Most of the BIM file formats contain vast amounts of metadata that is attributed to individual model elements. Just like in your design authoring tools, you can access that data in 3D Repo. Use the Attribute Card feature to see and filter any model element data. Note that some file formats such as FBX or OBJ don't always contain object data and for that reason, the Attribute Card icon may become inactive.
Open Attribute Card
You can activate the Attribute Card by clicking on the icon in the toolbar. Once activated it will become orange and the Attribute Card will appear on the right side of your screen. Now go ahead and select any model element.
Attribute Card Options
Select Starred (favourite) parameters
Open Starred Tab
Filter the card. Search for specific parameters
Select model elements with the same parameter value
Copy the Parameter Rule (for use in Smart Groups)
Filter Attribute Card
In some case, model elements may contain a lot of data. To make your task of searching any information a lot easier you can filter the Card.
Click on the Search icon in the top right corner of the Card
In the search field start typing the parameter name
Select it from the drop-down list or hit Enter after providing a full name
These filters remain active even when you select other elements.
You can also use multiple filters at once.
Starred Items
Frequently, users know what data they are looking for and so to save time in the future they make use of the Starred feature.
Activate the Card and select any model element
Click on the Star icon next to a parameter's name
Open the Starred section
Select any model element to see starred parameter values
Quick Select model elements
In many cases, users want to quickly visualise model elements that contain certain or similar parameter values. This is where you can make use of the function to select model elements with the same parameter value and copy the rule to use in smart groups for data validation or colour/visibility overrides.
Activate the Card
Select a model element
Click on the Dot icon next to a parameter value
Element with a matching set of data will be added to object selection
