Modelo is an online platform that allows for the sharing and viewing of 3d models without the need to download and install applications.
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.
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).
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(Figure 2.0 - Accessing your plan on the projects home page by clicking your profile icon)
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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.
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) * Modelo currently supports uploads from Revit 2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019.
(Figure 3.1 - In Revit interface, where you can find the downloaded Revit expolorer export tab)
(Figure 3.2 - Getting a upload token for the Revit explorer plugin)
(Figure 3.3 - Pasting the upload token in the modelo Revit plugin)
* if the file size is too large, or the file is sluggish in Modelo, lower the polygon count before uploading.
* For a step by step guide to this process here is a link to a YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=YJWx5ZSBqLc&feature=emb_title * For a step by step guide to upload a Vectorworks model here is a link to a YouTube video: |
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(Figure 4.0 - The create project button allows you to create projects, or folders to organize uploads)
(Figure 4.1 - In your projects you are able to view the folders and sub-folders)
*Before uploading the model from Rhino, Autocad, etc. ensure your model is located at the origin (0,0).
*Upload times are determined by internet speed and file size.
* If a model is slow and lagging consider purging layers and condensing layers, Modelo renders by layer, so the fewer layers for Modelo to process, the better. Additionally, try checking the option box when uploading a model “Reduce texture file size for faster rendering”.
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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.
*free accounts are limited to creating one walkthrough per model.
(Figure 5.0 - The walkthrough icon's location when viewing a model upload)
(Figure 5.1 - Using elevation icons, creating walkthrough points to generate an animated playback)
(Figure 5.2 - Closing the walkthrough interface to return to viewing the 3d model) For a step by step guide to this process here is a link to a YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9NwlZNgJ8c&list=PLWeEvc_1kixQNRbFbXeI-fw_t9Y0lYBgL&index=7 |
* You can only have three saved comments in the free version of the software.
(Figure 6.0 - Comment icon location and comment card interface with associated orthographic view)
For a more advanced view setup, and step by step guide to this process here is a link to a YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPQayIr0rA4&list=PLWeEvc_1kixQNRbFbXeI-fw_t9Y0lYBgL&index=5 |
(Figure 7.0 - Settings icon location in 3d model viewing interface)
(Figure 7.1 - Toggling layers on and off in the settings menu) |
*Deleting a project is permanent, you will lose all comments and mark-ups on the model.
(Figure 8.0 - How to delete a model using the ellipsis menu on the projects home page) |
(Figure 9.0 - Tools icon in the 3d model viewing interface) For a guide to the process of creating sections using tools, here is a link to a YouTube video: 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 To pan: click and drag the right mouse button To zoom: scroll in and out To establish the point of rotation, double click on any part of the model, then the center of your scene will be located around that point. |
Once you share a model, a url code will be sent to the recipients email and they can immediately view, pan, and go through the walkthrough and comments you prepared for them.
(Figure 10.0 - Share icon in the 3d model viewing interface)
* The link to view the model only lasts one day for the free version of the software.
(Figure 10.1 - Share menu options) |
You should have a url link in an email from the sender. Click the url link and your browser will open with the 3d model sent to you. As a viewer, you can pan, zoom and move around the whole 3d model, you can also access the tools menu to cut a section, measure, zoom and pan, and enter full screen. The walkthrough button will play the walkthrough the sender created. The comments tab will show the views and comments the sender set up as well.
*Shared links to view models only last one day for the free version of Modelo.
*With a free account, you can only review 3 comments and pre-saved views.
Additional tutorials as well as the links found here within can be found on the Modelo.io YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWeEvc_1kixQNRbFbXeI-fw_t9Y0lYBgL
For support or training questions, please contact help@syr.edu or OLS@ot.syr.edu.
(Figure 4.2 - How to view your upload in your projects page)
