View Model

Asite supports online 3D viewing of model files. Below are the steps to be followed for viewing a model:

1. To view the model, click on the model record.

2. The model opens in Asite Viewer in a new window. Viewer allows you to view the model file content.

3. By default, any model that you open will be in HD, i.e. in fast rendering mode. In case you are using a low-memory device, you may click on the 'SD' option available at the top right to switch to slow rendering mode for lesser memory consumption. You can always switch back to fast rendering mode by clicking on 'HD' if required.

4. Model Tree - Click on the 'Model Tree' icon available at the top left to view the model tree.

5. The model tree includes all objects that will be used to construct this building. Click on the 'Types' tab to see all model objects categorised based on their type.

Click on the funnel icon at the top right, then select 'Superseded Revisions' to show or hide superseded revisions in the model tree and vice versa. If no superseded revisions are available, the 'Superseded Revisions' option won't be available to select. It also allows you to select and filter all or individual related model files from the model tree while viewing a model.

By default, only the latest revisions of the model file will be visible.

Right-click on any building object to see different options available on it, as shown in the screenshot below.

5a Highlight - It highlights the selected building object in the visualisation pane with a yellow colour.

5b Make Transparent - It makes the selected building object transparent in the visualisation pane.

5c Isolate - It will hide all other objects, i.e. isolate the selected building object.

5d Focus - It will highlight and display the selected building object, and all other objects will turn transparent.

5e Get Items for Omni Class - To search all the building objects classified with the same Omni Class as the selected object. Once you click on this option, it shows all building objects (depending on the integration flow) matching the Omni class of the selected building object. You can select the building object, specify the quantity and the manufacturer to place a purchase order. Once you place a purchase order, you can access and track the same under the 'Procurement' tab in the Asite Web Application.

5f Get Items for Assembly Code - To search for all building objects classified with the same assembly code as the selected object. Once you click on this feature, it shows all building objects (depending on the integration flow) matching the assembly code of the selected building object. You can select the building object, specify the quantity and manufacturer to place a purchase order. Once you place a purchase order, you can access and track the same under the Procurement tab in the Asite Web Application.

5g Add to Purchase Order - To add this building object to the purchase order and allow you to check out to place a purchase order. Once you place a purchase order, you can access and track the same under the 'Procurement' tab in the Asite Web Application.

5h Add Object to List - To add the selected building object to the list. You can add multiple objects to the list and create an object list.

5i View Object Details - To view object properties.

5j Associate Files - To associate reference files with the selected object. It shows all the files and folders available in the same project. Click here for detailed help on associated files.

6. Similar right-click options are also available in the visualisation pane:

7. Various functional tools are available at the top of the view pane. You can perform the following functions.

7a Reset View

Reset the default view of the model by clicking on the home icon.

7b Reset

To reset the model when using 'Measure' or 'Compare' features. Click on the reset icon to reset the model.

7c Navigation

Click on the navigation icon to expand available options if required. Currently, there are two navigation modes available - orbit navigation and walk navigation.

7c 1 Orbit

Free orbit to navigate the model across the viewer area. Click and hold the mouse wheel to pan around the model. Scroll the mouse wheel forward or backwards to zoom in or zoom out of the model, respectively. Zooming in is supported to an extent, wherein you can view small model parts or objects, for example, a cupboard handle. Moreover, 360° rotation is supported along with zooming in, making sure you get an angular view of that particular model part or object.

7c 2 Walk Mode

To navigate the model as in walk mode. Long-press and move the mouse pointer in the direction you wish to walk forward. Scroll the mouse wheel forward or backwards to zoom in or zoom out of the model, respectively. Zooming in is supported to an extent, wherein you can clearly view small model parts or objects, for example, a cupboard handle.
While the walk is activated, you can click and hold the mouse wheel to pan around the model. Use the Shift+Left key to get up/down focus of the camera.

7d Visual Style

View an object with different visual styles by clicking on the appropriate option in the ribbon above the model view.

Click on the 'Visual Style' icon to expand available options if required. Currently, there are three visual styles available: Shaded with Edges, Shaded, and Hidden Line.

7e Measure

You can measure the distance between two points or the angle of a model, as well as set a calibration to define the measurement unit and precision.

