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Navigation and Selection

Navigation and Selection

Learn how to move through the 3D model and select elements you want to analyze.

Model navigation

View rotation

Rotate the view around the model to explore from different angles.

How to do it:

  • Right click + drag the mouse

Tip: Rotation is smooth and responsive to mouse speed. Practice different speeds to control navigation.

Movement (Pan)

Move the model to the sides without changing the viewing angle.

How to do it:

  • Middle click (mouse wheel) + drag
  • Or hold the mouse wheel pressed while dragging

Zoom

Zoom in or out to see details or general perspective.

How to do it:

  • Scroll mouse wheel forward to zoom in
  • Scroll mouse wheel backward to zoom out

Center model

Return to the general view of the complete model with a single click.

How to do it:

  • Click the target button () on the left toolbar

Note: This button is especially useful when you’ve zoomed far or lost orientation.

Element selection

Select a single element

Select an individual element from the model to see its properties.

How to do it:

  1. Make sure the selection tool (cursor) is active
  2. Left click on the element in the model

Result:

  • The element is highlighted in blue
  • Its properties appear in the bottom panel
  • It’s added to your current selection

Multiple selection

Select several elements at once to work with groups.

How to do it:

  • Hold down the Ctrl key (Cmd on Mac)
  • Click on each element you want to add to the selection

Result:

  • All selected elements are highlighted in blue
  • The panel shows common properties

Deselect

Remove elements from your current selection.

How to do it:

  • Click on an empty area of the model
  • Or press ESC to deselect all

Selection mode

Activate/Deactivate selection

The selection tool must be active to use related functions.

How to do it:

  • Click the cursor icon () on the left toolbar
  • The icon lights up when active

Properties panel

When you select an element, detailed information is displayed in the side panel.

Available information

  • Element name - Identification in the project
  • Category - Component type (wall, door, window, etc.)
  • Properties - Dimensions, materials, codes, etc.
  • Location - Position in the project

Filter properties

Use the side panel to navigate the project’s hierarchical structure and find specific elements.

Category filtering

Use categories

Restrict visualization to specific element types.

How to do it:

  1. Open the categories panel in the side panel
  2. Check or uncheck the categories you want to see
  3. The model updates automatically

Benefits:

  • Reduces visual clutter
  • Makes it easier to focus on specific analysis
  • Improves performance on large models

Selection tips

  • Select in perspective - Easier in perspective view than orthographic
  • Use zoom for precision - Zoom in before selecting small elements
  • Combine filters - Use categories + selection for focused analysis
  • Explore properties - Each element may contain valuable information
  • Real-time properties - Properties update immediately

Common issues

I can’t select an element

Solutions:

  • Verify that the selection tool is active (icon is lit)
  • The element might be hidden - check category filters
  • Try zooming in to be more precise
  • Check that no other elements are blocking it

I selected something I didn’t want

Solutions:

  • Click on an empty area to deselect all
  • Ctrl+Click to remove individual elements from selection
  • Press ESC to quickly deselect

Practice these controls until they become natural! Smooth navigation is key to effective BIM analysis.