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Model Viewer / BIM Extensions

The model viewer has been enhanced with the following features:


Displaying Model Tasks in the Model
Clicking the "Tasks" icon displays all the model tasks for the loaded models. In the model, all Model tasks and their Excerpts are displayed via markers at their locations within the model. When you hover the mouse pointer over a task marker, details about that task appear. At the same time, a list of all loaded tasks and sections appears on the right side of the screen. Quick orientation and improved accessibility through markers and detailed views make it easier to navigate the models and link the tasks to the model.



For detailed information on how to view model tasks in the model, see the following article: Show Model Tasks


Filter by Elements and Properties
The filter function allows you to filter models by elements and properties. You can use the filter settings to create different filter views. You can filter by multiple attributes at the same time and combine filters to, for example, display all ventilation elements in a model. The filter settings can be saved in Views or [(9b1adadb-e39a-47ce-bb6a-96020ba68c2d]. If the model is expanded, the views with the filter options are also dynamically saved.



For detailed information on filtering models, see the following article: Filter models


Search for Elements and Properties
You can use the search function to find elements and properties in the model, which speeds up access to specific elements.




For detailed information on searching for model elements for the topic, see the following article: Search model elements


Dimensional Measurement
The model can be measured using the Dimension Measurement role. This allows for faster and more accurate measurement of a model's surfaces.



Horizontal / Vertical Distance Measurement
This distance measurement is used to measure the distance to the nearest surface horizontally or vertically (depending on the surface's angle). It is particularly helpful for measuring distances between sloped surfaces or when dealing with complex geometric shapes and uneven surfaces.



Orthogonal Distance Measurement
When measuring distance, a beam is projected at a right angle from one surface to the next and measured.



Zoom Mode for Measurements
To take more precise measurements or to measure from a great distance, you can use the zoom mode. This mode is activated either via the slider in the menu or by holding down the ALT key. This allows you to take detailed measurements from a great distance, which improves the accuracy and reliability of distance measurements.




Distance Measurement Expansion
The distance measurement automatically snaps to the shortest distance from the starting point, provided that the snap function has been enabled. You can temporarily turn the snap function on or off using the CTRL key. This makes it easy to take right-angle measurements.



For detailed information on the topic of measuring in the model, see the following article: Measurements in the Model


Cuts along edges, lines, and axes
It is possible to place a cut along an edge, line, or axis. To do this, the snap feature must be enabled. This allows for precise cuts along an axis in infrastructure or road construction.



For detailed information on creating model cuts, see the following article: Create Sections


New axis colors and projected axes
When the mouse pointer is moved over the measurement, the axes appear in different colors. In addition, the projected axis (P) and the angle of projection (alpha) are displayed, which makes the visualization clearer.



Optimized performance for very large models
Performance when processing and rendering very large models has been optimized.
For detailed information about the Model Viewer and BIM, see the following article: Open & Edit Models


Advanced File Information

For each file—including emails, images, and videos—type-specific file details are displayed, such as file size, send date, and sender/recipient (for emails), and creation or recording date (for images and videos). The sorting and filtering functions have been expanded to include the file date (for emails, images, videos, etc.), which simplifies file management.




OneDrive Optimization & Support for Mac

Open Documents via OneDrive
The role for opening files in the app has been expanded so that projects no longer need to be synced with OneDrive in order to open individual files with local programs. "Open in app" is designed for Local editing of files. For example, CAD files such as DWG can be opened directly in the appropriate CAD program.


Tip: The file Move and Copy role offers a convenient alternative for managing and organizing documents.



Mac Support
The role for Opening Files in Local Programs is also available on macOS.


For detailed information on opening documents via OneDrive for the topic, see the following article: Open documents via OneDrive


Gesture Control Extension for the Mobile App

The buildagil mobile app offers the following two roles to make navigation more efficient:


Automatically scroll to the top of the list
If you click a navigation button that has already been selected, the view automatically scrolls back to the top of the list. This feature allows you to return to the starting point quickly and without having to scroll manually.



Quick Access to the Search Function
Double-clicking a navigation button opens the search in the selected division directly. This quick-access method makes it easy to start searching right away.



For detailed information on the topic of navigation in the mobile app, see the following article: Navigation Mobile App


News for March 2024

Updated on: 16/07/2026