The Timeline feature allows users to visualize and interact with 4D construction sequences. It provides a dynamic way to explore project progress over time, toggle key elements, and adjust playback settings for deeper insight.
Key Capabilities
Scrub through construction phases
Adjust playback speed with time scale settings
Toggle annotations, resources, and BIM links
Loop sequences with repeat mode
How to Use the Timeline
1. Accessing the Timeline
Open hand menu
Press Timeline button to open timeline menu
2. Scrubbing the Timeline
Point at the timeline and hold the trigger to scrub through time.
Move the cursor to explore different phases of the construction sequence.
Enable BIM Links to highlight connections between model elements and tasks.
3. Adjusting Time Scale
Open the Time Scale settings to modify playback speed.
Choose a setting like “days per second” to control how quickly the sequence progresses.
Example: 1 second = 1 day of construction.
4. Using Timeline Features
Toggle Annotations: Show or hide notes and callouts.
Toggle Paths: Visualize workflow paths for better construction insight.
Toggle Resources: Display or hide animated equipment and personnel.
Enable BIM Links: Highlight task-model relationships.
Activate Repeat Mode: Loop the sequence continuously for presentations or reviews.
Summary
The Timeline feature offers a powerful way to explore 4D construction data in XR. Whether you're reviewing progress, planning logistics, or presenting to stakeholders, the ability to scrub through time, toggle key elements, and control playback makes it a versatile tool for immersive project analysis.