Markup & Annotations

Draw, annotate, and document issues in 3D

Vrex provides tools to mark up models during reviews, helping teams identify and document issues in context.

Drawing Tools

Access Drawing Mode

In VR:

1. Look at your left-hand toolbelt
2. Click the wrench icon
3. Select the paintbrush icon

On Desktop:

1. Click the Tools menu
2. Select Draw

Drawing Types

Surface Drawing

Drawings that stick to model surfaces.

Best for:

• Marking specific locations
• Indicating problem areas
• Annotating floors, walls, equipment

How to use:

1. Point at a surface
2. Hold trigger/click and draw
3. Release to finish the stroke

Air Drawing

Drawings that float in 3D space.

Best for:

• Outlining volumes or zones
• Sketching where no surface exists
• Conceptual overlays

How to use:

1. Point in the air (not at a surface)
2. Hold trigger/click and draw
3. Drawing floats where you create it

Drawing Options

Tips

• Draw slowly for smoother lines
• Use bright colors against dark surfaces
• Combine surface and air drawing for clarity
• Keep drawings simple and focused

Screenshots

Capture what you see for documentation.

Taking Screenshots

In VR:

1. Frame your view
2. Click the camera icon in your toolbelt
3. Screenshot saves to your account

On Desktop:

1. Position your view
2. Press F12 or click the camera icon
3. Screenshot saves to your account

Screenshot Location

Screenshots are stored in:

• Vrex cloud: Accessible from any device
• Local backup: %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Vrex\Screenshots\

Best Practices

• Include context (show where the issue is)
• Capture before and after views
• Add markup before screenshotting
• Name files descriptively when exporting

Issues & Notes

Create trackable issues attached to specific locations.

Creating an Issue

1. Navigate to the problem location
2. Click Create Issue (or press I)
3. Fill in details:
   • Title: Short description
   • Description: Full details
   • Priority: Low / Medium / High / Critical
   • Assignee: Who should handle it
4. Click Save

Issue Markers

Issues appear as pins in the model:

• 🔴 Critical
• 🟠 High
• 🟡 Medium
• 🟢 Low

Click a pin to view issue details.

Issue Integration

If your workspace has integrations configured, issues sync to:

• BIMcollab (as BCF topics)
• Procore (as observations)
• Your project management system

Measurements

Measure distances and dimensions in the model.

Taking Measurements

1. Select the Measure tool
2. Click two points
3. Distance displays between them

Measurement Types

Accuracy Note

Measurements are as accurate as your model. Verify critical dimensions against source documentation.

Session vs. Persistent