March’s updates focus on improving how teams manage metadata, streamline CAD relationships, and work more efficiently across integrations and workflows. From new default settings to stronger linking between files, these enhancements are designed to reduce manual work and improve data consistency across your projects.
Here’s what’s new
Company - Level Default User Settings
Admins can now define default user settings at the company level, ensuring a consistent experience across all users without requiring individual setup. Ensure new users have key settings enabled.
To enable navigate to your account level settings and select User Defaults, here you can customize the settings and select apply to all users.
Click-to-Copy for Metadata Fields
You can now quickly copy metadata values with a single click, making it easier to reuse part numbers, IDs, and other key data across workflows. You'll no longer have to be in edit mode in a BOM to copy text from a cell, this helps to avoid accidental deletes or edits of cells while trying to copy the information.
While not in edit mode simply right click and copy the BOM cell.
Metadata Linking Between CAD and Drawing Files
You can now link metadata between CAD and drawing files, ensuring that key information stays synchronized across related files and reducing the need for manual updates.
To first enable the setting you'll need to navigate to your account-level settings in Bild and select 'File Settings' from the menu on the left. 'Master File Type' is the setting you'll want to enable. There are three options here None, CAD and Drawing. These determine what checkboxes you see when editing metadata.
None = No checkbox available
CAD = Checkbox available 'Also update linked Drawing file' meaning updates made to CAD file metadata will be reflected on the drawing file
Drawing = Checkbox available 'Also update linked CAD file' meaning updates made to the Drawing file metadata will be reflected on the CAD file
To see this feature in action navigate to a file with a linked drawing. Right click the file > Edit Metadata and you'll see the checkboxes at the bottom of this window. When checked, updates made to the file will be reflected on the linked file.
Auto Expand Revision Blocks
You can now see File Type directly in table views, making it easier to distinguish between parts, assemblies, drawings and other file types at a glance - especially useful when reviewing large datasets or preparing ECOs.
Add the file type column to your table through the following steps. Navigate to your account level settings int he top right corner of Bild. Select Table Columns from the menu on the left. Scroll to file type in the list of options. If this is a hidden column select the grey eye to enable this column. Use the dots to move your column to your preferred spot in the column list.
Improvements & Enhancements
Added search functionality in dropdown selectors (select fields, config selectors, etc.) for faster navigation
You can now paste into multiple rows in select and nested select option lists for easier bulk setup
Added quick access button to open Propel ECOs directly from Bild
You can now assign users to feedback at the time of creation
Added support for SolidWorks 2026
Improved highlighting of required fields in the Create Item dialog for custom part numbering schemas
Improved file selection behavior by allowing you to filter only files checked out by you when selecting all changes
Updated checkout/fetch workflow to fetch updates first before checkout, reducing conflicts
Improved filtering capabilities when generating part numbers for Propel
Export ZIPs now include BOM attributes for more complete data sharing
Added a company-level admin setting to show or hide non-Bild managed metadata fields
You can now export only the displayed configuration when generating universal files
Added integration link/sync permissions within roles for better control
Children files dialog in ECO flows now supports filters and project views
If a revision is in a draft state in Propel, only then will file sync from Bild be allowed
Added Next Revision Number (Proposed Revision) visibility in the ECO info drawer
Added filtering when linking ECOs to changes in Propel/Arena
Improved handling of integration-auth-related restrictions by showing non-editable fields with clear reasons
Bulk metadata edit now also indicates which fields are non-editable and why
Improved Excel Viewer behavior (theme, sheet switching, file name display)
Improved scrolling behavior in BOM import metadata mapping
Improved UI alignment in the supplier login flow
Improved BOM cell alignment
Improved scrolling behavior in the share files with supplier dialog
Removed visibility of the Check-in button for non-local files in the File Info drawer
Fixed issue preventing opening files in a new tab from supplier accounts
Improved file selection behavior in the Pair Files dialog
Prevented cell data loss when using BOM context menu actions
Fixed issue where PDF export did not follow custom naming conventions
Added rendering support for TIFF file format
Improved alignment of freeform feedback across different window sizes
Improved accuracy of error messaging when updating user details
Closing Note
These March updates continue to build on making Bild more intuitive, connected, and efficient — especially when working across CAD, metadata, and integrations.
As always, thank you for your continued feedback — it directly shapes the improvements we deliver each month.
— The Bild Team