Model Explorer

The Model Explorer will allow you to list and browse the models in your project active work zone, if the BIM & CAD Module (BCM) has been activated. See the section Unlocking the BIM & CAD Module for details.

• Please select the Model Explorer icon in the vertical Explorer toolbar on the left-hand side of the screen.

• This will open the Model Explorer on the left-hand side.

• Choose the model that you want to browse. Double-click on the model name or the 3 dots on the right to show the various options. 

• Clicking on Explore Model Content will trigger the opening of the Model Content Explorer providing the model hierarchy and metadata. 
• The Model Explorer allows you to browse, search, select, or unselect each one of your model elements.
• The following attributes can be searched using the Model Explorer search tool:
  • Model name

• The Model Explorer lists several Actions at the bottom of the explorer, when a model is selected. These actions are related to the selected file and are similar to the available actions found in the Data tab view for the selected model.

• These include Information, Delete, Edit (file name only), Download, Create a work zone and move selected node, Export CSV and Check for updates (if loaded from ACC).

• You can see Information related to your selected model by clicking the 'i' icon.

• The information panel will appear on the right-hand side of the screen and allows you to browse General information and Properties.
  

• In addition with the Model selected in the Model Explorer, you can use the tools to the right of the item to quick access hide/show the model or using the 3 dots you may:
  • Go to will zoom your viewpoint to the selected model
  • Show it or Hide it in your 3D view
  • Isolate it from the rest of the mode in the 3D view 
  • Look At will turn your viewpoint towards the selected element (no zoom)
  • Focus in 3D Navi providing a zoom extents of the model
  • Explore Model Content will trigger the opening of the Model Content Explorer providing the model hierarchy, elements and metadata