How to repair the BIM Server

[Istvan Moharos]

Related versions: v18 and newer When BIM Server is not running properly because of missing or corrupted program files, or in case of cosmetic issues, it is easier to repair the BIM Server than to setup the whole environment again. You can start the repairing process by running the original installer of the affected BIM Server. Although the program files will be set to default, all the data files, like configuration settings, project and library data, users and permissions will NOT be affected.

1. Run the original BIM Server installer

   The installer detects the installed BIM Server versions on the computer and offers the repairing process if the affected version is installed.
   

2. Warning about BIM Server updates

   The repairing process will remove any update and restore the program to its original state.
   

3. Repairing Summary

   

4. Complete the repairing process

   

After the repairing process, you also have to re-update the BIM Server to be able to use your projects.