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Public model walkthrough

Turn a model question
into a clear review note.

A model review becomes more useful when another person can locate the element and understand the question. This example uses the public KIT house sample in Model Lab.

1. Show the relevant context

Load the sample model and select the element you want to discuss. Isolate it, or make its surroundings transparent. A horizontal or vertical section can reveal the area behind other geometry.

2. Measure when it helps

Use the two-point measurement tool to select two visible surfaces. Choose metres, millimetres or feet for the displayed distance.

This is an approximate visual measurement without precision snapping. Treat it as a review aid and verify important dimensions in the appropriate authoring or checking tool.

3. Write an actionable question

Select the element and add a note that identifies the information to check. For example: “Confirm this wall's material assignment against the supplied specification.” This is an illustrative review question, not a verified defect in the sample.

4. Export the review

Download an annotated PNG with the current model view, visible measurements and notes. Download the notes JSON separately to retain element identifiers and the model file fingerprint.

Save the exports before refreshing or closing the tab. The lab does not provide shared issue tracking, a notes-import workflow or a BCF export.

What this demonstrates

Communicating a review question through model context, a measurement and an element-linked note. Project decisions still need the relevant design information and responsible review.

Sample source: KIT IFC examples via IFCWiki. This is a public demonstration, not a Soban Consulting client project.

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Tell us what you need to review, improve or document, and the information you have available.

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