View models in VR (Vrex)
The following article describes how the exchange of models and BCF / model tasks between Vrex and buildagil works. This integration makes it possible to view IFC models and point clouds with a virtual reality headset.
Directly to the following sections:
What is Vrex?
What are the advantages of Vrex integration?
Open models from buildagil with Vrex
Select standard BCF source
Open Vrex and load model tasks
View models with a virtual reality headset
Create and display model tasks
Vrex is a program that allows you to view IFC models and point clouds with a virtual reality headset. The immersive display allows you to better visualize the model and develop a better understanding of the model's dimensions. Vrex also offers the common roles expected of a model viewer, including measuring, cutting and filtering models and much more.
A particular advantage of Vrex is that it has been specially developed for the execution of meetings in the model. Several users can explore the model together and discuss problems, both with a VR headset and with the desktop app. You can communicate directly in the model, which is particularly useful for clarifying problems or questions.
Further information and some demonstration videos can be found on the Vrex website: VREX.
The integration of Vrex into buildagil offers numerous advantages. By connecting both programs, you can view models from buildagil directly in Vrex. In addition, model tasks can be synchronized between buildagil and Vrex.
This makes it possible for model tasks created in buildagil to be viewed in Vrex. At the same time, model tasks created in Vrex can be viewed and edited in buildagil. This enables seamless integration and collaboration between the two programs.
Before you continue with the following points, make sure that you have completed the setup of Vrex: First steps with Vrex
To open models from buildagil with Vrex, proceed as follows:
Open the Vrex model platform and select the desired project or create a new project via +.
Under Models click on add model source.
Select buildagil from the list.
Select the desired project from the list and click OK.
Select the desired models from the project and click OK.
Now the models from buildagil can be opened with the Vrex model viewer.
In the Vrex model platform, the Default issue manager option can be set to buildagil under Settings.
This automatically sets buildagil as the source for model tasks when Vrex is started.
The models can now be viewed in the Vrex desktop app using a virtual reality headset.
Information on downloading Vrex and how to use the viewer can be found in the Vrex Academy: Vrex Academy
To open the model, the Vrex desktop app can be started.
Select the corresponding project under Projects.
You can then select buildagil as the issue manager under Integrations and room settings.
Vrex can now be started in VR or desktop mode.
Once VR mode has been started, the selected models can be viewed with the virtual reality headset.
Further information on using the model viewer can be found in the Vrex Academy: Vrex Academy
The Vrex integration makes it possible to view model tasks from buildagil in Vrex and to create new model tasks in Vrex, which are then automatically synchronized with buildagil.
Create model tasks
To create a new model task, click on the Create issue icon and select the desired project to save the model task.
The camera function can then be used to take a picture with the desired viewpoint.
The Speak-to-Text role can be used to create a title and description for the model task.
The settings in the next step can be left as default.
Finally, click on Save. After saving, the model task is automatically synchronized with buildagil.
The Edit issue role can be used to define a responsible person and categories for the model task.
Show model tasks
All model tasks of the selected project can be displayed in the Issue Manager.
Select the desired project.
All model tasks of the project are then displayed.
The viewpoints can be opened in the model task. Click on the People symbol to teleport to the selected viewpoint.
All comments on the corresponding model task are displayed under Comments. New comments can also be created here using the Speak-to-Text role.
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Directly to the following sections:
What is Vrex?
What are the advantages of Vrex integration?
Open models from buildagil with Vrex
Select standard BCF source
Open Vrex and load model tasks
View models with a virtual reality headset
Create and display model tasks
What is Vrex?
Vrex is a program that allows you to view IFC models and point clouds with a virtual reality headset. The immersive display allows you to better visualize the model and develop a better understanding of the model's dimensions. Vrex also offers the common roles expected of a model viewer, including measuring, cutting and filtering models and much more.
A particular advantage of Vrex is that it has been specially developed for the execution of meetings in the model. Several users can explore the model together and discuss problems, both with a VR headset and with the desktop app. You can communicate directly in the model, which is particularly useful for clarifying problems or questions.
Further information and some demonstration videos can be found on the Vrex website: VREX.
What are the advantages of Vrex integration?
The integration of Vrex into buildagil offers numerous advantages. By connecting both programs, you can view models from buildagil directly in Vrex. In addition, model tasks can be synchronized between buildagil and Vrex.
This makes it possible for model tasks created in buildagil to be viewed in Vrex. At the same time, model tasks created in Vrex can be viewed and edited in buildagil. This enables seamless integration and collaboration between the two programs.
Open models from buildagil with Vrex
Before you continue with the following points, make sure that you have completed the setup of Vrex: First steps with Vrex
To open models from buildagil with Vrex, proceed as follows:
Open the Vrex model platform and select the desired project or create a new project via +.
Under Models click on add model source.
Select buildagil from the list.
Select the desired project from the list and click OK.
Select the desired models from the project and click OK.
Now the models from buildagil can be opened with the Vrex model viewer.
Select standard BCF source
In the Vrex model platform, the Default issue manager option can be set to buildagil under Settings.
This automatically sets buildagil as the source for model tasks when Vrex is started.
Open Vrex and load model tasks
The models can now be viewed in the Vrex desktop app using a virtual reality headset.
Information on downloading Vrex and how to use the viewer can be found in the Vrex Academy: Vrex Academy
To open the model, the Vrex desktop app can be started.
Select the corresponding project under Projects.
You can then select buildagil as the issue manager under Integrations and room settings.
Vrex can now be started in VR or desktop mode.
View models with a virtual reality headset
Once VR mode has been started, the selected models can be viewed with the virtual reality headset.
Further information on using the model viewer can be found in the Vrex Academy: Vrex Academy
Create and display model tasks
The Vrex integration makes it possible to view model tasks from buildagil in Vrex and to create new model tasks in Vrex, which are then automatically synchronized with buildagil.
Create model tasks
To create a new model task, click on the Create issue icon and select the desired project to save the model task.
The camera function can then be used to take a picture with the desired viewpoint.
The Speak-to-Text role can be used to create a title and description for the model task.
The settings in the next step can be left as default.
Finally, click on Save. After saving, the model task is automatically synchronized with buildagil.
The Edit issue role can be used to define a responsible person and categories for the model task.
Show model tasks
All model tasks of the selected project can be displayed in the Issue Manager.
Select the desired project.
All model tasks of the project are then displayed.
The viewpoints can be opened in the model task. Click on the People symbol to teleport to the selected viewpoint.
All comments on the corresponding model task are displayed under Comments. New comments can also be created here using the Speak-to-Text role.
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Updated on: 15/11/2024