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Generate and Use QR Codes in the Document Viewer

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Background

The QR code functionality allows users on construction sites to quickly access specific files or markup groups by scanning a QR code with a mobile device. This feature, also referred to as Drawings Parity, provides instant access to precise document details and markup layers directly from printed or digital materials.

Things to Consider

  • This feature is available across all Apryse-based viewer tools, including PDM, Documents, and Specifications.

  • Required User Permissions: 'Read Only' level permissions or higher on the applicable project tool.

  • Generated QR codes include details such as project name, file name, version, and group name.

Prerequisites

  • Access to a document within the Document Viewer.

  • A mobile device with a camera or a QR code scanning application.

Steps

Generate a QR Code for a File

  1. Navigate to the desired file in the Document Viewer.

  2. Click the More Options icon in the header.

  3. Click Create QR Code.

  4. In the pop-up window, review the file details.

  5. Optional: Click Download QR Code to save the QR code as a PDF file, or click Print QR Code to print it.

Generate a QR Code for a Specific Markup Group

  1. Open the Groups and Layers tab in the left-hand panel.

  2. Locate the specific group.

  3. Click the More Options icon next to the group name.

  4. Click Create QR Code.

  5. Optional: Click Download QR Code or Print QR Code as needed.

Note: Downloaded QR code files automatically use a standardized file name format that includes the file name and group name.

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