2.3 Use & Sequence Resources

How to setup a site using resources

In this tutorial you will learn how to setup a detailed site plan using the built-in resource library.

Summary

• With in the scenario, access the resource library from Resources & Equipment
• Search from All or explore items by the following categories -
• Equipment & Vehicles - machinery and construction equipment
• Logistics & Facilities - site mobilization & setup
• Public Road Vehicles - general vehicles
• Site Conditions - surrounding environment
• Safety & Personnel - site controls
• Building Elements - building components

• There are 3 types of resource placement:
1. Point - click to place on the map tile - move freely in space
2. Polyline - draw a line with a series of connected points - attached to map or sketch plane
3. Polygon - draw at least two vertices to automatically create a polygon - attached to map or sketch plane

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Edit, Position, and Adjust Resource:

• To edit double click the object, or right click and select Edit either on the 3D object or name in the model browser
• From here; copy/paste, hide/show, undo/redo, zoom on object, or delete
• Position using the movement handles - translate, rotate, or snap
• Adjust parametric resources by clicking the gear cog icon and suitably drag handles
• Alternatively, adjust available parameters using slide bars on the edit menu

Polyline Propagation Mode:

• Propagation mode defines the reference used to anchor a polyline resource
• There are three modes:
• Follow Terrain - Each panel follows the map terrain
• Straight Line - Follows a straight line between points
• Follow Plane - Follows defined sketch plane offset

Sequence Resources using milestones:

• Control the visibility of resources between milestones; that is, when it will appear and disappear in the sequence
• When editing a resource, click the drop-down menu, From and To, and define the range of milestones it will be visible
• Use Set to Current, at the bottom of the drop-down to select the milestone which is currently showing

Note: The start and end milestones are inclusive and the resource will show on these milestones

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What is a Resource?

• A resource is a 3D parametric (or non parametric) model representing a real-world object
• Resource models such as equipment are created with actual specifications, unless stated otherwise i.e. "generic"

Can't find a Resource?

If you can't find a resource in the library for something you intend to use on site or would like to show, we can create it for you!

• Click the help icon (question mark), then click Resource Request
• Provide a brief description of the resource and include a reference such as a photo, spec. sheet, or any other information you can provide
• Our team will create a parametric model and add it the library within a few days, depending on the specifics of the request

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Further Reading:

🔗 Resource Sequencing - For more detailed information on how to sequence resources