USER MANUAL
3DView - AI Assisted Inspection Application
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Account Setup
2. System Requirements
3. Accessing 3DView within Bridge
4. 3DView Overview
5. Point Cloud Interface
6. Mesh Interface
7. Technical Support/Customer Services
8. Appendix: Glossary
Introduction
Welcome to 3DView, the essential tool for 3D model inspection on the Bridge platform. This manual provides clear instructions for setup, navigation, and advanced feature use.
2. System Requirements
General Notes:
- 3DView runs in your web browser - no installation required
- Not available on App Store or Google Play
- Best used with Google Chrome (v9.0+) or Microsoft Edge on Windows 10
- Mobile phones are not fully supported
To access 3DView:
Minimum Tablet Requirements:
- OS: Android 9.0 (Pie) or newer
- Resolution: 2000 × 1500 pixels minimum
- Storage: 64GB onboard (not counting SD cards)
- RAM: 4GB or more
- CPU: Quad-core 2.0GHz or Octa-core 1.6GHz
- Browser: Google Chrome, updated and set as default
- At least 10% free storage for offline usage
Minimum Laptop/Desktop Requirements:
- OS: Windows 10 or later
- Browser: Chrome or Edge (only supported browsers)
Network Requirements:
- Minimum speed: 2 Mbps upload and download
- Recommended: 150 Mbps for both upload and download
3. Accessing 3DView within Bridge
- Open https://bridge.axess.no in your browser
- Log in using your credentials
- Select your company and installation
- Once inside the dashboard, click the “3DView” app to launch it
4. 3DView Overview
3DView is specifically designed for efficient inspection on point cloud, textured mesh and images. User is able to add annotations to the images which will be projected to 3D model. In addition to manual labelling, AI-based defect detection is also available upon request and runs in the background. It includes two main interfaces, each designed for a specific type of data:
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Point Cloud View: For inspecting and manipulating point cloud data.
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Mesh View: For interactions with textured mesh models.
Access: Point Cloud View is default interface.
Functionality:
- Visual inspection of point cloud data
- Annotation of defects and measurements
- Report generation
Interface Sections:
- Tools
- Reports
- Orientation/Camera View
- User Manual
Camera Control:
- Left-click to rotate view
- Right-click to pan
- Scroll wheel to zoom
Camera View:
- Quickly switch between standard views (Front, Back, Top, etc.)
Point Cloud View Tools:
- Resolution
- Measurements
- Filters
- More Options
Resolution Settings:
- Adjust point density using slider
- Choose smoothness level: Standard or Hard
- Change point size
- Reset to default view settings
Measurement Tools:
- Add Angle, Height, Length, and Area Surface measurements
- Add by clicking “+”, selecting measurement type, and interacting with the model
- Add screenshot and name to each measurement
- Toggle visibility or delete measurements using the trash bin icon
- When a new measurement is added, the user can enter a name and attach a screenshot.
- Clicking on an existing measurement name gives the user the same options.
- Screenshot can be included in the report.
Filters:
- Filter findings by zone, defect type, QA status
- Option to show findings not linked to any zone
- Create zones using the clipping box
- Define and name zones for localized inspections
- Show/hide or modify zones
More Options:
- Open Mesh View
- Toggle fullscreen mode
- Show/hide image gallery
- Show Camera Positions
- Use slider to increase camera icons.
Images & Findings:
Image Tools:
- Search findings by ID
- Search images by name
- Filter to show only images with or without findings
- Rotate 3D model to match photo capture angle
- Click camera icons to open associated image
Images Gallery:
- Clicking an image in gallery opens it in the inspection window
- Clicking on image icon opens it in the inspection window
- Camera icons within images and the model are synced
Inspection Window Controls:
- Use mouse wheel to zoom in/out.
- Click, hold, and move the mouse to reposition the image.
- Use the arrows to navigate to the next or previous image.
- Findings can be added by user or by AI.
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Use + Finding to add new findings.
Adding a New Finding:
- Zoom with mouse wheel
- Pan by click-dragging
- Navigate with Next/Previous arrows
- Add new finding using “+” button
- Mark polyline, assign defect type, add description
- See findings info
- Save or cancel
Findings Management:
- Edit, approve, or remove findings
- Use arrows to move between multiple findings on a single image
- Multi-select findings using Ctrl + click
- Finding is highlighted in the 3D model when selected
Findings interaction in the 3D model:
- Hovering over a finding displays a brief information window.
- Clicking on it opens the detailed inspection window.
Findings interaction in the Images Gallery:
- By using filters in More Options, the user can display only the desired images.
- If image contains any findings, it will display a small icon showing the number of findings.
- Each finding type is represented by its own color.
Report in Point Cloud View:
- Toggle between inspection and reporting view
- This is the primary report used for documenting project findings, measurements, and annotations made in Point Cloud View.
- The Mesh View includes a separate report generator, which can be attached to this main report if combined documentation is required.
- Select which findings, zones, and measurements to include
- Filter findings by size
- Enter metadata (Prepared by, Approved by, Watermark, Report Number, Project ID)
- Optional report components: Front Page, Table of Contents, Info Page, Findings Summary
- Preview, Edit, Download, or Print the report
6. Mesh Interface
Access:
- Open from “More Options” in Point Cloud View
Functionality:
- View and inspect textured 3D mesh models and linked images.
Reporting:
- Includes separate reporting interface.
