Export VRML File

Use the Export and Download Data Files link to export VRML file.

VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language) is a standard file format for representing 3D graphics. VRML view allows you to review the gbXML geometry data in 3D, and rotate it to review the placement of walls, windows, floors, and other spaces. Viewing the VRML file is a useful way for you to establish that your simulation is an accurate representation of the whole building. Rooms or surfaces that are missing or that have been incorrectly identified will be apparent in this model. For example, a roof shown as a shading surface is typically because the upper limit of the room objects on the top floor is not high enough to contact the roof. To solve this, extend the room object's top surface to above the roof's top surface in your BIM model.

Opening the VRML file requires a VRML Viewer program that is available for free, such as the free Cortona VRML client at www.parallelgraphics.com for Windows® operating systems, and the FreeWRL VRML/X3D Viewer at www.apple.com for Mac® operating systems to view these files. Within the Green Building Studio VRML page, click on the surfaces in the list at the right of the window to identify them. When selected, a surface will highlight in red in the 3D view, and its surface type will be displayed at the bottom of the window.

Click the VRML link to open the 3D VRML view in a new window or right-click it and select Save Target As to download the file.