Exporting Vrex Issues from the Web Application

Contents

    This guide explains how to export issues created in the Vrex desktop application using the Vrex web application (www.vrex.no). It is intended for project members with the appropriate permissions who need to view and export issues for documentation, coordination, or issue exchange.

    Objectives

    By completing this guide, you will be able to:

    • Identify which Vrex issues are available for export in the web application
    • Understand role and permission requirements for exporting issues
    • Export Vrex issues in PDF, BCF 3.0, or BCF 2.1 formats

    Prerequisites

    Before starting, ensure the following:

    • You have access to www.vrex.no
    • You are a member of the project where the issues were created
    • You have one of the following roles:
      • Coordinator
      • Creator
      • Admin

    Users with the User role cannot export issues.

    How to Export Issues

    Watch the video below for a quick overview, or follow the written steps to learn how to export issues in Vrex

    Video Walkthrough:

    How to Export Issues

    Written Steps:

    Log in to the Vrex Web Application
    Go to www.vrex.no and log in with your Vrex account.
    Select Your Project
    From the project list, select the project that contains the issues you want to export.
    Open the Issues Module
    In the left-side panel, select ISSUES to view all available issues in the project.
    Filter Issues (Optional)
    Use filters to narrow down the issues you want to export – for example by status, assignee, or date etc.
    Export Issues
    1. Select Export
    2. Choose your preferred export format:
    – PDF
    – BCF 3.0
    – BCF 2.1
    3. Click CREATE
    Download the Export
    Once the export is complete, it will be available for download under Exports.

    Best Practices & Tips

    • Only issues stored in the Vrex issue data source are available for viewing and export on www.vrex.no
    • Issues stored in a BCF ZIP can be downloaded from your Local BCF Folder.
    • Issues crated and stored in third-party integrations (such as BIMcollab, Catenda, Newforma Konekt, or Aconex) must be exported directly from those platforms.
    • Filtering issues before exporting helps ensure clean, relevant exports.

    FAQs

    Why don’t I see all issues in the web application?

    Only issues created in the Vrex issue data source are available for viewing and export on www.vrex.no.

    Why don’t I have access to the export option?

    You must be part of the project and have a Coordinator, Creator, or Admin role. Users with the User role cannot export issues.

    Can I export issues created from third-party integrations?

    No. Issues from third party integrations such as BIMcollab, Catenda, Newforma Konekt, or Aconex must be exported directly from those applications.

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