Synchro使用说明

SYNCHRO

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软件名称：

Synchro

版本号：

Synchro Open Viewer v4.9

使用说明：

1. Introduction

Synchro Open Viewer is a ‘light’ version of Synchro Professional.

You will be able to open a prepared sp file and review the contents, but not all

features are available.

If you try to use one of the restricted features you will be presented with this

message-

The following tutorial explains the features that are available in this version of

Synchro. 2

2. The Synchro Workspace

Initial Setup

Start Synchro Viewer by double clicking on the icon on your desktop 1.

You will be presented with the following opening Synchro screen layout-

If you need to download the training material select Synchro Training and this

will present with the link to the FTP site to download the latest material

Select (left mouse click) the Gantt tab (at the bottom of the Welcome panel) to

display the Gantt

Select Task Properties (this will open Properties data sets on the right of the

screen) 4.

Select View Ribbon>Gantt Mode and select WBS 5.

This training uses a Microsoft Project XML file with WBS structure but schedules

may also be structured via Activity codes or List

Place the cursor at the top of the 3D window so the arrow icon appears. 6.

Select it with a left mouse click hold down and drag the 3D window up. All

windows in Synchro can be adjusted by this method

Move between the Titles of the columns and drag each column to the left so it

looks like the picture .

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Right click in the heading field of the task list and select Customise Columns as

shown below 8.

You will be presented with the Customise Columns window.

Select 3D in Available Columns and move it into Selected Columns field

by selecting the single arrow button highlighted in red, then select OK.

This will create an extra column which will show you how many 3D resources

have been assigned to each task.

Note

You can rename the column titles if required

Your workspace should now look like this-

Tip: You can always reset your Synchro workspace to its default settings by

selecting View Ribbon>Layout> Reset Layout. This also resets other

presentation settings at the same time. 4

3. Screen Layout

This training course will refer to different windows that you need to be aware of

as shown below-

Quick Access Toolbar contains commonly used icons (can be customised)

Ribbon replaces the old feature ‘Main Menu’ from which you can access the

commands

Toolbars contain shortcuts and useful commands found in Synchro (can be

customised)

Gantt Chart window displays the list of Tasks

3D View displays the modelled resources at any defined point in time.

Navigator tab

The Navigator Window will be docked against the left hand side of the screen

and is enabled using the tab towards the bottom of the screen

It contains useable datasets logically grouped by the categories shown above;

for example Project details, Task and 3D filters, Viewpoints etc.

The tab can be set to Auto Hide so if you hover over the Resource tab you will

see the Resource Window appear. If you are using a laptop with one screen it is

recommended to set this tab to Auto Hide although you can undock and

repostion if required. 5

Note

To Auto Hide any window left click on Auto Hide icon

3D Objects tab will be docked against the left hand side of the screen and is

enabled using the tab towards the bottom of the screen-when populated this

will contain the list of 3D objects

Resource tab is located just above the 3D View and will be displayed in ‘Gantt

Chart Window’ location initially (Can be

relocated)- when populated this will

contain the list of Resources. 6

Resource Tab Relocation

The Resource tab can remain in the default location in the Main tab area but it

is possible to move this to a new location.

You can undock it then dock within the Navigator/3D Objects location as shown

below

1. Left click and hold on the Resources tab

2. Keep holding the left mouse button then move the mouse (Resources tab will

be undocked) then follow the explanation below.

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Task Properties can be displayed by a left click of the mouse on the Task

Properties tab

Task Properties data sets present the properties of an individual task logically

grouped in the categories shown below-

Resource Properties can be displayed by a left click of the mouse on the

Resource Properties tab

Resource Properties data sets present the properties of resources logically

grouped in the categories shown below-

3D Properties can be displayed by a left click of the mouse on the 3D Properties

tab

3D Properties data sets present the properties of 3D objects logically grouped

in the categories shown below-

3D Path Editor can be displayed by a left click of the mouse on the 3D Path

Editor tab

3D Path Editor data sets present the properties of 3D Paths logically grouped in

the categories shown below-

Note

If you lose one of these windows (you may accidently hit the ‘X’ by mistake)

you can reopen via the Windows Ribbon then select the one you require 8

4. Opening an sp file

Opening a Private Project

1. Select File>Open> Private Project, then locate, select Synchro Training

, then Open

2. You will be presented with the Login Window below, Name will be

Administrator and the password will remain blank- select OK

Note- The purpose of this login is you can set up users with different

permissions if required (see Help)

