Integrations Tab: Setting up Viewpoint Spectrum

Overview

​​Fieldwire users on a Business or Business Plus subscription have the option to set up integrations between their Fieldwire account/projects and Viewpoint Spectrum. The Viewpoint Spectrum integration has a few unique setup requirements compared to other integrations. This integration requires manual setup by the Viewpoint Spectrum team. In this article, we’ll walk through what makes the integration different and how to get started.

Note: This article focuses specifically on how to connect and configure the Viewpoint Spectrum integration. If you’re interested in other integrations or general automation setups in Fieldwire, check out these articles:

• Integrations Tab: Setting up a Connection
• Integrations Tab: Setting up an Automation
• Integrations Tab: Setting up Viewpoint Vista

Setting up a Connection to Viewpoint Spectrum

As mentioned above, connecting Fieldwire to Viewpoint Spectrum is different from how we integrate with other apps like Google Drive or SharePoint. Before trying to connect with Viewpoint Spectrum, you’ll need to make sure you have the correct account and project permission levels in both Fieldwire and Viewpoint Spectrum.

To create the connection, you’ll need the following:

• A Fieldwire account with API access:
  • For access to the API, please visit this article: Introduction to the Fieldwire API
• A Viewpoint Spectrum account and manual integration setup:
  • To integrate Fieldwire with Viewpoint Spectrum, you will need to contact the Viewpoint Spectrum Support Team directly. If you are not already in contact with someone at Viewpoint Spectrum, you can find their contact information at the bottom of this article.
• Request integration support from Viewpoint Spectrum:
  • Once you contact the Viewpoint Spectrum Support Team, ask them to assist with the integration setup. Viewpoint Spectrum will manually configure the connection and automations on your behalf.

Establishing the workflow requirements

To connect Fieldwire to Viewpoint Spectrum, do the following:

• In Fieldwire, click on the Integrations tab.
• Select Viewpoint Spectrum and a pop-up will appear indicating that you’ll need to visit the Viewpoint Spectrum platform or reach out to their team to establish the connection.
• Click the blue Visit Viewpoint Spectrum button to be redirected to the Viewpoint Spectrum website for integration setup page.

FAQ

What is Trimble Viewpoint Spectrum?

Trimble Viewpoint Spectrum is an ERP solutions by Trimble.

Who can I contact about this integration?
You can reach out directly to aaron_jost@trimble.com or antoniaelisa.solerblasco@hilti.com to get set up with the integration.

How long will an Trimble integration take to set up?

A 30 minute meeting with the Trimble team should be enough time to establish the Trimble Viewpoint Spectrum <> Fieldwire connection.

Will the integration backfill projects from Trimble Viewpoint Spectrum to Fieldwire?

No, the date that the connection is established is the starting date that users will see data flowing from Trimble Viewpoint Spectrum into Fieldwire.