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COMOS

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Getting Started

05/2016 V 10.2A5E37098475-AA

Security information 1Which functionalities are not covered in this manual? 2

Open Walkinside Model 3

Navigating 4

Checking projects 5

System integration 6

Legal informationWarning notice system

This manual contains notices you have to observe in order to ensure your personal safety, as well as to prevent damage to property. The notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the manual by a safety alert symbol, notices referring only to property damage have no safety alert symbol. These notices shown below are graded according to the degree of danger.

DANGERindicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are not taken.

WARNINGindicates that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken.

CAUTIONindicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken.

NOTICEindicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken.If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger will be used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to property damage.

Qualified PersonnelThe product/system described in this documentation may be operated only by personnel qualified for the specific task in accordance with the relevant documentation, in particular its warning notices and safety instructions. Qualified personnel are those who, based on their training and experience, are capable of identifying risks and avoiding potential hazards when working with these products/systems.

Proper use of Siemens productsNote the following:

WARNINGSiemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems. The permissible ambient conditions must be complied with. The information in the relevant documentation must be observed.

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Table of contents

1 Security information......................................................................................................................................5

2 Which functionalities are not covered in this manual?..................................................................................7

3 Open Walkinside Model................................................................................................................................9

3.1 Open local model.....................................................................................................................9

3.2 Open online model...................................................................................................................9

4 Navigating...................................................................................................................................................11

4.1 Moving the camera.................................................................................................................11

4.2 Operating gravity options, collision control and third-person mode.......................................14

4.3 Working with Viewpoints........................................................................................................14

4.4 Navigating in the database of a project..................................................................................16

4.5 Isolating 3D elements.............................................................................................................18

5 Checking projects.......................................................................................................................................21

5.1 Working with redlining............................................................................................................21

5.2 Measuring..............................................................................................................................235.2.1 Distance between two points.................................................................................................245.2.2 Measuring angle between points...........................................................................................245.2.3 Measuring center-to-center distance......................................................................................25

5.3 Displaying cross section of equipment or subunits................................................................25

5.4 Adjusting the avatar size........................................................................................................26

5.5 Creating screenshots.............................................................................................................27

6 System integration......................................................................................................................................29

6.1 Working with URLs in the URL Manager...............................................................................316.1.1 Working with static URLs.......................................................................................................316.1.2 Working with dynamic URLs..................................................................................................33

6.2 Working with the HTTP server...............................................................................................33

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Security information 1Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the secure operation of plants, solutions, machines, equipment and/or networks. They are important components in a holistic industrial security concept. With this in mind, Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development. Siemens recommends strongly that you regularly check for product updates.

For the secure operation of Siemens products and solutions, it is necessary to take suitable preventive action (e.g. cell protection concept) and integrate each component into a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial security concept. Third-party products that may be in use should also be considered. You can find more information about industrial security under: http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity

To stay informed about product updates as they occur, sign up for a product-specific newsletter. You can find additional information on this at: http://support.automation.siemens.com.

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Security information

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Which functionalities are not covered in this manual? 2● Immersive Training Simulator

● Adding additional 3D Virtual Reality components

● CFD (FLACS)

● Real-time SCADA values (PI and OPC)

● Conversion models

● Walkinside Client/Server

● Key map

● Functions for user-specific customization with Walkinside SDK

● Mobility

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Which functionalities are not covered in this manual?

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Open Walkinside Model 33.1 Open local model

A "Virtual Reality Project" in Walkinside contains all the files and subdirectories with all the data and information required to visualize a VR model.

A VR project contains the geometry exported from the original CAD format and information used to improve the project and accessibility review.

Example:

● Redlines

● Perspectives

● Groups

● URLs

● Optional settings

Note

You can also open zipped project files (*.vrz) with Walkinside. This file type is used to upload the model to the Walkinside server for publication of the data.

Procedure1. Select the item "File > Open" in the Walkinside Viewer menu.

2. Open the .VRP file of the main project.Alternatively: Double-click the .VRP file.

3.2 Open online modelUse the browser to access the Walkinside server and the page with the available models.

Click a model link to open the Walkinside model on the client computer with the COMOS Walkinside Viewer.

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Open Walkinside Model3.2 Open online model

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Navigating 44.1 Moving the camera

In standard mode, you control the camera position with the arrow keys and the mouse.

RequirementThe 3D window is active.

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Procedure1. Move the camera with the arrow keys as shown in the figure below.

2. To rotate the camera, keep the left mouse button held down and move the mouse.

You can use the combination of arrow key and mouse movement to move the camera freely in any direction.Example: By pressing the <Arrow down> key and moving the mouse down, the camera is moved up toward the sky and the location is kept in the viewing area.

Navigating4.1 Moving the camera

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3. To move the camera up vertically, press the <Page up> or <Page down> key.

You can use the <Page up> and <Page down> keys together with the mouse and/or the arrow keys.

4. To turn the creeping animation on or off with activated gravity option, press the <Page up> key.The sketches below shows the different movement options:

Action Sketch<Arrow up> key

<Arrow down> key

<Page up>/<Page down>

Move mouse pointer to left or right

Move mouse pointer up or down

5. For faster navigation in the model, hold down the <Shift> key.

6. For slower navigation, hold down the <Ctrl> key.

CompassUse the compass for an even more accurate camera view. You show the compass in the settings.

Navigating4.1 Moving the camera

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4.2 Operating gravity options, collision control and third-person mode

Symbol in the toolbar

Keyboard shortcut Function

<C> Activates and deactivates collision detection between the avatar and the 3D elements in the model.When you deactivate collision detection, you are also deactivating the gravity option.

