Install the ProjectWise custom module for ProjectWise Explorer


 Product(s):Promis.e, Bentley Substation
 Version(s):08.11.12.18 - 08.11.13.140
 Environment:N\A
 Area:ProjectWise Integration
 Subarea:N\A

Background

The ProjectWise custom module for ProjectWise Explorer is for Promis.e and Bentley Substation integration with ProjectWise. It adds tools such as Create Electrical Page, Open Electrical Page, Copy Electrical Project, etc. to right-click menus in ProjectWise Explorer. It also configures Promis.e and Bentley Substation to present dialogs that point to the ProjectWise datasource when opening or attaching files.

Steps to Accomplish

Option 1: Install during promis.e/Bentley Substation installation

  1. Install ProjectWise Explorer if not already installed. ProjectWise Explorer must be installed for the option to install the integration module to be available.
  2. Install Promis.e/Substation. During the installation, click the Custom button on the Choose Setup Type step.
  3. Click the icon next to the ProjectWise custom module item.
  4. Choose Entire feature will be installed on local hard drive.
  5. Click Next.
  6. Continue through the installation wizard.

Option 2: Install after Promis.e/Bentley Substation is installed

  1. Install ProjectWise Explorer if not already installed. ProjectWise Explorer must be installed for the option to install the integration module to be available.
  2. Go to where programs are uninstalled in Control Panel. This may be Programs and Features, Add or Remove Programs, or Uninstall a Program.
  3. In the list of programs, find the Promis.e or Bentley Substation program as the case may be and right-click it.
  4. Choose Change.
  5. On the resulting wizard, click Next until Change, Repair, and Remove buttons are displayed.
  6. Click the Change button.
  7. Click the icon next to the ProjectWise custom module item.
  8. Choose Entire feature will be installed on local hard drive.
  9. Click Next.
  10. Click Change.

 Original Author:Matt_P

Keywords: PW, customization, integrate