3D Visualization
HVAKR’s 3D visualization provides an interactive view of your building model, helping you understand spatial relationships and verify your design.
Accessing 3D View
Section titled “Accessing 3D View”From the Project
Section titled “From the Project”Navigate to the 3D view:
- Open your project
- Click 3D in the navigation
- The 3D model loads automatically
System Requirements
Section titled “System Requirements”For best performance:
- Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- Hardware graphics acceleration enabled
- Sufficient memory for large models
Navigation
Section titled “Navigation”Mouse Controls
Section titled “Mouse Controls”| Action | Control |
|---|---|
| Rotate | Left-click + drag |
| Pan | Right-click + drag |
| Zoom | Scroll wheel |
| Reset view | Double-click |
Touch Controls
Section titled “Touch Controls”| Action | Gesture |
|---|---|
| Rotate | One-finger drag |
| Pan | Two-finger drag |
| Zoom | Pinch |
Keyboard Shortcuts
Section titled “Keyboard Shortcuts”| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| R | Reset view |
| F | Fit to screen |
| 1-4 | Preset views |
Model Layers
Section titled “Model Layers”Toggle visibility of different elements:
Building Elements
Section titled “Building Elements”- Spaces - Show/hide space volumes
- Walls - Show/hide envelope
- Windows - Show/hide glazing
- Roof - Show/hide roof plane
HVAC Elements
Section titled “HVAC Elements”- Ductwork - Show/hide ducts
- Equipment - Show/hide units
- Registers - Show/hide diffusers
Reference Elements
Section titled “Reference Elements”- Floor plans - Show background drawings
- Grid - Show reference grid
- Labels - Show space names
View Options
Section titled “View Options”Rendering Modes
Section titled “Rendering Modes”Opaque surfaces with shading:
- Best for overall visualization
- Shows shadow effects
- Standard default view
Transparent
Section titled “Transparent”See-through surfaces:
- View interior elements
- Check for conflicts
- Understand relationships
Wireframe
Section titled “Wireframe”Edges only:
- Lightest rendering
- See all geometry
- Good for checking alignment
Color Schemes
Section titled “Color Schemes”By Space Type
Section titled “By Space Type”Color spaces by function:
- Office, conference, corridor, etc.
- Quick identification
- Matches legend
By System
Section titled “By System”Color by HVAC system:
- See zone assignments
- Identify coverage
- Verify system boundaries
By Load
Section titled “By Load”Color by cooling load:
- Heat map visualization
- Identify high-load areas
- Gradient from low to high
Model Information
Section titled “Model Information”Click to Select
Section titled “Click to Select”Click on elements to see properties:
- Space name and type
- Area and volume
- Assigned loads
- HVAC assignments
Measurement
Section titled “Measurement”Measure distances in 3D:
- Click two points
- See distance displayed
- Verify dimensions
Performance Tips
Section titled “Performance Tips”Large Models
Section titled “Large Models”For complex buildings:
- Hide unnecessary layers
- Use wireframe mode
- Close other browser tabs
Smooth Navigation
Section titled “Smooth Navigation”For better interaction:
- Start with simpler view
- Add layers as needed
- Use preset views
Export Options
Section titled “Export Options”Screenshot
Section titled “Screenshot”Capture the current view:
- PNG image format
- Includes visible layers
- Current camera angle
Share View
Section titled “Share View”Generate a shareable link:
- Others can view without login
- Read-only access
- Current view state preserved