Overview
Next-Gen Viewer: General Availability in the UKI - Beta in All Other Regions
The Next-Gen Viewer replaces the legacy Procore BIM Viewer. No Procore BIM Enterprise License is required.
The Next-Gen Viewer replaces the legacy Procore BIM Viewer. No Procore BIM Enterprise License is required.
The Next-Gen Viewer is a foundational feature of the Procore BIM 2.0 vision that streams massive 3D models without hardware limitations. The core viewer is supported when viewing model files in your project's Documents, Document Management, or Assets tool. It does not require a Procore BIM Enterprise license.
The Next-Gen Viewer features are also supported in the Model Manager (Beta) and also unlocks additional features.
Viewer Capability/Feature | Documents | Document Management (PDM) | Assets | Model Manager (Beta) |
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Model Type Supported | Single- or Multi-Discipline Model Files; Does not support viewing or creating federated project models with the Model Manager (Beta) | Single- or Multi-Discipline Model Files; Does not support viewing or creating federated project models with the Model Manager (Beta) | Single- or Multi-Discipline Model Files; Does not support viewing or creating federated project models with the Model Manager (Beta) | Single- or Multi-Discipline Model Files; Supports viewing and creating federated project models |
Object Tree & Properties |
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Measure Tools (Laser, Coordinates, Point-to-Point) & Sectioning |
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Bulk Asset Creation from Supported File Formats |
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Viewing Mapped Assets |
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3D Pinning & Object Linking |
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2D Sheet Overlays & 2D Minimap |
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Required User Permissions:
Documents & Document Management (PDM): 'Read-Only' or higher to view model files.
Assets: 'Standard' to bulk-create assets.
Model Manager (Beta): 'Read-Only' to view model files or 'Admin' to manage federated project models and discipline-specific model files.
Access: Verify that your Procore user account has been granted active access to the project's Documents, Document Management, or Assets tool.
Preparation: Upload a valid 3D model to your project's chosen document repository. See Upload Model Files to Procore.
Choose the appropriate tool for your workflow:
Basic Viewing: Navigate to the Documents or Document Management tools to access these core features: Object Tree, Object Properties, Camera Field of View (FOV), Measure Tools, Navigation Sphere and Navigation Toolbar.
Asset Registry Setup: Navigate to the Assets tool to access these core features: Object Tree, Object Properties, Camera Field of View (FOV), Navigation Sphere and Navigation Toolbar. You can also bulk-populate your registry directly from Revit® or IFC model files. See Bulk Create Assets from a 3D Model File Using the Assets Tool.
Model Coordination: Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool to access all core features and to unlock advanced federation and coordination capabilities. To learn more, see Use the Left Toolbar or Use the Right Toolbar.
Open a model file to inspect it in the core Next-Gen Viewer.
This table summarizes the core features of the Next-Gen Viewer. Additional features are available when using the Model Manager (Beta). To learn more, see Navigate the Next Gen Viewer in Model Manager.
Toolbar / Location | Core Features | What You Can Do | Related Articles |
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Left Toolbar | Settings | Select the Measurement System (Imperial or Metric) Choose the Selection Resolution (First Object or Last Object) Access advanced optimization options. | |
Left Toolbar | Object Tree | Analyze and toggle the visibility of specific model objects and layers. | |
Left Toolbar | Properties | Review metadata, materials, and dimensional data for selected objects. | |
Right Toolbar | Camera Field of View (FOV) | Toggle the camera's projection mode between Perspective and Orthographic. | |
Right Toolbar > Measure Tools | Laser | Calculate surface-to-edge distances. | |
Right Toolbar > Measure Tools | Coordinates | Retrieve precise spot coordinates (X, Y, Z). | Get Precise Spot Coordinates (X, Y, Z) with the Coordinates Tool |
Right Toolbar > Measure Tools Flyout | Point-to-Point | Verify specific dimensions and spatial relationships between multiple points. | |
Right Toolbar > | Section Plane | Creates a planar cut through the model to view cross-sections. | |
Right Toolbar |
| Only appears in Tool Mode. Click the icon or press ENTER. | |
Right Toolbar |
| Only appears in Tool Mode with. Click the icon or press ESCAPE. | |
Right Toolbar | Reset | Restores the all viewer adjustments to their default state in a single action. | - |
Right Toolbar | Undo | Reverts camera movements, measurements, and actions. | - |
Right Toolbar | Redo | Reapplies camera movements, measurements, and actions. | - |
Navigation Sphere (Next to Right Toolbar) | Navigation Sphere | Manipulate the 3D orientation of a model by clicking its faces (such as Top, Front, or Right), corners, or edges. | |
Navigation Toolbar (Bottom of Page) | Navigation Toolbar | Provides specialized movement modes to help you explore the 3D space. |