CDE Folder Builder

Any CDE · ISO 19650 · Trade packages. Pick a template, tune it to the project, edit any folder in the tree, then copy the structure out as a script, CSV or JSON.

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    About the CDE Folder Builder
    
        
    
          The CDE Folder Builder creates a consistent folder structure for a common data environment (CDE) without
          starting from a blank page. Choose the ISO 19650 CDE template to organise information containers by
          state (Work in Progress, Shared, Published and Archived), with a folder for each task team. Or choose
          Trade packages to organise the project by phase, with one package per MasterFormat division.
        
    
        
    
          Every folder in the tree can be renamed, moved or deleted, and each one carries a suggested access level you
          can take into your BIM Execution Plan. When the structure is agreed, export it as a script that creates the
          folders on Windows, macOS or Linux, as a CSV for review or bulk import, or as JSON for an API integration with
          your CDE platform.
        
    
        
    Frequently asked questions
    
        
    
          
    
            What is an ISO 19650 CDE folder structure?
            
    
              ISO 19650 describes a common data environment where information moves through four states: Work in
              Progress (WIP), Shared, Published and Archived. A folder structure that mirrors those states, with a WIP
              and Shared folder for each task team, makes it clear who can edit, review and rely on each piece of
              information.
            
    
          
    
          
    
            Which CDE platforms does it work with?
            
    
              Any of them. The builder is platform-agnostic: use the PowerShell or Bash script to create the empty
              structure and upload it to Autodesk Construction Cloud, Procore, Trimble Connect, SharePoint or a file
              server, or hand the JSON export to a developer to create folders through your platform's API.
            
    
          
    
          
    
            Is my project information stored anywhere?
            
    
              No. The builder runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you enter is sent to a server, and the setup is not
              saved between visits.
            
    
          
    
          
    
            Is the CDE Folder Builder free?
            
    
              Yes. The CDE Folder Builder is free to use. If you need a version built around your own standards or
              platform, VDC Stack.io can build a custom tool for your team.
            
    
          
    
        
    
      
    

      
    
        
    
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          Disclaimer. The CDE Folder Builder is a reference tool provided for guidance only. VDC Stack.io is not
          responsible for incorrect results, omissions, or misalignment with project, client, contractual or standards
          requirements. Outputs are not contractual and do not form part of any agreement or scope of work. Verify all
          folder structures, permissions and naming conventions against your project's information requirements before
          use.