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Model Performance Recommendations

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Written by Jared Elliott
Updated over a year ago

System Requirements

A standalone video card is recommended when using the 3D Model Viewer, but RAM and CPU requirements are dependent on project size. Generally speaking, O3 recommends 16GB RAM, 4GB video RAM, and an Intel i5 or equivalent CPU.

While intenet speed recommendations can vary depending on the project's requirements, it is generally recommended to have a minimum speed of at least 1 Mbps for basic work packaging, and at least 5 Mbps for more demanding tasks such as complex 3D model viewing. It is important to note that the actual speed you experience may also be affected by factors such as network congestion and device performance. Also, consider that wired ethernet provides a faster and more stable connection than WiFi.

Export smaller models

When dealing with exceptionally large models, consider exporting them as multiple models. In O3 Solutions, users have the flexibility to amalgamate these models, enabling simultaneous loading when required.

Remove non-essential objects

Within models, there often exist non-essential objects such as vehicles, cranes, and access volumes, which contribute to graphical memory consumption during loading. When exporting a model from authoring tools, exclude non-construction objects to optimize loading efficiency.

Model Conditioning for Accelerated Loading

To enhance model loading speed, users can undertake model conditioning outside of O3 Solutions. The following steps outline the model conditioning process:

  1. Open the model using Navisworks.

  2. Utilize Navisworks' Find Items feature to select all non-essential objects like vehicles, cranes, and space reservation volumes that you do not wish to load in O3 as part of the 3D model.

  3. Hide the selected objects.

  4. Save the modified model in .nwd format.

Replace the previous version of the model with the conditioned version when using O3 Solutions. This streamlined approach ensures optimal loading performance.

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