Interface Sections:
- Side Bar Tools
- Bottom Bar Tools
- Report
Mesh View Tools:
Camera Controls:
- Left-click to rotate
- Right-click or scroll to zoom
Sidebar Tools:
Orientation:
- Reset View: Reverts camera to default angle
- Pan: Shifts view horizontally or vertically
- Rotate: Rotates view around the model
- Zoom: Adjusts camera zoom
- Fly Cam: Enables free movement through the 3D space
Findings/Callouts:
After applying the tool to a specific part of the model, users can select from three types of callouts to further annotate or highlight important information:
- Camera Bookmark
- Defect
- Annotation.
Camera Bookmark: Save camera positions with name, type, and color for later reference
Defect: Identify and mark defects directly on the model. For each defect:
- Add Title: Enter a short, descriptive title
- Choose Defect Type: Select from a predefined list or create a new one
- Specify Severity Level: Set severity level by numbers from 1 to 5
- Add Description: Provide detailed information for documentation and follow-up
Annotation: Add rich text using a popup editor with options for:
- Text formatting
- Embedded photos or videos
- Web links
- Viewpoint locking (camera will snap to bookmarked position when opened)
All bookmarks, defects or annotations are visible on 3D model, and can be opened or modified by clicking on it.
- Measure Length, Width, Area, Angle, and Volume
- Use the mouse to define measurement points directly on the model
- Results are shown in real-time
- Measurement results appear in the sidebar for reference
Calculate Volume: This feature enables users to accurately calculate the volume of selected areas directly within the Measurement window. It is especially useful for assessing spaces affected by cracks, holes, or for measuring storage capacities and material piles.
- Oriented Base Plane: Base plane is determined by averaging the angle of selected points
- Lowest Base Plane: Uses the lowest pin to create a horizontal base
- Highest Base Plane: Uses the highest pin as a flat base
- Custom Base Plane: Allows user-defined custom plane
Mark as Defect:
- Any measurement can be flagged as a defect
- Add title, choose defect type, specify severity level, and add description
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Marked measurements will be colorized based on severity level
Bottom Bar Tools:
- Images:
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Settings
- Layers:
- Help:
Images Gallery:
- Open Images: Access and view high-resolution images linked to the model
- Filter Images: Show only images with findings
- View: Choose between Image Layer or Split View.
- Arrows:Jump to the closest image
- Previous/Next: Scroll through image list
- Show Cameras: Display image capture positions on the 3D model
- Adjust Camera Icon Size: Use slider to change visibility of camera icons
- Callouts: Add finding directly on image and see it on 3D model
- Sync Camera: Rotate model to match image capture angle
Layers: This feature allows users to examine and manage different types of data within the model:
- Findings and Measurements: View or hide specific types of data
- Control Visibility: Toggle data layers on or off
- Filter: Apply criteria to focus on relevant data only
- Matcap: Disable surface textures and show plain shading for better shape visibility
- Show Callouts: Show or hide defect markers and notes on the model
- Show Measurements: Show or hide all measurements on the 3D model
Orthophoto: If data is available user will get option to select “2D” button to access maps.
- If available, a ‘2D’ button will appear to access orthophoto maps
- Map Views: Switch between Standard, Traffic, and Satellite
- Adjust Opacity: Use slider for transparency
- Navigation: Move, Zoom, and Reset view
Help/Navigation:
- Includes reference guide for all camera controls and keyboard shortcuts
- Useful for onboarding or quick navigation refresher
Report:
Report Menu:
- Share: Share the current installation and inspection session with team members
- Asset Description: Use the rich text editor to enter project-specific background information
- Generate Report: Compile findings, images, and measurements into a detailed PDF
- Download Report: Save a local copy for offline use or sharing
Report Logic:
- Mesh View generates its own report, separate from the Point Cloud report
- Findings created in Mesh View appear only in the Mesh report
- Mesh report can be attached to the Point Cloud report when needed
- This separation ensures findings from different inspection modes remain organized and traceable
7. Technical Support/Customer Services
According to standard service agreements, all support and other inquiries should be directed to:
Help and Support can be accessed directly from the Bridge portal start page.
8. Appendix: Glossary
Find definitions for terms used within this manual and the 3DView application.
3D Model: A digital representation of a physical object in three dimensions, using polygons, edges, and vertices.
Annotation: Notes or marks added to the digital model or images to provide additional information or highlight specific areas.
Base Plane: The reference surface from which measurements, especially heights, are calculated in 3D modeling.
Bounding Box: A rectangular box that completely encloses a 3D model or point cloud, used for quickly estimating size and position.
Browser Compatibility: The suitability of web software to function as intended across different web browsers.
Callout: A feature in documentation and digital interfaces used to direct attention to annotations or important information via text or symbols.
Clipping Box: A tool used in 3D modeling to limit the view to a portion of the model, hiding everything outside the box.
Defect: Any deviation from the expected or desired state in a model, marked and classified in the inspection process.
Findings: Results or data identified during the inspection of 3D models or point clouds, typically related to defects or measurements.
Mesh View: A mode within the 3DView application that allows users to view and interact with mesh-based 3D models.
Point Cloud: A set of data points in space, typically used in the 3D scanning process to represent the external surface of an object.
Point Cloud View: A feature within 3DView where users can view and manipulate point cloud data.
Severity Level: A classification used to indicate the urgency or impact of a defect or finding within the inspection process.