SYNCHRO
BIM软件名称：Synchro
版本号：Synchro Open Viewer v4.9 使用说明：
1. Introduction
Synchro Open Viewer is a ‘light’ version of Synchro Professional.
You will be able to open a prepared sp file and review the contents, but not all features are available.
If you try to use one of the restricted features you will be presented with this message-
The following tutorial explains the features that are available in this version of Synchro. 2
2. The Synchro Workspace Initial Setup
Start Synchro Viewer by double clicking on the icon on your desktop 1.
You will be presented with the following opening Synchro screen layout-
If you need to download the training material select Synchro Training and this will present 2.you with the link to the FTP site to download the latest material Select (left mouse click) the Gantt tab (at the bottom of the Welcome panel) to display the Gantt 3.Chart
Select Task Properties (this will open Properties data sets on the right of the screen) 4.
Select View Ribbon>Gantt Mode and select WBS 5.
This training uses a Microsoft Project XML file with WBS structure but schedules may also be structured via Activity codes or List
Place the cursor at the top of the 3D window so the arrow icon appears. 6.
Select it with a left mouse click hold down and drag the 3D window up. All windows in Synchro can be adjusted by this method
Move between the Titles of the columns and drag each column to the left so it looks like the picture 7.below. 3
Right click in the heading field of the task list and select Customise Columns as shown below 8.
You will be presented with the Customise Columns window.
Select 3D in Available Columns and move it into 9.the Selected Columns field
by selecting the single arrow button highlighted in red, then select OK.
This will create an extra column which will show you how many 3D resources have been assigned to each task. Note
You can rename the column titles if required Your workspace should now look like this-
Tip: You can always reset your Synchro workspace to its default settings by selecting View Ribbon>Layout> Reset Layout. This also resets other presentation settings at the same time. 4
3. Screen Layout
This training course will refer to different windows that you need to be aware of as shown below-
Quick Access Toolbar contains commonly used icons (can be customised) Ribbon replaces the old feature ‘Main Menu’ from which you can access the commands
Toolbars contain shortcuts and useful commands found in Synchro (can be customised)
Gantt Chart window displays the list of Tasks
3D View displays the modelled resources at any defined point in time. Navigator tab
The Navigator Window will be docked against the left hand side of the screen and is enabled using the tab towards the bottom of the screen
It contains useable datasets logically grouped by the categories shown above; for example Project details, Task and 3D filters, Viewpoints etc.
The tab can be set to Auto Hide so if you hover over the Resource tab you will see the Resource Window appear. If you are using a laptop with one screen it is recommended to set this tab to Auto Hide although you can undock and repostion if required. 5
Note
To Auto Hide any window left click on Auto Hide icon
3D Objects tab will be docked against the left hand side of the screen and is enabled using the tab towards the bottom of the screen-when populated this will contain the list of 3D objects
Resource tab is located just above the 3D View and will be displayed in ‘Gantt Chart Window’ location initially (Can be relocated)- when populated this will contain the list of Resources. 6
Resource Tab Relocation
The Resource tab can remain in the default location in the Main tab area but it is possible to move this to a new location.
You can undock it then dock within the Navigator/3D Objects location as shown below
1. Left click and hold on the Resources tab
2. Keep holding the left mouse button then move the mouse (Resources tab will be undocked) then follow the explanation below. 7
Task Properties can be displayed by a left click of the mouse on the Task Properties tab
Task Properties data sets present the properties of an individual task logically grouped in the categories shown below-
Resource Properties can be displayed by a left click of the mouse on the Resource Properties tab
Resource Properties data sets present the properties of resources logically grouped in the categories shown below-
3D Properties can be displayed by a left click of the mouse on the 3D Properties tab
3D Properties data sets present the properties of 3D objects logically grouped in the categories shown below-
3D Path Editor can be displayed by a left click of the mouse on the 3D Path Editor tab
3D Path Editor data sets present the properties of 3D Paths logically grouped in the categories shown below- Note
If you lose one of these windows (you may accidently hit the ‘X’ by mistake) you can reopen via the Windows Ribbon then select the one you require 8
4. Opening an sp file
Opening a Private Project
1. Select File>Open> Private Project, then locate, select Synchro Training Project.sp, then Open
2. You will be presented with the Login Window below, Name will be Administrator and the password will remain blank- select OK
Note- The purpose of this login is you can set up users with different permissions if required (see Help)
If you want to disable this message appearing, check the box for Always use this login on opening Private Projects. You can always change the settings later in Home Ribbon>Options>General>Login to Private Project You will be presented with the following screen-
This sp file has a Microsoft Project XML schedule and DWF files imported, resourced and assigned to task activities in the schedule. 9
5. The Gantt Chart
5.1 Gantt Chart Display and manipulation
To manoeuvre within the Gantt chart move the cursor within the Gantt Chart- To Pan
Hold down the middle mouse button then move the mouse up, down, left and right. To Zoom
Roll the middle mouse button wheel forward and back to zoom in and out respectively.
The Focused Time is indicated by the red dashed line with a triangle symbol on top.
Left click and hold in the date field where the red triangle is and move the focus time left and right. This will move the focus time to any point in time in the schedule and reveals the current time below.
The Data Date is indicated by a blue vertical dashed line.
This defines the project scheduling date for progress reporting
WBS Layout colours the summary bars- to modify or disable select Home> WBS Layout-
The WBS Layout will be displayed- Here you can:
- Enable/disable the WBS Layout - Modify colours/order of Levels
Note
In Home Ribbon>Options>General you can
1. Set Time Display/Format to Short date format and disable Display Time of Day
2. Set Duration Display Format to Concise and Days/Hours/Minutes 10
5.2 Gantt View Options
1. Select View Ribbon>Gantt Details to display the Gantt Chart as required.
2. Disable Show Hidden Link Warnings by left clicking 11
6. 3D View
6.1 3D Window Navigation Zoom All
Within the 3D window, right click and select Zoom> Zoom All Or select 3D Ribbon> Zoom> Zoom All
This will show all the objects from the front as the models have been created- it
can be used if the view becomes discombobulated. Rotate
Hold down the left mouse button at a point in the 3D View that you want to rotate about, then move the mouse Zoom
Scroll the middle mouse button forward and back to zoom in and out respectively Pan
Hold down the middle mouse button and move the mouse left, right, up and down
6.2 View Cube
The Axis Indicator that shows the X, Y and Z axis is displayed in the bottom left hand corner of the 3D View
(Ensure that axis indicator is enabled by right click in 3D View>Visual Indicators> Axis Indicator)
An alternative to the Axis Indicator in the 3D View is the View Cube. This enables the user to manipulate the view via the cube To enable-
Select 3D from the Ribbon then enable View Cube Manipulator
Left click on points or faces on the cube and the view will rotate to that viewpoint or hold down the left mouse button on the circle to rotate
You can also change the colour of the background for the selected and other views. 12
6.3 3D Filters
6.3.1 Pre-Set Filters
With the 3D Sets data set, 3D filters allows you to show or hide elements of the 3D model to make it easier to visualise and work with. Select Navigator> 3D Sets 1.
Tick the box next to 3D Object Filter as shown below- 2.
In Open Viewer you can change between the pre-set filters. Click on the box next to the name of the 3.filter to enable/disable.
6.3.2 Isolate/Hide Filters Isolate Selected Toggle
1. Move the Focus Time to the end of the project so you can see all of the building installed
2. In the 3D View hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and select the roof with a left mouse click (selected items turn red)
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