Access-tiered annotations
Control visibility of comments, timestamps, and simulation tags by role to align stakeholder feedback with responsibility.
In high-stakes simulations, annotations—like design changes, risk flags, or coordination notes—must be shared only with relevant reviewers until finalized. Role-based controls let architects see full design intent notes, while contractors view only constructability comments, and clients receive summary insights. This prevents premature exposure of draft thinking and maintains clarity in feedback loops across large teams.
Timestamps and tags attached to annotations remain tied to specific simulation versions, ensuring reviewers know exactly when and where feedback applies. For example, a structural engineer may tag a beam reposition on Day 12 of a 60-day timeline; the system records both the phase and the change’s relationship to the model version. Later reviewers see the context without risk of confusing outdated versus approved input.
Annotations can be pinned to timeline segments, linked objects, or transient conditions like environmental loads, making review sessions more precise. Team leads can mute or highlight annotations based on role permissions—keeping coordination meetings focused on actionable items, not background noise. This tiered system supports both transparency and discipline in collaborative decision cycles.
