Until about 2 weeks ago, ifc models would zoom in using the IPad version of the app. Now this no longer works unless using orthographic mode. I’ve tested this on 3 different current generation IPads and they all do the same thing. Interestingly, the model will zoom on the IPhone version. Really need this to be fixed so our field crews can view connections. Thanks!
All of my Sketchup design work is done on my laptop. The original iPhone app was perfect to show my work to others. The fact that I had to publish every version of my work on 3D Warehouse was a pain and filled the service up with unfinished junk. Trimble’s Connect resolves both issues. I ONLY ONE ISSUE LEFT: Perhaps this was developed with the new Sketchup for iPad in mind. Unfortunately, on my iPhone Pro any dimensions I make are so small they’re unreadable. Zooming within the app does nothing so I have to use Apple’s 3 tap zoom that more often than not sends me somewhere else. Unless I’ve missed it, a simple “Text Size” setting would allow me to give this 5 stars.
There’s an issue with the app not being able to upload photos from the ‘photos’ app on the iOS operating system. Whenever you try to upload from the photo gallery in the “To Do” section, the app crashes. All other form of attachments work, and you can also take photos. This started since Apple updated to have the choice to select what photos an app can use, but even if you allow the App to have full access (“All Photos” option in settings), the app still crashes. Otherwise this app is fantastic.
I also have a problem when I touch the screen my iPad goes black. The phone version works perfectly. I have used this app for years and it’s helped me a ton
Finally got the May 15 update so we an orbit and zoom. Now whenever you bump/use the screen, the model screen immediately goes black and is unusable. I cannot find other IFCzip viewer apps, so when this one doesn’t work, we can’t use it on the job site whatsoever! Please fix and make sure it still works with all the models of iPad. Each update excludes a different model (we have old and new ipads).
Our foremen use this app every day to erect structural steel. The fact that the app isn’t working the last 3 weeks has thrown a wrench in the way we do things. Please fix this quickly!
This app is great and runs smoothly on my iPhone and iPad. It's so much better than using Tekla BIMSight, and from what I read on the support forums apparently this app is meant to replace BIMSight in general on the PC platform and overall (since only BIMSight note is on iOS and doesn't display actual models). For being iOS it isn't perfectly smooth, but it sure is close. I'd like to see the ability to add comments on the iOS platform and I'd like to see the ability to view the text notes I make on the PC version as well. Some increased server speed syncing would be nice since the thumbnail image I replaced still hasn't shown up since I changed it a few minutes ago. Also when the image does show up the aspect ration of the image needs to be dynamic so it doesn't "squeeze" the rectangular image into a square. You guys at Trimble are doing a great job! Kudos! -J Self.
Trimble Connect is a project collaboration platform built for construction industry. Project stakeholders can easily share, comment on, and manage the project documents, photos, drawings, and 3D models through the cloud across the design, build, and operate phases of a project. This information can be seamlessly accessed across Desktop, Web, or Mobile environments depending on a stakeholder’s role or tasks. Trimble Connect Mobile App is simple to use and specifically designed for professionals working in remote or field environments such as the construction job site manufacturing facilities, or in project meetings or presentations. It is designed for one click access to the specific information needed to complete tasks that have been organized by the back office using Trimble Connect for Web or Desktop. Project information and files can be stored locally in the mobile application for offline use where internet access isn’t always accessible. Any new Tasks, called ToDos, can be created or modified while offline, then synchronized to the cloud once reconnected to the internet. One key differentiating feature within Trimble Connect Mobile App is its high-performance 3D model viewer. Large complex detailed construction models created by a variety of different Building Information Modeling (BIM) applications in multiple formats (IFC, SKP, RVT, DWG, etc.) can be quickly loaded, overlaid, and easily navigated through in a simple intuitive touch based interface.
