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Versions (page 197)

View a Version (page 198)

Discussion Threads

Discussion Threads Overview

You can add and chain together messages to exchange information and make

decisions as a team. Discussion threads are organized and linked to a specific

file (drawing, document, note, or link). Discussions can be read by members

with Admin, Edit, View, or Review permission. Project members do not have

to be active participants in discussions to read them.

For example, if you want to copy a drawing file to a Review folder on your

site, it is a good idea to start a discussion thread at the same time, letting the

appropriate team members know of any additional details about the file.

Because you have started a discussion, it's easy for reviewers to reply by adding

additional comments as they work with the file. Those with Review, View,

and Edit permission can follow along without adding or replying, as the

discussion evolves.

When adding a discussion thread you can also send an email to project

members, notifying them of the new thread. This is similar to sending an

email notification when uploading a file.

Discussion threads cannot be deleted unless the associated file is deleted.

When the file is deleted, all the connected discussion threads are permanently

removed from the system.

There is a separate discussions tab for forms. For more information see

Discussions Tab for Forms (page 321).