Tobe Builder Pro
Desktop App for Construction Visual Planning
By Ken and 2 others3 authors47 articles
- Install Tobe Builder ProHow to download and install Tobe Builder
- Login & Project MenuHow to login to Tobe Builder Pro and access or create a project
- Project CreationHow to create a project in Tobe Builder
- Understanding ToBe Suite LicensesIssuing and working with a ToBe Licenses
- Basics of Tobe Builder ProUnderstanding the layout and functions of the Tobe Builder Pro home screen.
- Top MenuUpper Menu of Tobe Builder Interface
- Scene WindowThe Scene window is the 3D environment within which all geometry both GIS and BIM can be displayed.
- Selection InspectorSelection-based panel for inspecting, editing and performing actions
- View StatesReturn the Scene to a previously saved state
- Measure ToolTobe Builder allows users to place measurements into the 3D model space
- Importing GIS Layers & ServicesHow to setup GIS basemaps, elevation layers and map and scene services from ArcGIS
- Esri ArcGIS Supported ServicesTobe Builder Supported service types
- Import BIMs from your Local storageHow to import BIMs and 3D models from your local drive
- Import BIMs from Autodesk Construction CloudHow to import models from your ACC or BIM360 project
- Import BIMs from Trimble ConnectHow to import BIMs from your Trimble Connect project.
- BIM HierarchyExploring your Asset in the BIM Model Hierarchy
- Selection SetsA selection set is a shortcut to saving a element selection for later use.
- MaterialsThe Materials feature allows you to apply materials to BIM elements from the Material Library
- Working with Complex BIM filesHow to optimise BIM files for complex scenes
- Refresh Search Set BIM Links
- Working with Time in Tobe BuilderHow the Task, Resource and Sequence Menus work together
- Programme HierarchyA setup menu for uploaded schedules
- Linking Geometry to a TaskHow to link BIM elements to a point in time (task)
- Task InspectorThe task inspector lets to access and update task information
- Bulk Import Tasks & BIM Links with TSVBulk Import Tasks & BIM Links
- Construction Visualisation StylesEnhance visualisation of BIM links using animations and color transitions
- Library Resource and Project ResourcesA resource within Tobe Builder is the digital representation of equipment, materials and people
- Work ZonesTobe Builder allows users to place work zones into the 3D model space.
- PathsHow to create paths in Tobe Builder
- Creating Resources & BIMs - Prefab ToolThe Prefab tool can be used to manipulate BIMs or create resources from BIMs
- Resource AnimationHow to animate resources in Tobe Builder
- SequencesSequences can be used to export a video or as a pre-planned tour through space and time.
- Simple TimelineAnimated timeline for sequence exports
- AnnotationsCreating and Updating Annotations
- OverlaysOverlays allows schedule information to be overlayed on the scene window.
- Interactive ModeThe Interactive Mode allows users to experience the environment from an interactive first person walking, running or driving point of view.
- Virtual Reality Interactive ModeAn OpenXR VR Mode for ToBe Builder Desktop
- Publish to Augmented RealityHow publish AR Views to TobeMaps
Graphics and Rendering
Guide to configuring Tobe Builder for optimal performance on your PC.