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Project Documents

The Documents tool is where important files of any type can be stored and accessed by specified users.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  • Set up a centralized folder structure by creating folders and sub-folders
  • Set and manage permissions on folders and documents
  • Create publicly-viewable folders so invited tenderers can view relevant documents without having to log in to Procore
  • Upload or download files and view progress
  • Check out and lock a document
  • Manage revisions and distribute updates to specified users
  • Build accountability by tracking when and who downloaded each file

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Web

Configure Document Settings
 
Manage Permissions
 
Upload Documents
 
Upload Tender Documents
 
View Documents
 
View Documents - Subcontractor as Collaborator
 
Manage Document Information and Settings
 
File and Folder Structure
 
Organize Files and Folders
 
Manage File Versions
 
Procore Drive
 

Mobile

Upload and View Documents (Mobile) - Field Worker
 

OUTDATED VIDEOS - Removed from Support Site and Certifications

Subcontractor - View Documents

 

Field Worker - Upload and View Documents (Mobile)

 

Manage Documents

 

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Specialty Contractor as Client - Manage Documents

 

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Specialty Contractor as Client - Procore Drive

 

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Owner - Procore Drive

 

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Superintendent - Documents

 

Video content may not accurately reflect the current state of the system, and/or it may be out of date.

Web

Manage Permissions
 
Upload Documents
 
View Documents
 
Manage Document Information and Settings
 
File and Folder Structure
 
Organize Files and Folders
 
Manage File Versions
 
Procore Drive
 

Mobile

Upload and View Documents (Mobile) - Field Worker
 

OUTDATED VIDEOS - Removed from Support Site and Certifications

Field Worker - Upload and View Documents (Mobile)

 

Video content may not accurately reflect the current state of the system, and/or it may be out of date.

Manage Documents Information and Settings

 

Video content may not accurately reflect the current state of the system, and/or it may be out of date.

Web

Manage Permissions
 
Upload Documents
 
View Documents
 
Manage Document Information and Settings
 
File and Folder Structure
 
Organize Files and Folders
 
Manage File Versions
 
Procore Drive
 

Mobile

Upload and View Documents (Mobile) - Field Worker
 

OUTDATED VIDEOS - Removed from Support Site and Certifications

Manage Documents Information and Settings

 

Video content may not accurately reflect the current state of the system, and/or it may be out of date.

Field Worker - Upload and View Documents (Mobile)

 

Video content may not accurately reflect the current state of the system, and/or it may be out of date.

Web

Manage Permissions
 
Upload Documents
 
View Documents
 
Manage Document Information and Settings
 
File and Folder Structure
 
Organize Files and Folders
 
Manage File Versions
 
Procore Drive
 

Mobile

Upload and View Documents (Mobile) - Field Worker
 

OUTDATED VIDEOS - Removed from Support Site and Certifications

Manage Documents Information and Settings

 

Video content may not accurately reflect the current state of the system, and/or it may be out of date.

Field Worker - Upload and View Documents (Mobile)

 

Video content may not accurately reflect the current state of the system, and/or it may be out of date.

Web

Manage Permissions
 
Upload Documents
 
View Documents
 
Manage Document Information and Settings
 
File and Folder Structure
 
Organize Files and Folders
 
Manage File Versions
 
Procore Drive
 

Mobile

Upload and View Documents (Mobile) - Field Worker
 

OUTDATED VIDEOS - Removed from Support Site and Certifications

Manage Documents Information and Settings

 

Video content may not accurately reflect the current state of the system, and/or it may be out of date.

Web

Manage Permissions
 
Upload Documents
 
View Documents
 
Manage Document Information and Settings
 
File and Folder Structure
 
Organize Files and Folders
 
Manage File Versions
 
Procore Drive
 

Mobile

Upload and View Documents (Mobile) - Field Worker
 

OUTDATED VIDEOS - Removed from Support Site and Certifications

Manage Documents Information and Settings

 

Video content may not accurately reflect the current state of the system, and/or it may be out of date.

Field Worker - Upload and View Documents (Mobile)

 

Video content may not accurately reflect the current state of the system, and/or it may be out of date.

Web

Manage Permissions
 
Upload Documents
 
View Documents
 
Manage Document Information and Settings
 
File and Folder Structure
 
Organize Files and Folders
 
Manage File Versions
 
Procore Drive
 

Mobile

Upload and View Documents (Mobile) - Field Worker
 

OUTDATED VIDEOS - Removed from Support Site and Certifications

Manage Documents Information and Settings

 

Video content may not accurately reflect the current state of the system, and/or it may be out of date.

Field Worker - Upload and View Documents (Mobile)

 

Video content may not accurately reflect the current state of the system, and/or it may be out of date.

Web

Manage Permissions
 
Upload Documents
 
View Documents
 
Manage Document Information and Settings
 
File and Folder Structure
 
Organize Files and Folders
 
Manage File Versions
 
Procore Drive
 

Mobile

Upload and View Documents (Mobile) - Field Worker
 

OUTDATED VIDEOS - Removed from Support Site and Certifications

Manage Documents Information and Settings

 

Video content may not accurately reflect the current state of the system, and/or it may be out of date.

Field Worker - Upload and View Documents (Mobile)

 

Video content may not accurately reflect the current state of the system, and/or it may be out of date.

Web

Manage Permissions
 
Upload Documents
 
View Documents
 
Manage Document Information and Settings
 
File and Folder Structure
 
Organize Files and Folders
 
Manage File Versions
 
Procore Drive
 

Mobile

Upload and View Documents (Mobile) - Field Worker
 

OUTDATED VIDEOS - Removed from Support Site and Certifications

Manage Documents Information and Settings

 

Video content may not accurately reflect the current state of the system, and/or it may be out of date.

