The Models tab in Asite enables the project teams to view, manage, and collaborate on 3D Building Information Models (BIM) within a centralised, cloud-based environment, CDE (Common Data Environment).

It has two primary sub-tabs:

Models – for managing uploaded or federated 3D model files (e.g., Revit, IFC, NWD, etc.).
Issues – for managing model-related issues such as design clashes, constructability issues, or H&S items.

How can we access Models?

To access a Model, click on the More option at the top and go to the Models option in the list. It will display the Models tab, where you can view all accessible models within your selected Project.

On the left-hand side, you’ll see the Project and Folder Structure, allowing you to navigate through different model folders easily. Selecting a folder will display the list of associated models and issues on the right-hand side. The information is categorised using two sub-tabs, namely:

Models
Issues

The Models sub-tab lists all uploaded or federated model files along with key details such as the Model name, publisher, date, and access information. You can use the Search bar or Filters option at the top to locate specific models based on file name, publisher, or date range.

Switch to the Issues sub-tab to view, export, or manage issues identified during coordination. This list displays all the model-related problems, their status, and other key details such as priority, type, and due date. You can right-click on any issue to edit its attributes, update its status, attach files, or export issue details for reporting purposes.

Display Formats

The Models and Issues can be displayed in two different display formats, namely:

List View
Thumb View (Thumbnail)

The view that you had selected in your last login is displayed when you log in again. If the content is displayed in list view, you can switch to the thumbnail view by clicking on the thumbnailicon.

You can switch back to list view by clicking on the list view icon.

List View

When viewing Models or Issues in the list format, the tab displays metadata columns that provide additional details on the said item. Based on your requirements and preferences, you can customise the metadata fields. Click here to learn how you can customise the fields. There are additional standardised options to enhance the experience.

List View - Models

Right-click on a Model to get different options:

Add as Favourite
Properties
Attachment
COBie Export

List View- Issues

Right-click on any issue to display different options:

Export
Edit- Attributes and Status
Attachment
Link

Thumbnail View

When viewing Models or Issues in the thumbnail format, the tab displays each item as a visual card, allowing you to quickly identify files through their preview images.

Thumbnail View- Models

Each thumbnail includes the model name, along with different standardised options that further enhance your visual browsing experience:

Add as Favourite
Show Model Files
Properties
Attachments
COBie export

Add as Favourite- To mark this model as a favourite model. Once the model is added to the favourite model list, the model will be displayed in the favourite models widget on your dashboard.
Show Model Files: To view all files associated with the selected model.
Properties: To view key information and metadata related to the model and toedit them, if needed.
Attachments: To upload new attachments or view existing attachments on the model. Clicking the link, the models listing page will populate a layered page with an 'Attachments' window.
COBie export: To export model data in COBie format for information exchange and reporting.

Thumbnail View- Issues

When viewing Issues in the thumbnail mode, each issue appears as an individual card displaying a snapshot of the associated model along with key details such as the issue ID, title, status, priority, type, label, due date, creation date, and assigned user. This view provides a visual and quick reference to identify and track issues at a glance.

You can click on any issue card to view its detailed information in the panel on the right, where you can review comments, attachments, views, and links, or take actions such as editing the issue or opening it directly in the model viewer.

Click on the kebab menu on the top right corner of the relevant issue card to export the above details for the issue.

Search and Filter Models

Users on Asite can filter model records using different search and filter options in the models listing area.

You can hover your mouse over the relevant column header and enter or select the necessary search filter criteria. For example, to search for a model by its name, go to the column header for 'Model Name'. Next, hover your mouse over the column header for 'Model Name' and click thesearch icon next to it, then type the search keyword as required. This will filter the models with 'Model Name' matching the search keyword you entered.

Further, you can create search filters by applying single or multiple filter criteria. Click here to learn more.

Following is a list of standard filter fields for models, along with their descriptions.

Filter Name	Filter Description
Date (Date Picker)	Filter information related to models with their creation date within a selected time or date range, or a date selected from a calendar. It populates a list of radio button options for the selected filter from which you can choose any option. You can then enter additional details to filter the list as required.
Last Accessed (Date Picker)	Filter information related to models last accessed within a selected time or date range, or a date selected from a calendar. It populates a list of radio button options for the selected filter from which you can choose any option. You can then enter additional details to filter the list as required.
Last Accessed By (Multiple Choice)	Filter information related to models last accessed by selected users, listed based on their organisation. Populates a searchable dropdown list of possible or suggested options for the selected filter, out of which one or more options can be selected individually.
Last Updated (Date Picker)	Filter information related to models last updated within a selected time or date range, or a date selected from a calendar. It populates a list of radio button options for the selected filter from which you can choose any option. You can then enter additional details to filter the list as required.
Last Updated By (Multiple Choice)	Filter information related to models last updated by selected users, listed based on their organisation. Populates a searchable dropdown list of possible or suggested options for the selected filter, out of which one or more options can be selected individually.
Model Name (Textbox)	Enter a model name as a search keyword and filter information related to model names matching that text. Populates a text box wherein you can enter the required search content.
Project Name (Multiple Choice)	Filter information related to models created in selected projects. Populates a searchable dropdown list of possible or suggested options for the selected filter, out of which one or more options can be selected individually.
Publisher (Multiple Choice)	Filter information related to models created by selected users, listed based on their organisation. Populates a searchable dropdown list of possible or suggested options for the selected filter, out of which one or more options can be selected individually.

Quick Links - Models

Asite also offers quick links under the 'Models' tab to get quick access to the required models.

Recent Models

On the left-hand panel under the 'Models' tab, the user views the 'Recent Model' button.

Clicking the 'Recent Models' button, only recently viewed models are listed.

Favourite Models

On the left-hand panel under the 'Models' tab, the user views the 'Favourite Models' button.

Clicking the 'Favourite Models' button, the 'Models' tab shows the user the list of models marked as favourite.

You can remove models from the favourite list by clicking the star icon.

My Tasks

On the left-hand panel under the 'Models' tab, the user views the 'My Tasks' button.

Clicking the 'My Tasks' button, the 'Models' tab shows you the list of models on which you have incomplete tasks and unread comments.

Viewing a model completes the 'For Information' task.

Models Navigation