Yes, you can download older versions of a model from Aconex to view.
Can I upload multiple models at the same time?
No, currently models are uploaded one by one.
It’s not called Models in my industry. Can we call it something else, like VDC?
You can. Discuss this with your Aconex representative to configure the setup for your project.
What BCF versions does Models support?
Models supports both BCF versions BCF 1.0 and BCF 2.0.
What's a model stack?
In Aconex BIM, the design team shares models with rest of the project team through model “stacks”.
You’ll create a model stack for each model. Each stack contains the current version of the model, plus any previous versions.
You can load the current version of the model in the 3D BIM viewer, but if you need to view previous versions, you can download them from the model stack. You’ll need to upload these downloaded models back into the model stack to view them, as the viewer only shows the current versions of each model.
When should I use a comment? And when should I just send a mail from Models?
Comments and mail serve two different purposes for communication around a model.
Comments form a communication workflow that supports design coordination between trades and across Models’ tools.
Models mail is a great way to give extra context to a conversation, through snapshots and viewpoints.
If your recipient’s organization hasn’t had BIM enabled yet, they’ll need to contact their Aconex representative to do so. Until then, they won’t be able to view models in Connected BIM.
