Quick Start Guide BIMcollab Model WebViewer

Quick Start Guide BIMcollab Model WebViewer


BIMcollab Model WebViewer offers a streamlined way to view IFC models, their properties, and issues in one go. With this powerful tool, you can effortlessly navigate through intricate models while gaining insights into their properties and addressing any issue that arises. This article looks into the diverse aspects of the viewer, showcasing how you can use its features to enhance your BIMcollab workflow. 

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BIMcollab Model WebViewer currently supports the following file types: IFC models (.IFC, .IFCZIP)

You can find the BIM WebViewer by going to your BIMcollab project and clicking on the Model tab. 
The BIMcollab Model WebViewer is available for free and can be setup for any project or company. Check out this article if you don't have access to the BIMcollab's Free Model WebViewer yet.

Explore the panels

The WebViewer includes four main panels which can be easily hidden or revealed based on your requirements:

1. Navigation panel
2. Property panel
3. Issue panel
4. List panel

These panels are revealed and hidden by clicking on the icons below. You can also click the minus sign on property and navigation panels to hide them.



1. Navigation panel

Navigation panel gives you the option to open models and navigate through them from the "Models" section. Additionally, the panel provides a detailed insight into the constituent components of the models through the "Objects" section.

Models

 When the Navigation tab is open, you can click on the load icon to add models to the BIMcollab model WebViewer. Then the models load quickly and are visible in the viewer. Other members of the team then can view the models and work with various available panels and features. If this icon is greyed out, you do not have the rights to add models. Here is an article on how to enable this right for users: Allow or limit team members to upload and modify files in the WebViewer

 Model tags allow you to categorise your models based on the needs of the project. Each model can be assigned to multiple tags. To learn more about the tagging feature consult this article: Using model tags in BIMcollab Model WebViewer. 

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Only the team members who have the right to add models, would be able to add model tags.



You can choose to load or unload added models by switching the toggle  next to each model's name. Hovering over each model name reveals a menu icon with three dots, providing options to assign model tags, delete or replace the model. Moreover, you can unload all other models except the selected one (load isolated) and focus on one model.

  

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To efficiently manage the loading and unloading of multiple models simultaneously, follow these steps:
  1. Choose models by holding down Ctrl for individual selections or Shift for consecutive selections (begin by clicking on the first model, press Shift, and click on the last one).
  2. Adjust one of the toggle switches to initiate the loading or unloading process. This action will be applied to all the selected models.



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Objects

In the same panel we have the "Objects" section that allows you to select a specific object category and you can hide/unhide each category by clicking on the eye icon .



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To hide/unhide multiple categories: 
  1. Choose object categories by holding down Ctrl for individual selections or Shift for consecutive selections (begin by clicking on the first model, press Shift, and click on the last one).
  2. Click on one of the eye icons. This action will be applied to all the selected categories.



It is also possible to load spaces and openings by clicking on the gear icon and moving the toggles.




2. Property panel

When the property panel is turned on and an object (or a model) is selected, you will have a list of relevant properties on this panel such as summary, location and IFC property sets. You can scroll down to see the full list and close/open the titles with the arrow icon to adjust the size of the property list.



3. Issue panel

The issue panel provides the functionality to view, create, import, and edit issues. It enables simultaneous viewing of issues alongside the model, and users can apply filters to find specific issues as needed.




4. List panel

If you have a BIMcollab Zoom license, you can create lists in Zoom and share it with your team members. Then the team can view the lists in the BIM WebViewer as well. It's important to note that sharing the results of the list is crucial; merely sharing the list definition will not display the outcomes. 




By making use of the following mouse and keyboard shortcuts you will be able to easily navigate through your federated model.



Besides the orbit mode, there are two additional view modes available while using the BIM WebViewer:

Fly Mode

It helps you to easily position yourself within your federated models, especially in large-scale models. 



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Use the "W" and "S" keys to zoom in and out from the model.

Walk Mode

It gives users the experience of walking through the models, particularly useful for closer inspection of internal spaces. 



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Use the "↑" and "↓" keys to pan the camera forward or backward. 

Fly speed

In both modes, it is possible to adjust the speed of movement using the keys "", "" and "" or by using the "Flight Speed" panel (automatically visible when using Flight Mode or Walk Mode).


Using the toolbars

In the main window of the BIMcollab Model WebViewer, you'll find essential tools for customizing your viewpoint while navigating and creating issues.



1. Constant toolbar : Always available below your WebViewer window, this toolbar offers quick access to essential Viewpoint customization tools such as Sections, Restoring Views, Hiding or Isolating Objects, and Measurements.
2. Contextual Toolbar: This toolbar adjusts its options dynamically based on your selections or actions. Clicking on an object, a section plane or a measurement reveals relevant tools tailored to your current context. 

For a deeper understanding of these toolbars and further customization options, refer to this article: Toolbars in BIMcollab Model WebViewer

Notes
Since BIMcollab Zoom version 8, users can download and review WebViewer models directly within Zoom by connecting BIMcollab Zoom with their Nexus project. For detailed instructions on using this feature, please consult the article 'Loading WebViewer Models in BIMcollab Zoom.' If you do not wish to use this feature in your project you can turn off this toggle.

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