Configure IE for Projectwise Web
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June 2018 Chang e th e doc um ent titl e usin g th e p rop erties opti on o n th e Jac obs Rib bonProject NameClient Na me Configure IE for ProjectWise Web Accessing ProjectWise through the ProjectWise web application can be a quick way to access and upload project content. This does not require installing ProjectWise Explorer. However, it is important to note that there is not “Application Integration” via ProjectWise web. This means that drawing files cannot be opened in native CAD applications for example. It is always preferred to use ProjectWise Explorer to ensure proper configurations and especially when working with any type of CAD files. Follow the below instructions to ensure ProjectWise web is configured properly: Prerequisites • ProjectWise Web ONLY supports Internet Explorer o IE must be Version 7 or higher o No support for Chrome, Firefox, or other browsers Overview • User must have ability to install ActiveX controls on their computer, or Active X must be pre-installed • Ensure IE pop-blockers are disabled • Add the appropriate url to IE Trusted Sites lists Trusted Sites • Open the Tools > Internet Options > Security tab, click on Trusted Sites 1 June 2018 • Click the Sites button to open the Trusted Sites dialog • Toggle on Require server verification… • Enter https://pww-us.ch2m.com, click Add • Turn off Require server verification… • Repeat and enter about:blank in the Add this website field and click Add • Select OK or Close to close the Trusted Sites dialog and the Internet Options dialog Configure Internet Explorer Security Settings • For ActiveX controls to work properly in Internet Explorer, go to Tools > Internet Options > Security tab, click on Trusted Sites 2 June 2018 • Click the Custom Level button to open the Security Settings – Trusted Sites Zone dialog Category Setting Value ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins Download signed ActiveX controls Prompt ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins Download unsigned ActiveX controls Disable 3 June 2018 ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked for scripting Disable ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins Enable ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting Enable Scripting Active Scripting Enable Scripting Scripting of Java applets Enable • Select OK to close the Security Settings – Trusted Sites Zone dialog and the IE options dialog Internet Explorer 11 With Internet Explorer 11 there is one extra step required for ActiveX to function. Click Tools > Compatibility View Settings Add your site domain 4 June 2018 With ActiveX enabled you can now upload or download multiple files as well as work with other ProjectWise functionality. 5 .