Navigating the BIM Editor

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Option Tabs

3D - Lists all available 3D models.
Sheets - Lists all available sheets with the option to publish some, or all, of the sheets in SiteView.
Levels - Lists all available levels with the option to use some, or all, of the levels in the project.
Rooms - Lists all available rooms with the option to publish some, or all, of the rooms in SiteView.
Objects - Option to add a Reference Plane to the BIM.

If not already on, click on the Info about the selected item icon .

Origin - Align the BIM to coordinate systems, whether internal or geographic survey points.
Info - shows various information about the BIM, depending on which left side option you are in.

The BIM Editor offers many navigation options, depending on the complexities of the model:

Orbit - rotate the model around a single point.
Pan - move the entire model around the screen.
Zoom - left click and drag, or use the mouse scroll wheel, to zoom in and out of the model.
First Person - a message pops up illustrating the way to navigate in first person using the keyboard and mouse.
Camera Interactions- Choose from:
- Fit To View - shrinks the view of the model to fit on the screen.
- Focal Length - change the view diameter in mm.
- Roll - click and drag to roll the model back and forth.
Measure - take different types of measurements in the model.
Section Analysis - cross-cut the model on the X, Y or Z planes.
Document Browser - view documents and images associated with the model.
Levels - view and isolate specific levels.
Explode Model - use the slider to expand or contract the individual objects in the model.
Model Browser - show/hide specific objects or groups.
Layer Manager - show/hide specific layers.
Properties - view the properties of the model.
Settings - change the settings for the viewer.
Full Screen - switch back and forth to a full screen view of the model.

Final Note: Remember to click on the Save button at the top right to retain any changes you make.