Integration FAQ

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1. What does "ProjectWise iDesktop Integration" mean?
   1. When an application is integrated with ProjectWise, you can access your datasources, check out and open ProjectWise documents, and check them back in, all from inside the application without having to open ProjectWise Explorer. The level of integration differs from application to application, but typically the commands affected in each application are those which open and save files.  (See also The Basic Level of Integration)
2. What programs can be integrated with ProjectWise?
   1. Most Bentley desktop programs such as MicroStation, Open Roads, Open Building, etc as well as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Autodesk products including AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Revit.
3. What programs cannot be integrated with ProjectWise?
   1. Just about any program can have the level zero integration with ProjectWise, (See The Basic Level of Integration). Level one through three requires a ProjectWise 'add in' that adds functionality to supported applications.  Bentley provides the 'add in' modules for MicroStation, Open Roads, Open Building, etc as well as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Autodesk products including AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Revit.
4. Can I turn ProjectWise Integration on and off?
5. Can ProjectWise Integrate with multiple versions of the same program.  For instance, if I have two versions of MicroStation installed?
6. How do I know if integration is installed?
7. How do I install integration for a newer version of software (office, MicroStation, AutoCAD, etc.) that I have just installed?