Oracle Aconex
Connect Vrex to Aconex document management
Access your Aconex projects and documents directly from Vrex.
What You Can Access
The Aconex integration provides:
- Project and folder browsing
- 3D model file access
- Version-controlled documents
- Direct loading into Vrex sessions
Prerequisites
- Oracle Aconex account with project access
- Vrex workspace with integrations enabled
- API access enabled for your Aconex organization
Setup
Step 1: Request API Access
Aconex API access may need to be enabled by your Aconex administrator:
- Contact your Aconex admin
- Request API access for Vrex integration
- Provide the Vrex application ID (contact support@vrex.no)
Step 2: Connect Your Account
- In Vrex, go to Settings → Integrations
- Find Oracle Aconex
- Click Connect
- Enter your Aconex credentials
- Select your organization
Step 3: Browse Projects
Once connected:
- Open Vrex
- Navigate to Integrations → Aconex
- Browse available projects
- Select models to load
Supported Formats
| Format | Support |
|---|---|
| IFC | ✓ Full support |
| Navisworks | ✓ Full support |
| Revit | ✓ Converted on load |
| View only (2D) |
Working with Models
Loading a Model
- Navigate to the project in Vrex
- Browse to the folder containing your model
- Click the model file
- Wait for processing and loading
Version Control
Aconex maintains document versions:
- Vrex shows the latest version by default
- Access previous versions from model details
- Version history preserved
Permissions
Your Aconex permissions apply:
- Only see projects you can access
- Document-level permissions respected
- Admin rights needed for integration setup
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Can’t connect | Verify API access is enabled |
| Project missing | Check Aconex permissions |
| Load fails | Confirm file format is supported |
Security
- OAuth authentication
- No passwords stored in Vrex
- Access tokens refresh automatically
- Disconnect anytime to revoke access