CDE · Module 01 Documents

Every Document.
Structured.
Governed.

TrioClick doesn't just store your documents — it builds relationships between every file and your project entities. Asset, discipline, stage, milestone, author — each document is always exactly where it should be, at the revision it should be, visible to who should see it.

Document Controllers BIM Managers Design Managers Project Admins
TRIOCLICK · Document Relationships PROJECT Snowdon Towers COMPANY ETO ASSET Tower 1 MILESTONE 100% SD STAGE Sch. Design DISCIPLINE Architecture SNT-ETO-TOW-AR-1001 File Rev C · Issued

How TrioClick Thinks
About Documents

Four principles that separate TrioClick from every other document management tool your team has tried.

01
Relationships, Not Folders
Architecture Schematic Design Tower 1 100% SD Milestone SNT-AR-1001 File

Every document is linked to its project entities — not stored in a folder. Finding a drawing means selecting Asset → Discipline → Stage. No folder trees. No searching.

02
Min Input, Max Output
You Provide
Design
File
Register
(No. Name Rev)
Max Output
Validation
Populate Metadata
Update master register
Populate to the cloud
Distribute
Intuitive data recall

You bring the files and a register. TrioClick handles everything else — the machine does the heavy lifting so your team focuses on design.

03
Three-Click Recall

Try it — reach any document in exactly three clicks.

Step 1 of 3 — Choose a Module
① Module
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04
Single Source of Truth
👤
Project Team
All interactions happen through TrioClick
DC BIM PM
TRIOCLICK AI
AEC Project Intelligence
Interface
Validated · Governed
Always authoritative
Register
Folders
Metadata
Storage
aconex
Oracle
Autodesk CC
Constr. Cloud
SharePoint
Microsoft
Azure
Microsoft
Sync enforced · TrioClick record always overrides

TrioClick is the orchestrator. When integrated with Aconex, ACC, or SharePoint, TrioClick's record is always authoritative. Its sync engine enforces this — any external change to metadata or version is detected and overridden.

What TrioClick
Manages

TrioClick handles four categories of formal project documentation. Work-in-progress files are outside scope — TrioClick manages what gets shared, governed, and distributed.

A
Project Reference Data

Surveys, as-built drawings, permits, contracts, certificates — any document provided as a project-wide reference. Drag and drop, categorise with a #tag, done.

B
Formal Milestone Submissions

Formal design and contractual submissions — 50% SD, 100% SD, Stage 2 IFC, and so on. Full workflow with naming validation, revision management, and CDE distribution.

C
Transmittals

Share any set of documents with team members — by stage, asset, discipline, or specific files. Add additional files to the transmittal and define the distribution list before sending.

D
Archive

Project admins can archive any project at any time. All documents move to archive status with access restricted to account admin, project admin, and up to three designated users.

Work-in-progress documents are out of scope. TrioClick governs what gets formally issued — not your team's internal working files. This keeps the register clean, authoritative, and trusted.

Everything You Need
To Know.

Step-by-step guides covering every workflow in the Documents module.

TrioClick's submission workflow validates, populates, and distributes your documents automatically. Follow these six steps every time you make a formal submission.

1
Open Submissions → Add New

Navigate to Documents → Submissions → Add New. The target milestone must be defined and open for submission before you begin.

2
Select Milestone & Discipline

Choose the target milestone and your discipline. Only one discipline per submission workflow. TrioClick will only accept files matching your discipline's naming convention.

3
Upload & Validate

TrioClick validates every file against the naming convention automatically. Non-compliant files are flagged with the option to discard or rectify before proceeding.

Auto-validated
4
Parameters — Auto-Populated

Existing files get their stored metadata and next revision applied automatically. New files get parameters from the naming convention — you only complete the remaining mandatory fields. Bulk update via Excel template available.

Revisions assigned automatically
5
Preview & Review Distribution

Review the full submission and distribution list before committing. Save to come back and amend, or discard to cancel with all files removed.

6
Submit → Syncs to All CDEs

Click Submit. TrioClick populates documents to its register and pushes to all integrated CDEs simultaneously — Aconex, ACC, SharePoint — with correct metadata and folder structure.

Aconex · ACC · SharePoint

You bring the files and a register. TrioClick handles everything else — validation, metadata, revisions, and distribution happen without manual input.

The Process
Upload files in correct format

Drag and drop or batch upload. Files must follow the project naming convention — TrioClick validates this before anything else happens.

Naming convention validated

Every filename is checked against the predefined convention. Non-compliant files are flagged — rectify or discard before proceeding.

Automated
Metadata extracted & populated

Parameters read from filename and applied automatically. Existing files get stored metadata. New files need only remaining mandatory fields.

Automated
Revisions assigned automatically

Next revision assigned per the predefined scheme — alphabetical or numerical per stage. No manual entry. No override possible.

Automated
Distributed to all CDEs simultaneously

On submit, TrioClick populates all integrated CDEs — creating or updating records, folders, packages, and attributes consistently across all platforms.

Automated
What You Get Out
Master Register

Auto-generated and always current. Every document, revision, and status in one place.

Structured CDEs

Aconex, ACC, and SharePoint all receive clean folder structures and populated metadata.

Milestone Packages

A package per milestone per discipline created automatically in Aconex and ACC.

Revision History

Every version stored and retrievable. Nothing deleted — only superseded.

Audit Trail

Complete, unalterable record of every upload, sync, override, and distribution event.

AI-Ready Data

Structured metadata lets the AI agent query, summarise, and report across your full document set.