Field Worker - Upload and View Documents (Mobile)

 

Video content may not accurately reflect the current state of the system, and/or it may be out of date.

Web

Configure Document Settings
 
Manage Permissions
 
Upload Documents
 
Upload Tender Documents
 
View Documents
 
View Documents - Subcontractor as Collaborator
 
Manage Document Information and Settings
 
File and Folder Structure
 
Organize Files and Folders
 
Manage File Versions
 
Procore Drive
 

Mobile

Upload and View Documents (Mobile) - Field Worker
 

OUTDATED VIDEOS - Removed from Support Site and Certifications

Subcontractor - View Documents

 

Field Worker - Upload and View Documents (Mobile)

 

Manage Documents

 

Video content may not accurately reflect the current state of the system, and/or it may be out of date.

Specialty Contractor as Client - Manage Documents

 

Video content may not accurately reflect the current state of the system, and/or it may be out of date.

Specialty Contractor as Client - Procore Drive

 

Video content may not accurately reflect the current state of the system, and/or it may be out of date.

Owner - Procore Drive

 

Video content may not accurately reflect the current state of the system, and/or it may be out of date.

Superintendent - Documents

 

Video content may not accurately reflect the current state of the system, and/or it may be out of date.

Documents Project Level

Start
Start


LEGEND
LEGEND
Optional Step
Optional Step
Do you need to manage documents?
Do you need to manage...


Select a File or Folder
Select a File or Folder


Select a File or Folder
Select a File or Folder
Do you already have a standard folder structure in a project template?
Do you already have a standard f...
Do you need to upload documents?
Do you need to upload documents?
Are you starting a new project?
Are you starting a new project?


Add a New Project Using a Project Template
Add a New Project Using a P...


Copy Folder Structure from Another Project
Copy Folder Structure from...


Create New Folders
Create New Folders


Upload Files
and Folders

Upload Files...


Manage Permissions
for Files and Folders

Manage Permissions...


Manage Tracking for
Files and Folders

Manage Tracking for...


Manage or Set
File Tags

Manage or Set...


Track a Folder or File
Track a Folder or File


Download Documents
Download Documents


Email Documents
Email Documents


Export Information
for Documents

Export Information...


View Documents
View Documents
Do you need to edit or add a new version of a file?
Do you need to edit or add a new...


Check Out a File
Check Out a File


Check In a File
Check In a File


Edit File
Edit File


Upload a New
Version of a File

Upload a New...


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Documents

Learn which user permissions are required to take the described actions in this tool.

Permissions 

   The action is available on Procore's Web, iOS, and/or Android application. Click to view the article.

icon-mindtouch-table-check.png Users can take the action with this permission level.

icon-mindtouch-table-check.png Users can take the action with this permission level AND one or more granular permissions.

What granular permissions are available for the Project level Documents tool?

Action None Read Only Standard Admin Notes

Add a Related Item to a File

 Web

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Add or Edit a File Description

 Web

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Change Permission Settings on a Folder or File

 Web

 

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  • Set Permissions

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  • Set Permissions
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Check In or Out a File

 Web

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Configure Advanced Settings: Documents

 Web

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Create a Folder

  Web     iOS     Android

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Delete Files or Folders

 Web

 

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  • Delete Folders and Files

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  • Delete Folders and Files
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Download a Previous Version of a File

 Web

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Download Files and Folders

  Web     iOS     Android

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Email Files and Folders

  Web     iOS     Android

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Export Information

 Web

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Export Object Data from a Model

 Web

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Manage and Set Tags for Documents

 Web

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Manage Permissions for Files and Folders

 Web

 

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  • Set Permissions

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  • Set Permissions
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Manage Who Tracks Files and Folders

 Web

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Move and Copy Files and Folders

 Web

 

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  • Move and Copy Files and Folders

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  • Move and Copy Files and Folders
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Open or Edit a File in Microsoft Office 365

 Web

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Preview a File

 Web

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Rename a File

 Web

 

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  • Rename Folders and Files

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  • Rename Folders and Files
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Rename a Folder

 Web

 

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  • Rename Folders and Files

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  • Rename Folders and Files
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Retrieve a File or Folder from the Recycle Bin

 Web

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Search for and Filter Documents

  Web     iOS     Android

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Sort Document Folder Contents

 Web

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Track a Folder or File

 Web

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Upload a New Version of a File

 Web

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Upload Files into a Folder

 Web     iOS     Android

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View a File in Microsoft Office 365

 Web

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View Documents

 Web     iOS     Android

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View a Private File or Folder

 Web     iOS     Android

 

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  • Access Private Folders and Files

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  • Access Private Folders and Files
icon-mindtouch-table-check.png The user must have the 'Access Private Folders and Files' granular permission OR must be added to the permissions list for the file or folder. See Manage Permissions for Files and Folders.

Below are the notable changes to the Project level Documents tool. 

Recent Changes

Automatic Processing of 3D Model Files for Procore BIM Customers (20/02/2024)

3D Model files in the Documents tool are now processed automatically in Procore accounts that have the BIM product. See View and Download 3D Models in the Documents Tool.

Support for 3d DWG Model Files (12/12/2023) 

Procore now supports the ability to upload, process, and view 3D DWG files in the Documents tool. See View and Download 3D Models in the Documents Tool.

Support for IFC Model Files (10/04/2023) 

Procore has added support for viewing and downloading Industry Foundation Class (.ifc) model files in the Documents tool. See View and Download 3D Models in the Documents Tool.

Export OBject Data From a Model (13/03/2023) 

Procore has added a feature that allows you to export object data from a model file in the project's Documents tool. See Export Object Data from a Model File. After the export is complete, you will receive an email with a CSV file that contains the data.