As I haven't seen this implemented, the following is just an idea... for now!
Instant Access: Embedding a QR Code in Your Plan’s Title Block
Probably the most common method of travel for a plan is by email, but there are times and places when that isn't appropriate or relevant. For example, the plan is digital, and a user wants to transfer from our digital plan table to a mobile device, or it is printed. By placing a small QR code in the title block, we give that sheet a digital passport, enabling an easy jump to mobile devices or back onto the plan table screen the moment it is scanned.
How it works
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Embed once, publish everywhere
Generate a QR code that links to the authoritative PDF stored in your document management system (see CDE). Drop the code into the title block before you plot or export the file. -
Scan with any phone
Anyone using the Plan Review Table, one of our larger plan displays, or even out in the field can point a phone camera at the code. The PDF opens in the browser or your mobile application instantly, saving scrolling and file‑search time. -
Back‑and‑forth made easy
When the printed sheet returns from site a quick scan quickly pulls the digital version up on the Plan Table.
Why it matters
- One source of truth: Everyone pulls the exact same revision, so version confusion disappears.
- Faster navigation: Jump straight to the page instead of hunting through folders on a shared drive.
- Paper‑to‑digital continuity: Field crews can access the same digital version they have just been using in printed form.
- No extra hardware: Every modern phone reads QR codes natively, and the Plan Table add‑on scanner (this is available) plugs in via USB.
Implementation tips
- Keep the link permanent. As we wrote about separately, a CDE is important.
- Mind the code size. A 1" or 25mm square prints cleanly at 1:1 scale on D‑size sheets without stealing real estate.
- Label it. Add a tiny caption such as “Scan for digital copy” so new users know what to do.
- Secure access. If the file is confidential, route the QR link through your authentication gateway or a one‑time‑token service.
A small square with big impact
Adding a QR code to your title block would be a quick addition that pays off every time someone needs the latest drawing fast.
Update June 21, 2025: Procore supports adding QR codes, see https://support.procore.com/products/online/user-guide/project-level/drawings/tutorials/generate-and-print-qr-codes-for-drawings for details.
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