To make it easy for you to work with components in Pythagoras Web, we have divided components into groups, types and instances:
A component group may be "Tables" or "Chairs".
A component type can be "Desk", "Conference table" or "Office chair".
A component instance can be a single desk, a single conference table, or an individual office chair.
Which component groups, component types, and component instances you have access to depends entirely on who you are and what organisation you work for. You will only have access to the component groups, component types and component instances your organisation has chosen to work with.
When viewing components in 3D, you must work at the type level. Note that in order to view components in 3D you have to open a floor plan and activate the component command. For more information on how to activate the component command, see "Activate the component command" in section 5.3.2.11.
Before we describe how to view components in 3D, we would like to show you what a floor plan can look like when viewing components in 3D.
Here's what a floor plan might look like when viewing components in 3D:
Now let's describe how to view components in 3D.
To view components in 3D:
Go to the graphical search field (see image below).
If you are not already on the tab in question, click the "Tree" tab (see the first image below). Clicking the "Tree" tab opens a component tree. In the component tree you will find a list of the component groups available in the model (see the second image below).
Open a component group by clicking on it in the component tree (see the first image below). Clicking a component group will open a list of component types available in the model (see the second image below). Note that each component type is linked to three buttons: one button called "Open component type definition", one called "Select/deselect all components of this type", and one called "Show/hide all components of this type" (see the third image below).
Select the component type you wish to view in 3D. This is done by clicking the select/ deselect button linked to the component type (see the first image below). Note that all component instances that belongs to the selected component type will be marked in red in the model (see the second image below). Also note that you do not have to select the component type you wish to view in 3D. However, it may be beneficial to select the component type you wish to view in 3D. This is because, if you do select the component type you wish to view in 3D you will get an overview of which components are of the type you selected.
Go to the component type you wish to view in 3D. (If you did select a component type in step 4, go to that one).
Click the button called "Open component type definition" (see the first image below). Clicking the "Open component type definition" button will open the component card linked to the component type you wish to view in 3D (see the second image below). In the component card you will find a graphical search field and a drawing window (see the third and fourth image below). In the drawing window you will find a 2D model of the component type you selected in step 4. Note that the 2D model is shown from above.
Click "Appearance" in the graphical search field (see the first image below). When you click "Appearance", you will be shown a list of 3D models available in Pythagoras Web (see the second image below). Note that each 3D model is linked to two buttons: one button called "Select as 3D model for this component type" and one called "Remove this 3D model" (see the third image below).
Select a 3D model by clicking the button called "Select as 3D model for this component type" (see the first image below). After selecting a 3D model, the 3D model appears in the drawing window. Note that the 3D model is placed on top of the 2D model (see the second image below). If you do not find a suitable 3D model in the list of 3D models, you can add a 3D model to Pythagoras Web. For more information on how to add a 3D model to Pythagoras Web, see "Add a 3D model to Pythagoras Web".
Translate, rotate and resize the 3D model. In order for you to translate, rotate and resize the scale/size of the 3D model, you need to switch between the "Translate", "Rotate" and "Scale" transformation methods. To switch between the transformation methods "Translate", "Rotate" and "Scale", click the button called "Switch transformation method". You will find the button in the upper right corner of the drawing window (see image below).
This is what the tool looks like when working with the transformation method "Move" (see image below). In the tool you will find a green arrow, a red arrow, a blue arrow and a yellow box. The yellow box is located where the arrows meet. Using the arrows, you can move the 3D model one step at a time (ie. step x, step y or step z). The yellow box allows you to move the 3D model several stages at the same time.
This is what the tool looks like when working with the transformation method "Rotate" (see image below). Using the different circles, you can rotate the 3D model in different directions.
This is what the tool looks like when working with the transformation method "Scale" (see the first image below). In the tool you will find a green arm, a red arm, a blue arm and a yellow box. The yellow box can be found where the arms meet (see the second image below). Using the arms, you can increase and decrease the size of the 3D model one step at a time. The yellow box allows you to increase and decrease the size of the 3D model in several stages at the same time.
To make it easier to work with the 3D model, you can select grid view in the drawing window (see images below).
If you want the component you are working with to stand on the floor of the floor plan you are working with, make sure the bottom of the 3D model stands right on top of the 2D model (see image below). If you want the component you are working with to float in the air/be raised above the floor, make sure the bottom of the 3D model hovers a bit above the 2D model. Tables, chairs and other furniture for sitting are examples of components that should be placed on the floor. Fire extinguishers and the like are examples of components that are often mounted on a wall and should therefore float in the air and not stand on the floor. Note that if you lower the 3D model so that it is lower than the 2D model, the component you are working with will be submerged in the floor. Try to avoid this, as components should rarely be submerged in the floor.
When you are satisfied with the size and position of the 3D model, you may close the component card (see the first image below). Closing the component card will redirect you back to the floor plan view (see the second image below). In the floor plan view, all components of the type you selected in step 4 will still be shown in 2D (not in 3D).
Click the button called "Reload floor plan" (see the first image below). When you click the "Reload floor plan" button, the floor plan you are working with will reload. After reloading the floor plan, all components of the type selected in step 4 will be shown in 3D in the model (see the second image below). This will be extra clear if you, by using the walker place yourself on the floor plan you are working with (see third, fourth and fifth image below).
If you are not happy with the appearance of the 3D component you have been working with, you can edit the 3D component. For more information on how to edit a 3D component, see "Edit a 3D component".
