Accelerate and simplify the process of creating iModels by integrating iModel creation seamlessly into the Document Management area within Bentley’s Infrastructure Cloud. Currently, the process is inefficient, slow and poorly connected: users must navigate to a separate form to initiate model creation, only to be redirected back to the Document Management area with a limited file browser that hampers usability. After going through unnecessary forms, the synchronization process is painfully slow and prone to failure (statistical outliers, glitches in visualization...)

This proposal aims to streamline the workflow by introducing the following features:

1. Quick Preview of Selected Files: From the Document Management area, users could select any file and immediately open a quick preview to ensure they have the correct file without leaving the current screen. This would provide instant context and facilitate smoother decision-making when selecting files for iModel creation.

2. Contextual iModel Creation for Federated Models: Introduce a contextual menu action that allows users to create federated iModels directly from the selected file. This action would present users with a tree view of all file references, allowing them to easily select specific references to be synchronized with the new iModel. This approach enhances flexibility and accuracy, making it simple to build federated models by selectively including only the necessary references.

By embedding these features directly into Document Management, users can create and configure iModels more intuitively and efficiently, without unnecessary navigation between modules. This improvement would save time, reduce errors, and enhance the overall user experience, empowering teams to focus on analysis and collaboration rather than redundant administrative steps.