?

A: Yes. In the Settings panel, select either Include New Content (No Camera) or Snapshot (No Camera). Both modes apply the content and display rules from the saved view but leave your current camera position unchanged.

 

Q: How does AND / OR tag filtering work?

A: When you select two or more tags in the Filter by Tags control, a toggle appears:

• OR (default): shows saved views that have any of the selected tags.
• AND: shows only saved views that have all of the selected tags at the same time.

A: The AND/OR choice persists across sessions as your personal preference.

 

Q: How do I group my saved views into folders?

A: Open the Settings panel (⚙) and turn on the Group Saved Views by Tags toggle. Views are then arranged into collapsible groups, one group per tag. Views with no tags appear under an Uncategorised group.

 

Q: A view appears in multiple groups — is that correct?

A: Yes. If a saved view has more than one tag, it appears inside every group that corresponds to one of those tags. This is by design and lets a single view surface in multiple relevant contexts.

 

Q: Can I rename or delete a tag?

A: Only users with the iTwin Owner (Admin) role can rename or delete tags. Tags can only be deleted when no saved views are currently linked to them. Both actions take effect immediately without a page refresh.

 

Q: How do I use the keyboard to add a tag?

A: Open the Options (⋯) menu on a saved view tile and select Add / Edit Tags. Type the new tag name in the input field and press Enter to save it instantly. Press Escape to cancel without saving.

 

Q: What is the difference between Saved Views and Imported Views?

A: Saved Views are created directly inside the iModel Viewer and stored against the iModel. Imported Views are views that have been imported from external sources (such as from another application). Hierarchical grouping by tags is available on the Saved Views tab only.

 

Q: How do I set a default view for an iModel?

A: Open the Options (⋯) menu on the saved view you want to use as the default and select Set as Default. The default view is applied automatically when a user opens the iModel.

 

Q: What happened to the old Saved Views control in the bottom bar?

A: The legacy Saved Views widget in the viewer bottom bar is being retired. A warning banner inside the old widget directs you to the new right-hand panel widget. The banner can be dismissed per session but reappears each time until the old control is fully removed. All existing saved views are preserved and fully accessible in the new widget.

 

Q: I selected AND filter but no views are showing — why?

A: If no saved views possess all of the selected tags simultaneously, the list will be empty and a 'No results found' message appears. Try removing one or more tags or switch to OR mode to broaden the results.