Add 2D Overlay to the 3D Model

Procore Model Manager - Beta Access & Feedback

The Model Manager (Beta) features and documentation are subject to change without notice. (Note: At the launch of the Beta, only 'Admin' level permissions are available. Additional permissions will be phased in during the product lifecycle).

To access the beta and provide feedback Show/Hide Details

  • How to Access: Participating companies must sign the Procore Beta Agreement. Once signed, your Procore Administrator coordinates with your Procore point of contact to enable Model Manager (Beta) on specific Procore projects.

  • How to Provide Feedback During Beta: Contact your dedicated Beta program lead.

  • How to report critical issues: Report breaking changes to Procore Customer Support. For general feedback or non-critical issues, contact your Beta program lead or Procore point of contact.

Mapping allows you to spatially anchor 2D PDF drawing sheets directly to your 3D model. By aligning specific points on a sheet with the 3D geometry, you create a visual overlay that sits on top of 3D structures. This provides a clear connection between 2D plans and 3D designs to help your team navigate to precise locations within the model.

Things to Consider

  • Required User Permissions (Note: At the launch of the Beta, only 'Admin' level permissions are available. Additional permissions will be phased in during the product lifecycle).

  • Additional Information:

    • You can apply mapping to multiple sheets.

    • The source of your PDF drawing sheets depends on your project's chosen document repository:

      • Document Management: Add drawing sheets to the model from the Documents Management tool.

      • Documents: Add drawing sheets to the model from the Project level Drawings tool.

Prerequisites

Steps

  1. Navigate to the Model Manager (Beta) tool.

  2. Open the model.

  3. In the left toolbar, click the 2D Views icon.

  4. In the 2D Views window, click Add Overlay.

  5. In the Add 2D Overlays window, select the PDF to map to the model.

    • Location. Select the level(s) you want from the drop down list. You also have these options:

      • Edit Level. To modify an existing level, select a level in the list and click Edit Level.

      • Define a New Level. To create a new level in the Locations utility of the Company Admin tool, click Define a New Level.

    • Drawings. Select a PDF drawing from the list. You also have the options:

      • If your project's chosen document repository is Documents, you can click Go to Drawings Tool to launch the Drawings tool in your browser to search for the exact file(s).

  6. Click Next.

  7. In the Mapping Name box, change the name if you want.

  8. Choose from these options:

    1. Map Model. Click this button to select two reference points on the model.

    2. Map Drawings. Click this button to select the two corresponding points on the drawing.

  9. When finished, click Add Overlay. A success message appears and the new PDF appears in your list of 2D overlays.

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