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Overview of Modelo
Modelo is an online platform that allows for the sharing and viewing of 3d models without the need to download and install applications.
Easy to use across devices:
Modelo uses simple drag and drop 3d file sharing that can be viewed across devices (tablets, computers, laptops, etc.) for anyone with a network connection. These models can then be shared by emailing a url link to recipients to view the model.
Immersive, full 3d model uploads:
The model uploader is able to create a walkthrough, and create comments tethered to specific views to highlight and pre-organize what they want the viewer to focus on when sharing the model. This can allow for a more focused and specific conversation as opposed to panning around a 3d model without any specific talking points in mind.
You can upload supported model file types like; Sketchup (skp), Revit (rvt), Rhino (3dm), 3d format (obj and stl), 3ds max (fbx), Navisworks (nwd), Autocad (dwg), Vectorworks (vwx) and Rhino files with textures (zip).
Creating a free account
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Managing storage on the free account:
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Preparing a model to upload
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In order to share a model with a recipient, first you need to create a free account. There are a number of tools to modify and orchestrate what you are sending, including creating walkthroughs, changing layer visibility, creating comments tied to specific orthographic views, and other features to consider before sharing a 3d model. There is a different process you need to go through to upload and send a Revit and Vectorworks file.
How to prepare to upload a Revit model
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You will need to download and install the Modelo Revit Exporter Plugin. It is located if you click on your circular profile icon and click on “Revit Exporter” in the menu. The exporter will start downloading immediately. |
(Figure 3.0 - The Revit explorer download link in your profile menu)
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When the option appears in the install wizard choose “installation for single user”. Open the file in revit you wish to export. Go to the Modelo tab on the top ribbon. |
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Click “BIM/DAM” to upload. Before selecting upload on Revit, you will need an upload token from Modelo. To obtain an upload token go to your Modelo project page and in the folder or sub folder you want the Revit model in, click “upload”. Copy that upload token. |
(Figure 3.2 - Getting a upload token for the Revit explorer plugin)
Paste the upload token into the “upload token”box in Revit. |
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You can select the polygon count, a lower polygon count will equate to a lower file size but lower quality, so choose a polygon count that is appropriate for the file size and desired model detail.
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Select the views you want to export and click ”upload” on the bottom right of the dialogue box |
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* For a step by step guide to this process here is a link to a YouTube video:
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(Figure 4.2 - How to view your upload in your projects page)
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Working with your model:
After you upload a model, there are a number of tools that can be implemented to comment, adjust layer visibility, create walkthroughs, take sections through a model to create a unique view, and change settings in tools such as sun location to customize a model on the Modelo platform.
How to do a walkthrough:
You can generate a walkthrough of a model to orchestrate views and highlight moments of your model for a viewer to see.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9NwlZNgJ8c&list=PLWeEvc_1kixQNRbFbXeI-fw_t9Y0lYBgL&index=7
How to comment on a model:
Comments can be used to highlight areas of focus and to communicate ideas to the recipient.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPQayIr0rA4&list=PLWeEvc_1kixQNRbFbXeI-fw_t9Y0lYBgL&index=5
Adjusting settings:
The settings menu allows you to manipulate layers, change the sun location, render type, and add filters.
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(Figure 7.1 - Toggling layers on and off in the settings menu)
How to delete a model:
There are several ways to delete a project, on the home/projects page, there should be an ellipsis icon over the right hand side of the image of the project you want to delete, mouse over the photo of the project, click the ellipsis, and chose “Delete”.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us2ZxN5KqZk&list=PLWeEvc_1kixQNRbFbXeI-fw_t9Y0lYBgL&index=26&t=0s
What are the controls to navigate around when viewing a model?
To rotate around the scene: click and drag the left mouse button
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