eXtended Reality (XR)

Revit, Navisworks, and Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) formats are now supported by Theorem-XR, an Extended Reality (XR) solution that enables design, engineering, and manufacturing organizations to optimize, visualize, and collaborate around 3D design data independent of location.  Users can now import data from various sources into a single session with the new Q2 2022 version. This also incorporates Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) data (JT), scanned data, and 3D CAD (3DExperience, Catia, Alias, Creo, FBX, Inventor, NX, Solidworks, STEP, and VRED) in addition to BIM.  According to Theorem Solutions, Data pre-processing for Theorem-XR is a “seamless, and a totally automated process,”. Users can drag and drop files from the file system, “save as” from their CAD session, or directly drive it from their PLM workflow. Additionally, data can be used to build Unity or Unreal assets for in-house XR solutions.  Who are Theorem Solutions?  Since 1989, Theorem Solutions, a UK-based company, has provided technology for the AEC industry that includes automatic CAD migration among other things. Theorem Solutions helps its clients get the most out of their 3D CAD assets by working mostly with engineering and manufacturing firms.   According to Theorem Solutions, the intellectual property that is included in CAD assets is the most valuable asset for many engineering firms, so maximizing that value is essential for these businesses. They have since developed to allow the usage of those 3D CAD files in XR experiences, enabling collaboration within these AR, VR, and XR experiences.  Theorem XR – Virtual Reality  Theorem-XR adds AR, XR, and VR capabilities for AEC systems in their new Q2 2022 version. A variety of AR, MR, and VR devices now support the Extended Reality (XR) solution’s ability to mix data from Revit, Navisworks, and IFC with 3D CAD.  Theorem-XR software users will be able to use a new “holographic pen” in the virtual environment with this new release, enabling markups to be generated in real-time during a session over the virtual display. This will make it much simpler to visualize potential changes that should be made, note the next steps in an action plan, identify potential conflicts in a design during the planning stage rather than learning about them while working on the project, and simply leave annotated notes for participants who couldn’t attend a live collaboration session.  Theorem-XR is compatible with a variety of AR/MR/VR platforms, including the Microsoft HoloLens 2, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Magic Leap, Oculus Quest, Android, and iOS devices. Theorem-XR utilizes Azure Remote Rendering to support huge datasets across several devices (ARR).  Support for HoloLens 2’s new location features, which let users specify where 3D models appear in relation to a QR code, is one of the new features in Theorem-XR Q2 2022.  The assessment procedure for comparing digital content to actual things is improved with increased precision and flexibility thanks to the ability to represent data in this way.  Users may finally visualize the assembly structure in VR just like they could in CAD. To make it simpler to traverse designs and jump right to the portions they need to evaluate with their scenario, there is an option to highlight specific elements and components.  Embracing Extended Reality in the Construction Industry   Augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and extended reality (XR), which were once considered to be far-fetched, futuristic concepts that sounded fantastic in principle but felt more like science fiction, are now becoming more and more ubiquitous in office settings. Extended reality (XR) enables improved collaboration and planning, as well as optimizing some workflows over the course of a project.   While it is undoubtedly not a technology used in all fields, its utilization is beginning to rise as it becomes more available and user-friendly. The market for AR in workplace environments is anticipated to expand from $1.6 billion in 2018 to over $30 billion by 2025, representing a 51.7 percent compound annual growth rate, according to research from last autumn (CAGR).   While many people still primarily identify XR tools like AR, VR, and MR with gaming and other forms of entertainment, there are substantial business use cases in the AEC industry. The capacity to work with relevant stakeholders in an ever-easier manner while viewing an accurate and dynamic 3D model is a game-changer and may significantly help the construction industry achieve its aim of finishing more projects on time and within budget at all stages of a project.  Follow INDOVANCE Inc for AEC Industry Updates, CAD Tips, and Global Construction News.  Indovance Inc.  with its exclusive delivery hub in India is a global CAD technology partner serving the needs of the AEC industry since 2003. 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