If you want to disable this message appearing, check the box for Always use

this login on opening Private Projects. You can always change the settings later

in Home Ribbon>Options>General>Login to Private Project

You will be presented with the following screen-

This sp file has a Microsoft Project XML schedule and DWF files imported,

resourced and assigned to task activities in the schedule. 9

5. The Gantt Chart

5.1 Gantt Chart Display and manipulation

To manoeuvre within the Gantt chart move the cursor within the Gantt Chart-

To Pan

Hold down the middle mouse button then move the mouse up, down, left and

right.

To Zoom

Roll the middle mouse button wheel forward and back to zoom in and out

respectively.

The Focused Time is indicated by the red dashed line with a triangle symbol on

top.

Left click and hold in the date field where the red triangle is and move the focus

time left and right. This will move the focus time to any point in time in the

schedule and reveals the current time below.

The Data Date is indicated by a blue vertical dashed line.

This defines the project scheduling date for progress reporting

WBS Layout colours the summary bars- to modify or disable select Home> WBS

Layout-

The WBS Layout will be displayed-

Here you can:

- Enable/disable the WBS Layout

- Modify colours/order of Levels

Note

In Home Ribbon>Options>General you can

1. Set Time Display/Format to Short date format and disable Display Time of

Day

2. Set Duration Display Format to Concise and Days/Hours/Minutes

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5.2 Gantt View Options

1. Select View Ribbon>Gantt Details to display the Gantt Chart as

required.

2. Disable Show Hidden Link Warnings by left clicking

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6. 3D View

6.1 3D Window Navigation

Zoom All

Within the 3D window, right click and select Zoom> Zoom All

Or select 3D Ribbon> Zoom> Zoom All

This will show all the objects from the front as the models have been created- it

can be used if the view becomes discombobulated.

Rotate

Hold down the left mouse button at a point in the 3D View that you want to

rotate about, then move the mouse

Zoom

Scroll the middle mouse button forward and back to zoom in and out

respectively

Pan

Hold down the middle mouse button and move the mouse left, right, up and

down

6.2 View Cube

The Axis Indicator that shows the X, Y and Z axis is displayed in the bottom left

hand corner of the 3D View

(Ensure that axis indicator is enabled by right click in 3D View>Visual

Indicators> Axis Indicator)

An alternative to the Axis Indicator in the 3D View is the View Cube.

This enables the user to manipulate the view via the cube

To enable-

Select 3D from the Ribbon then enable View Cube Manipulator

Left click on points or faces on the cube and the view will rotate to that

viewpoint or hold down the left mouse button on the circle to rotate

You can also change the colour of the background for the selected and other

views. 12

6.3 3D Filters

6.3.1 Pre-Set Filters

With the 3D Sets data set, 3D filters allows you to show or hide elements of the

3D model to make it easier to visualise and work with.

Select Navigator> 3D Sets 1.

Tick the box next to 3D Object Filter as shown below- 2.

In Open Viewer you can change between the pre-set filters. Click on the box

next to the name of the to enable/disable.

6.3.2 Isolate/Hide Filters

Isolate Selected Toggle

1. Move the Focus Time to the end of the project so you can see all of the

building installed

2. In the 3D View hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and select the roof

with a left mouse click (selected items turn red)

3. In the 3D View right click and select Filters> Isolate Selected Toggle

You will see only that item in the 3D View 13

4. You can also select the objects in the 3D Objects or Resources tab, or in

Navigator>Filters>3D Filter, and the object will be displayed in the 3D window

5. Right click in the 3D View and deselect Filters> Isolate Selected Toggle or

select Filters>Show All to disable

Hide Selected Toggle

1. Move the Focus Time to the end of the project so you can see all of the

building installed

2. In the 3D View right click and select Filters> Hide Selected Toggle 3. In the

3D View hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and select the roof