Projects & Models
Manage your 3D projects and model files in Vrex
Vrex organizes your work into projects. Each project contains models, sessions, issues, and team members.
Project Structure
Workspace
└── Project
├── Models (IFC, Revit, etc.)
├── Sessions (past and scheduled)
├── Issues (tracked problems)
└── Team (access permissions)
Creating a Project
- From the Vrex lobby, click New Project
- Enter project details:
- Name: Project identifier
- Description: Brief summary
- Thumbnail: Optional preview image
- Click Create
You’re automatically the project owner with full permissions.
Uploading Models
Supported Formats
| Format | Extension | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IFC | .ifc | Industry standard, recommended |
| Revit | .rvt | Converted server-side |
| Navisworks | .nwd, .nwc | Federated models supported |
| glTF | .gltf, .glb | Web/interchange format |
| FBX | .fbx | General 3D format |
| OBJ | .obj | Mesh-only format |
Upload Process
- Open your project
- Click Upload Model
- Select your file (or drag and drop)
- Wait for processing
Large models are optimized during upload for VR performance. This may take several minutes for complex files.
Model Versions
When you upload a new version of a model:
- The old version is archived (not deleted)
- Active sessions see the new version
- You can revert to previous versions if needed
Managing Models
Model Settings
Click the gear icon on a model to access:
- Rename: Change display name
- Replace: Upload a new version
- Download: Get original or processed file
- Delete: Remove from project
Model Information
Each model shows:
- File size (original and optimized)
- Upload date
- Processing status
- Element count (for BIM models)
Team Access
Permission Levels
| Role | Can View | Can Edit | Can Admin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viewer | ✓ | ||
| Editor | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Admin | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Owner | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Adding Team Members
- Open project settings
- Go to Team tab
- Click Add Member
- Enter email address
- Select permission level
- Click Invite
Invitees receive an email with a link to join.
External Guests
For people outside your organization:
- Use Add Guest instead
- They create a free Vrex account
- Access is limited to this project only
Project Settings
General
- Name and description
- Thumbnail image
- Default view (starting position in model)
Notifications
Configure alerts for:
- New issues created
- Session started
- Model updated
- Team changes
Integration
Connect to external systems:
- BIM platforms (ACC, Aconex)
- Issue tracking (BIMcollab)
- Calendar (Outlook, Google)
Organizing Projects
Folders
Group related projects:
- Click New Folder
- Name the folder
- Drag projects into it
Archive
Hide completed projects:
- Open project settings
- Click Archive
- Project moves to Archive section
Archived projects remain accessible but don’t clutter your main view.
Search
Find projects quickly:
- Use the search bar in the lobby
- Filter by: Owner, Date, Status
- Sort by: Name, Recent, Created
Storage & Limits
| Item | Limit |
|---|---|
| Projects | Depends on plan |
| Model size | Up to 5 GB per file |
| Total storage | Depends on plan |
| Team members | Depends on plan |
Contact sales@vrex.no to discuss enterprise limits.