Models functionality matrix
There are three versions of Models: Model Explore, Explore+ and Coordination. The one you can access will depend on what you’re licensed for.
The Models functionality you can use in Aconex depends on the version your organization is licensed for. These are:
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Model Explore:
- In Aconex this allows your project team to upload models to the document register and view them in the model viewer.
- You’ll find all the Support Central articles you need under Models Explore.
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Model Explore+: (Model Explore + is a legacy product that is not available to new projects.)
- In Aconex this has all the features in Model Explore, but also gives your project teams the ability to link documents, raise processes, manage comments, add measurements, and create and share viewpoints.
- You’ll find all the Support Central articles you need under Model Explore and Model Explore+.
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Model Coordination:
- In Aconex this has all the features in Model Explore and Explore+, along with the ability to simplify the coordination process and issue management. You can also create and manage the flow of design issues on a single platform, work directly in your design tools through a live plugin integration, monitor and control progress through a dashboard.
- You’ll find all the Support Central articles you need under Model Explore, Model Coordination and Model Explore+.
Models supports IFC 2x3. So if your software can export to IFC 2x3, you will be able to view your models in Aconex.
Aconex menu options for Models
The following graphic shows the Aconex menu options available for each of the Models offerings.
The matrix here gives you an easy-to-see view of the features available to you. Note that while you can view the Support Central content for all three versions of Models, you can only access the functionality in Aconex that applies to your license.
The Models License and Functionality matrix
| Functionality | Model Explore | Model Explore + | Model Coordination |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigation | |||
| Model Viewer: View and Federate models. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation: Orbit, Walkthrough | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Add model sectioning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| View Object Explorer (Spatial & Type) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Model viewer preferences | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| View object properties | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Model management | |||
| Add model from local file | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Add model from document register | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Distribute models | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tablet application (iOS & Android) | |||
| View and Federate models | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation: Orbit, Walkthrough | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Add model sectioning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| View object properties | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Processes/collaborating | |||
| Raise process from model (RFI, Site instruction, etc.) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Add, view and share viewpoints: personal, organization wide, project wide | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Add measurements in model | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Comments: Create & Import | ✓ | * See below | |
| Load comment viewpoints in Viewer | ✓ | * See below | |
| Asset & Handover | |||
| Link documents to objects | ✓ | ✓ | |
| View linked documents | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Issue and clash Management | |||
| Create design issues | ✓ | ||
| Load design issues in model viewer | ✓ | ||
| Manage design issue resolution | ✓ | ||
| Assign design issues | ✓ | ||
| Email notifications | ✓ | ||
| Supports BCF | ✓ | ||
| Coordination issue sets | ✓ | ||
| Design tool plugins: Navisworks, Revit, Solibri | ✓ | ||
| Dashboard | |||
| Design issues activity | ✓ | ||
| Coordination issue sets activity | ✓ |
* Model Coordination uses Design Issues instead of comments, which means Comments are not required.