Click on the 'Measure' icon to expand available options if required. Currently, there are three measurement options available: Distance measurement, Angle measurement, and Area measurement.

Distance measurement

To measure the distance between two points of the model. By default, any distance is measured in 'mm' - it can be changed using other available options from the 'Calibration' option.

Angle measurement

To measure the angle between three points based on the X axis and Y axis. By default, any angle is measured in 'Degrees' - it can be changed using other available options from the 'Calibration' option.

Area measurement

To measure the distance of the selected area. By default, By default, any area is measured in m2, i.e meter square - it can be changed using available options from the 'Calibration' option.

Calibration

To define the unit as well as the precision for 'Distance' and 'Angle' measurements. Please note that this will only be applicable as long as the model view is open. As soon as the model view is closed, the calibration will be reset to default settings. Available calibration options are:

Distance Calibration - Distance can be set in MM, CM, Meter, Inch, Feet, Fractional Feet, Fractional Feet & Inch.

Angle Calibration - Angle can be set in Degrees, degrees-minutes-seconds, or Radians.

Area Calibration - Area can be set in mm2, cm2, m2, in2, ft2, Acres, and hectares.

Precision - Precision can be set to 0.1, 0.01, 0.001, 0.0001, 0.00001.

You can continue navigating across the model while using the 'Measure' options; however, if you click on a navigation option - like 'Orbit' or 'Walk' - or use the 'Reset' option, that specific navigation mode will be enabled and you will need to click required measurement option again to make new measurements. Please note that any existing measurements made if any, will not be affected while using navigation options. Clicking the 'Reset' option will stop the display of existing measurements made, if any.
To undo any measurements created if required, click the 'Ctrl+Z' key combination.

7f Review

Click on the cloud icon to expand available markup tools if required.

Markups - It allows you to create various markups in the 3D visualisation pane by clicking on the appropriate option in the ribbon above the model view. There are various options to create different markup. It allows you to create various markups like cloud, arrow, line, circle, rectangle, freehand and create text.

With every markup option, you can set the configuration as applicable:

Markup configuration includes colour, line thickness, text size, and arrow head. These configurations will work depending on the selected markup option. For example, colour and line thickness are generic options, text size and arrow head are specifically meant for 'Text' and 'Arrow' markups, respectively.

Save Markup - After creating any markup, save your markup by clicking on the save (floppy disk) icon. Clicking on 'Save Markup', a 'Save As' prompt is displayed.

Enter the markup name and click 'Save' to continue.

7g. Analysis

Click on the 'Analysis' icon to expand available options if required. Currently, there are three analysis modes available.

Cutting Planes

It enables you to cut a model within X, Y and Z directions by creating a cutting plane. Cutting plane options are the same as the model cutting plane in Asite Navigator. You are also able to select a cutting plane in any direction and can move the plane using the slider.
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Show Model Colors

It enables you to apply colours to the selected model object. Select the concerned model object, right click and select the 'Assign Color' option. An option to pick a colour would appear under the 'Show Model Colors' icon. Select a colour and click on 'Apply'. Next, click again on the 'Show Model Colors' icon to view the model object with the updated colour. Model objects with the same GUID in multiple revisions of the same model record will show with same colour irrespective of the selected model revision. Once a colour is assigned, the right-click options for that particular model object would change to 'Edit Color' and 'Remove Color', allowing you to edit or remove colour from the selected model object.

Show Navigation Map

It enables you to view a map of the model plan while you are navigating across the model. This map would appear on the bottom right side of the model when navigating.

Explode

It enables you to view the exploded view of the whole model assembly. You are able to explode the assembly using the explode slider.
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Compare

It enables you to compare model revisions by selecting the model files to compare based on doc ref and model discipline. Click here for detailed help.

Calibrated Drawing

It enables you to calibrate a drawing plan in PDF file format onto a federated 3D model. Click here for detailed help.
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8. The viewer window also contains the views manager, which is accessible by clicking on the 'More Options' icon, then selecting the 'Views Manager' option. Click here for detailed help.

9. The 'Apps' option available under 'More Options' enables you to create an app on a selected model. Click here for detailed help.