The Models Tab

The models tab shows any models loaded into the project. Depending on how your project was onboarded, there may be a single model or multiple models.

Showing and Hiding Models

Models can be hidden or shown by clicking the light bulb next to each one. Hiding a model is temporary; it will be reloaded the next time it loads.

One of the models will have a ‘Primary’ tag, and unlike the other models, the primary model is special as this model defines the environment and is created during the onboarding process. This model

Edit Model Settings

The Edit Model dialogue allows you to modify, update, or delete the model. The 'Show on Load' feature determines whether the model is automatically loaded upon accessing the project.

This button tells Twinview whether to make the model visible in the environment by default on load or whether its default status is non-visible.

This is useful to prevent loading unnecessary models each time but also has the convenience of having them ready to flip on if needed for a specific purpose. A good example of this is Steel wall framing, which sits inside the architectural walls; for day-to-day use, this isn't needed in the model, but it is helpful to have it at hand to turn on if needed.

A scenario where you might want to disable the 'Display on Load' option could be for an SFS stud-work model. Loading hundreds of thousands of geometric elements that are concealed within walls can lead to unnecessary model load times. However, keeping this model loaded but hidden allows for its activation when required, such as locating a stud for mounting a TV on the wall.

The 'x,y,z offset' option enables manual repositioning of the models if necessary. This is useful if the models do not share the exact global/shared coordinates and manually moving one or more of the models is necessary.

In 3D software, Moving, Rotating or scaling a model to meet a requirement is sometimes called 'Transforming'.

Replacing a model

You can replace an existing model in Twinview. Twinview has built-in change management that happens automatically.

For complex models with extensive history and/or modifications made within Twinview since the original upload—including asset replacements, data additions/deletions/alterations, design options, and moved assets—it is recommended to reach out to your Twinview implementation specialist or Customer Success Manager for guidance and support. If not managed properly, your data may get out of sync.

Adding Models

You can add new models to your project by clicking the Add Model button on the Model Tab. Twinview supports over 140 different native file formats and open formats such as IFC.

Ideally, all the models should share the same coordinate location. However, if this is not the case, an X, Y, and Z offset can be defined to pull the model into position.