The FabCommand
IFC Viewer

1. Load a File: Click the "Load IFC / DXF / DWG / NC" button and select your model file
2. Navigate the 3D View: Use your mouse to rotate, pan, and zoom around the model
3. Select Elements: Click on any element in the 3D view to see its properties

• Drag Header: Click and drag the panel header to move it anywhere on screen
• Resize Panel: Drag the edges or corners to resize the panel
• Minimize: Click the "−" button to minimize the panel to just the title bar
• Maximize: Click the "□" button to expand to full screen
• Close: Click the "✕" button to close the panel

When you select an element, the properties panel displays comprehensive information including:

• Element type, name, and description
• Structural profiles and dimensions
• Material properties
• Mark/tag information
• Relationships and classifications
• All IFC properties and property sets

• Use the Model Summary button to view file information and export options
• Use the Reset View button to return the camera to the default position
• Elements are highlighted in yellow when selected

• Search by Mark, Profile, Type, Assembly, or Name (partial match supported)
• Results are automatically isolated in the 3D view
• Click any result to focus on that single element
• Use the autocomplete suggestions for faster searching
• Clear Search button restores full model visibility

Track fabrication progress by applying status colors to elements.

• Click a search result to select it
• A status bar appears with color options
• Available statuses:
  Not Started Fit-Up Welding Finishing QC Complete On Hold
• Click a status color to apply it to the selected element
• Status colors persist and are saved automatically
• Use "Clear" to remove status color from an element

Layers let you load multiple IFC files and control their visibility independently — like stacking transparent sheets.

• Load multiple IFC models as separate layers
• Toggle visibility of each layer with the eye icon

Side-by-side or overlay comparison of two model versions to spot differences.

• Compare two versions of the same model to find changes
• Highlights additions, deletions, and modifications
• Use for revision tracking or clash detection
• Split view: Shows models side-by-side with synchronized navigation

First-person navigation to walk through your model as if you were inside the building.

• Click the Walk Mode button in the top ribbon to enter
• WASD or Arrow Keys to move forward, backward, and strafe
• Space to move up, Shift or Ctrl to move down
• Hold any direction to gradually build up to sprint speed
• Mouse controls where you look (pointer is captured)
• Press ESC or click the button again to exit
• Returns to normal orbit controls when you exit