All three structures are used to sort and group project data but serve slightly different purposes:
Structure
Purpose
Folder Structure
Organize documents into logical folders for storage (e.g., Technical, Admin, General).
WBS Structure
Break the project into phases, deliverables, or work packages (e.g., Planning, Construction, Testing).
Zone Structure
Organize based on physical or logical zones (e.g., Building A, Building B, Electrical Room).
๐ Real Example of a Project Structure
Hereโs how a real project structure might look in Triark Cloud:
Structure
Example Setup
Folder Structure
100_General, 200_Admin, 300_Teknisk, 400_HSE
WBS Structure
1. Planning, 2. Construction, 3. Commissioning, 4. Testing
Zone Structure
Zone 100_Innvendig (Interior), Zone 200_Utvendig (Exterior), Zone 300_Elektro (Electrical)
๐ฑ๏ธ How to Create a Folder, WBS Record, or Zone
1๏ธโฃ Open the Project
Go to the Projects module and select your project from the list.
2๏ธโฃ Choose the Tab
- Use Folder Structure for document folders
- Use WBS Structure for project phases
- Use Zone Structure for spatial divisions
3๏ธโฃ Click + Record
The button label depends on the tab but works the same way:
- + Folder Record (Folder Structure)
- + WBS Record (WBS Structure)
- + Zone (Zone Structure)
4๏ธโฃ Fill Out the Form
Field
Description
Number & Name
Enter a number and name (e.g., "300_Teknisk" or "2. Construction").
Description
Optional field to describe the folder, phase, or zone purpose.
5๏ธโฃ Click Save
The new record will appear in the list.
๐ ๏ธ Imported Structures: Important Note
If you import a standard structure during project creation (from the Standard module), it will copy the structure into the project.
Once imported, the project structure is independent of the original standard.
Editing the project structure does NOT change the standard structure.
This allows you to tailor the structure for the specific project without affecting templates or other projects.
๐๏ธ How to Delete a Record
- Select the record.
- Click Delete above the grid on the left hand side.
- Confirm the deletion.
๐ Example Use Case
Project Name: "Wireless 5G Expansion 2025"
- Folder Structure:
- 100_General
- 200_Admin
- 300_Teknisk
- 400_Security
- WBS Structure:
- Feasibility Study
- Procurement
- Installation
- Commissioning
- Zone Structure:
- 100_Norway North
- 200_Norway South
- 300_Telecom Room
This structure ensures that project teams can easily navigate the project, find relevant documents, and assign responsibilities based on location or phase.
โ FAQ
Q: Can I import a structure template for folders, WBS, or zones?
Yes, but it must be done when creating the project. After project creation, structures must be added manually.
Q: Can I rename a folder, WBS, or zone after creation?
Yes, simply click on the record to edit the name and description.
Q: Is there any difference between the delete function for these records?
No, deletion works the same way across all three tabs.
Q: Do these structures affect user access or permissions?
No, they are purely for organizing data. Access is controlled via the Access Tabs in the project.
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