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Model Compilations & Editing


Merging Models

It is possible to combine multiple models into a single BAM file. This involves creating links to the respective submodels. One advantage of this combination is that when individual models are updated, the combined model is also automatically updated. This reduces the need for manual maintenance and enables the editing of large models through targeted subdivision. Model compilations can be used to combine multiple models and/or plans and to save views. BAM files can only be used on buildagil.


To merge models, first open the model you want to combine with other models. Then, use the "Add" button to select the desired models from the documents. The model compilation can then be saved. You can also add PDF plans to a model. For more information, see the following article: Overlaying Plans & Models.



The models and plans can then be moved using drag-and-drop. Using the options, you can rename models and plans, open them directly, or remove them from the collection.



Model linking, submodel integration, model structuring, PDF plan linking, model organization, plan overlay, save model compilation, model optimization

Saving Model Assemblies

Once a model or plan has been added, the assembly can be saved, downloaded, or copied. When saving, you can enter the desired file name and select the save location. The assembly is then saved as a ".bam" file. Alternatively, the model compilation can be copied and then pasted into Tasks & Topics or comments using "CTRL + V". This simplifies the process of loading models for individual tasks and topics and using them in the desired location.





Export BAM file, insert model copy, link tasks, share model, split model assembly

Editing Models, Objects, and Elements

Expanding the model tabs displays the increasingly smaller levels of the model structure. You can also search and filter the objects. For more information, see the following article: Filter & Search Models.



The "eye icon" can be used to show or hide models, objects, or elements.



In addition, you can switch between the model, type (IfcType), and group structures (IfcGroup, IfcSystem).



The following roles are available via the options for the models or elements:

  • Viewing Metadata / IFC Attributes
  • Focusing the camera view on the selected object
  • Isolate the selected object (this hides all objects except the selected object)
  • Dyeing
  • Make Object Transparent (makes the selected object transparent)
  • Hide object
  • Hide remaining objects
  • Make the remaining objects transparent (all objects except the selected object become transparent)
  • Show all objects
  • Select an object



Selecting Multiple Items:
If you press the CTRL key while selecting elements in the model or in the Object Explorer, you can select multiple models or submodels, objects, classes, or individual elements at the same time. The selected elements can then be isolated or colored, for example.



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Viewing Metadata / IFC Attributes

The Model Viewer can display the metadata of elements. To view object information, right-click the desired element and then open the information window.



Links in the model properties (IFC attributes) are recognized and can be clicked directly in the model viewer. This makes it possible, for example, to link a model element to a plan. Links can be added to the model in a modeling program.



IFC data access, view object information, attribute display, metadata integration, element information, model-to-plan linkage

Painting Models

Model elements can be colored as desired. To do this, you can select an entire model, an object, a class, or a single element and then apply the desired color. To save color assignments, a Model View can be created. You can also use the filter in the model to apply colors to filtered elements. For more information on the filter in the model, see the following article: Filter & Search Models.




Color assignment in the model viewer, visual model structuring, object identification by color, color highlighting

Updated on: 25/06/2026