Reasons Why People Are Switching to 3D BIM Viewer from SeveUp

The SeveUp 3D BIM Viewer represents an innovative, complimentary tool designed to maximize the utility of your Building Information Modeling (BIM) data. Equipped with advanced, filter-driven 3D visualization capabilities, this viewer enables rapid and efficient access to essential information. It is engineered to integrate smoothly into existing workflows, converting BIM data into standardized, accessible formats without the need for program downloads or maintenance. Utilising a straightforward web-based interface, including integration with Microsoft Power BI, the SeveUp BIM Viewer simplifies access to project data. By simply providing your team with a website address, they can easily access the necessary BIM data, facilitating a broad range of users from varying BIM expertise levels to effectively harness BIM technology and derive valuable insights, thereby enhancing return on investment.

The SeveUp BIM Viewer is not just a visualization tool but a comprehensive software solution that brings BIM data to life. It supports the addition and integration of multiple BIM models, including architectural, structural, and plumbing, within a unified 3D viewing environment. This functionality enables users to not only explore but also analyze the BIM models and their associated data comprehensively. The SeveUp Viewer acts as a detailed analytical tool, offering in-depth examination of the 3D models generated during the BIM process.

Beyond basic viewing, the SeveUp BIM viewer offers interactive model manipulation features, including zoom, rotation, and navigation through various views. These capabilities allow users to thoroughly scrutinize every facet of a building project, providing a holistic understanding of its design, construction, and maintenance from diverse perspectives.

What makes the SeveUp BIM viewer Power BI dashboard stand out?

The capabilities of the SeveUp dashboards with our integrated?SeveUp BIM Viewer?are unparalleled when it comes to accessing the data locked within BIM models. Here, you can see a few of the ways you can utilize the?SeveUp BIM Viewer?and generate the information you need with just a few clicks.

Walkthrough 1 – Door Analysis

Initiate Your Project in Microsoft Power BI

First, open up?Microsoft Power BI Service?and log into your account. Then open up your project. You’ll see the SeveUp BIM viewer Power BI dashboard in the centre of your dashboard. To the side of the BIM viewer there is an interactive data pane. At the top of the BIM viewer, the number Assets, Properties, Class, Object Type and Storeys of the building are displayed.

Explore Building element classes

In the data panel on the left side of the dashboard you’ll find a data pane. There are three choices for the data. Click on “Class” to access all the different classes within your BIM model.

Navigate Through Door Elements

A list of all the classes within your BIM model will appear. Click on “Door” to access all the data on the doors.?

Inspect Details on Level 2

There is a donut pie chart on the bottom of the dashboard which gives you access to all the levels or storeys within your building. Hold down the “shift” key on your keyboard and then click on “Level 2”.?

If you simply click on “Level 2” without using the “shift” key, then it will show all assets on that entire storey.

Keep Data Updated with ‘Update’ button inside the BIM viewer Power BI custom visual

Under the BIM viewer Power BI custom visual, there are different buttons for changing what is being shown in the viewer. In brackets on the “Update” button, the amount of “Assets” you’ve selected is shown compared to the amount of “Assets” within the entire report. To show just the selected assets you must click on the “Update” button.

Efficient Object Selection with selection Icon present in the BIM viewer Power BI custom visual

Now all the selected doors are shown in the BIM viewer Power BI custom visual highlighted in green. To access “Tooltip” information on a specified part of the selection, simply click on the “tooltip” icon which is located at the bottom of the BIM viewer.

Precise Object Selection

Navigate to the object you wish to select and hover or click your cursor on it. Information about the object will be displayed as a pop-up.

Reveal All Elements with a Click

To go back to the default view of your project within the BIM viewer, simply click on the “Show all” button at the bottom of the viewer.

Reset Easily with the ‘Brush’ Icon

To reset all of your selections simply click on the “brush” icon at the top of the data pane and it will rest it to the default list again.

Walkthrough 2 – System Analysis

Explore Building Systems in Detail

Go to the Data pane again but this time click on “System” instead of “Class”. A list of all the systems contained in your report will show.?

Handpick a System for Analysis

Now select a system to view the information about it. This will show the entire system and it will highlight it in green again.?

Keep Data Current with ‘Update’

The “Update” button will again show how many of the assets you’ve selected. Click on it so thagt the BIM Viewer updates to show just the selected assets.

Expand Your View with ‘+’

Each system may have multiple assets within it. If you click on “+” icon on the left of the system name, a drop-down list will appear.?

Select Specific Elements like ‘Air Terminal’

You can now select another asset from the list. In this case, we will choose “Air Terminal”.

Refresh Display with ‘Update’inside the BIM viewer Power BI custom visual

Click on “Update” again to refresh the BIM viewer to show the selected assets.

The SeveUp 3D BIM Viewer will now show the selected assets and you can easily navigate further into the 3D BIM landscape to see how these assets interact with their surroundings. The bottom of the screen will display detailed information about each asset and the “tooltip” will let you delve deeper into the data.

You will find that the SeveUp BIM viewer serves as a versatile tool in the management and understanding of your building projects. It’s equipped with a wide array of features and tools designed for an in-depth exploration and analysis of BIM data, contributing significantly to the success of each project. You can access specifications, performance data, and so much more in just 3 clicks with very little BIM expertise needed. We are sure this will aid your teams in making well-informed decisions and ensure your project’s accuracy and integrity.

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