When integrated with other CDEs, TrioClick is always the authoritative source. Its sync engine monitors connected platforms and enforces TrioClick's validated metadata — automatically.

Sync Engine — Live Activity
TrioClick
SNT-ETO-TOW-AR-1001 · Rev C
Submitted via TrioClick workflow
Pushed to Aconex · ACC · SP
Aconex
SNT-ETO-TOW-AR-1001 · metadata edited manually
Sync engine detected — TrioClick record enforced
Overridden ✓
ACC
SNT-ETO-TOW-AR-9999 · uploaded directly to ACC
No TrioClick record — not managed
Ignored
TrioClick
SNT-ETO-TOW-AR-1002 · Rev D submitted
New revision — all CDEs updated
Pushed to Aconex · ACC · SP
TrioClick record = authoritative record

Documents submitted via TrioClick's workflow are machine-validated. That record is treated as authoritative across all connected platforms.

Sync engine overrides manual edits

If a user edits metadata or updates a version directly in Aconex, ACC, or SharePoint, the sync engine detects the change and restores TrioClick's record on the next sync cycle.

Files uploaded outside TrioClick are not managed

TrioClick only governs documents submitted through its workflow. Files uploaded directly to a CDE without a TrioClick record are ignored — keeping your register clean.

Consistent structure across every CDE

Every connected platform gets the same folder structure, metadata, and revision history — because they all come from one source.

TrioClick integrates with Aconex, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and SharePoint. One direction — from TrioClick outward. No lateral data transfer between CDEs.

One to Many — Not Lateral

TrioClick pushes to all connected CDEs from one source. There is no direct transfer from Aconex to ACC, or ACC to SharePoint. TrioClick is the single point of control.

Neat Structure Everywhere

TrioClick creates and maintains consistent folder structures and metadata across every connected CDE — making auditing and archiving reliable across your portfolio.

Manage User Access Carefully

Users can still access Aconex, ACC, and SharePoint directly. Project admins should manage permissions on those platforms to minimise manual edits the sync engine will need to override.

Aconex
Oracle
Adds new files and updates existing records in the register
Populates all mapped field values — asset, discipline, stage, milestone, author
Creates a package per milestone submission per discipline
Autodesk Construction Cloud
ACC
Creates folder structure: Stage → Milestone → Discipline
Populates all attribute values as mapped in project setup
Creates a package per milestone per discipline
SharePoint
Microsoft
Creates folder structure: Stage → Milestone → Discipline
Populates metadata values as mapped in project setup
No package creation — folder structure only

Beyond formal submissions, TrioClick manages project reference data and long-term archiving — keeping your project history clean, accessible, and secure.

Project Reference Data
1
Navigate to Reference Data

Go to Documents → Reference Data. This is separate from the submissions register and holds project-wide context documents.

2
Drag, Drop & Tag

Upload surveys, as-built drawings, permits, contracts, and certificates. Categorise each with a #tag — no naming convention required for reference data.

3
Instantly searchable by tag

Reference documents are immediately available to all project members with access. Filter by tag to find what you need in seconds.

Archiving a Project
1
Admin initiates archive

Project admins can archive any project at any time from Project Settings → Archive Project. The action is reversible only by account admin.

2
Access restricted automatically

All documents move to archive status. Access is restricted to account admin, project admin, and up to three designated users — defined at time of archiving.

Access restricted
3
Full history preserved

Every document, every revision, and the complete audit trail are preserved indefinitely. Nothing is deleted — the archive is a permanent, read-only record.

Full Setup Guide
Need to configure the module?

The setup guide covers everything from initial project configuration and naming conventions to CDE integration, field mapping, user permissions, transmittals, and archive management.

Project Setup Naming Conventions CDE Integration Transmittals Archive
View Setup Guide

Common Questions
Answered.

Do I need Aconex, ACC, or SharePoint to use TrioClick?

No. TrioClick works as a fully standalone platform. Integration with other CDEs is optional — you connect them if you already have subscriptions and want TrioClick to manage them as the central layer.

What happens if I upload a file directly to Aconex or ACC?

Files uploaded outside TrioClick's workflow with no TrioClick record are not managed by the sync engine — they are ignored entirely. Only documents with a TrioClick record are governed and synced.

Can TrioClick override a revision I set manually in Aconex?

Yes. If a document has a TrioClick record and its metadata or version is altered externally, the sync engine will detect the change and restore TrioClick's record. TrioClick does not allow revision override — the next revision is always assigned automatically.

How does TrioClick handle naming convention violations?

Non-compliant files are flagged during validation with a clear warning. You can either go back and rectify the files before proceeding, or choose to discard them and continue with the compliant files only.

Where is my data stored?

All data is stored on Microsoft Azure enterprise infrastructure with regional data residency compliance. TrioClick is ISO 27001 certified — your documents and metadata are encrypted in transit and at rest.

What happens to my data when my subscription ends?

Your data remains accessible and exportable. Documents and metadata stored in connected CDEs (Aconex, ACC, SharePoint) remain in those platforms under your own account — TrioClick's termination does not affect those records.

Can I use project templates for new projects?

Yes. TrioClick supports project templates including naming conventions, discipline structure, milestone definitions, and CDE field mappings — so new projects are set up consistently and quickly.

How does the AI agent work with documents?

Because TrioClick enforces structured, consistent metadata across all documents, the AI agent can query your entire document set in plain language — find drawings, extract specifications, summarise submissions, and draft RFI responses grounded in your live project data.

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