<G>

Activates and deactivates the gravity option. When the function is activated, gravity is acting on the avatar. In this mode you use the arrow keys and the mouse to move the avatar through the model. The avatar only moves up when you climb stairs.

<Shift>

By holding down the <Shift> key, the camera moves at twice the speed.

<Ctrl>

By holding down the <Ctrl> key, the camera moves at half the speed.

<P>

Toggles the camera between first-person mode and third-person mode.● In first-person mode, you see the 3D world from the perspective of the

avatar.● In third-person mode, the camera follows the avatar.

<Home>

Resets the camera to its starting position. See also chapter Working with View‐points (Page 14).

4.3 Working with Viewpoints"Viewpoints" are saved camera positions within a 3D model. You use Viewpoints to quickly go to a location within a model.

Navigating4.3 Working with Viewpoints

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Procedure1. To open the "Viewpoints" window, select the "View > Viewpoints" entry in the menu.

Available perspectives are displayed with name and gallery image.

2. To select a Viewpoint, double-click one of the perspectives.

3. To create a Viewpoint, click the "+" symbol in the toolbar of the "Viewpoints" window.

4. To change the starting position, navigate to the required perspective in the model.

5. Click "Home" in the toolbar.The Viewpoint is saved.

Navigating4.3 Working with Viewpoints

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4.4 Navigating in the database of a projectWhen converting CAD models to a virtual model, the converter routine also processes the CAD hierarchy data. The CAD hierarchy is also referred to as element structure plan.

You can check internal database information for Microstation (MSTags), PDS, SP3D and PDMS models in Walkinside. This database is shown in adockable window that allows users to access the CAD hierarchy window and the related database information at the same time.

Various options are available for finding elements and element information.

Note

The FRT (Functional Reference Tree) has the same functionality as the CAD hierarchy, but the tags are arranged in an operative structure.

Finding elements using the CAD Hierarchy1. Open the CAD hierarchy by clicking the "View > CAD Hierarchy" entry in the menu.

2. To open a database, select one of the following entries in the menu:

– "Database > PDMS"

– "Database > PDS"

Navigating4.4 Navigating in the database of a project

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3. To focus and zoom in on selected objects, double-click an element in the structure view.The 3D element is highlighted during focusing and the camera is smoothly adjusted to view the element in the center of the screen. The corresponding attributes are displayed when the data attribute window is open.Tip: This function lets you jump to a model that is located far away from the starting point.

4. You can use the search function to search for a specific attribute in the toolbar of the "Database" window.

Finding elements using the search function

You can use the search function to search for a specific attribute in the toolbar of the "Database" window.

1. Select the name of the attribute from the list.

2. Enter the value or the substring of the required value in the text field.

3. Click "Search".

4. You can use the search function to search for a specific attribute in the toolbar of the "Database" window.

5. You use the back arrow or the forward arrow in the toolbar to scroll through the elements that meet the search criteria.

Navigating4.4 Navigating in the database of a project

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Finding elements using the 3D model1. Double-click an element in the 3D model.

2. Alternatively: Use the "Select" entry in the context menu of a 3D element.

The element is selected in the CAD hierarchy.

4.5 Isolating 3D elementsYou can isolate 3D elements. This means other 3D elements are hidden and only the isolated element remains visible.

This function is also available in the CAD hierarchy and with FRT elements (Functional Reference Tree). If the CAD hierarchy or the FRT elements are organized by system, subsystem, wires and equipment, you can quickly visualize a part of the unit.

Navigating4.5 Isolating 3D elements

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Procedure1. Use the "Show only" entry in the context menu of a 3D element.

2. Select the name of the required element.

3. To display all elements once again, select the entry "Show all".

Navigating4.5 Isolating 3D elements

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Navigating4.5 Isolating 3D elements

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Checking projects 55.1 Working with redlining

You use the Relining function to label 3D elements with a text that is shown as soon as the camera approaches the element. The Redline texts are displayed as long as the "Redlining" window is open.

A text of unlimited length can be attached to each Redline.

Procedure1. Select the "View > Redlining" entry in the menu.

2. The "Redlining" window is displayed.

3. Click "Add redline group".

4. A Redlining group is created.

5. To create a Redlining text in the Redlining group, right-click a 3D element in the model.

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6. Select the Redlining > Add entry in the context menu.

The default name of the Redline is "New tag".

7. Optionally: Rename the Redline.The name of the Redline is shown at the 3D element.

8. The deactivate the Redline, clear the mark in the associated check box.

9. To switch to the position that was active when you created the Redline, double-click the Redline.

10.Click "Description" to add notes or URL links to a Redline.

11.A text field is displayed in the "Redlining" window in which you can enter the text.

All changes are automatically saved in the project files or on the server.

Checking projects5.1 Working with redlining

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Deleting Redlines1. To hide individual Redline text, right-click the Redline text in the 3D model.

2. Select the entry "Redlining > Remove".

3. To permanently delete a Redline, select it in the "Redlining" window.

4. Click "Delete".

5.2 MeasuringThere are three different ways of measuring:

● Distance between two pointsSee also chapter Distance between two points (Page 24).

● Angle between three pointsSee also chapter Measuring angle between points (Page 24).

● Center-to-center distance (= between center axes of pipes)See also chapter Measuring center-to-center distance (Page 25).

Activate the corresponding tool to make the measurements.

Checking projects5.2 Measuring

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5.2.1 Distance between two pointsYou can measure the distance between two points in the model. All measurements take place in the units set for the scene.

You can make the measurement while navigating in the model.

Procedure1. Activate the "Point to point measurement" tool in the toolbar.

2. To select the first measuring point, double-click a location in the model.The location is marked with a red dot.

3. To select the second measuring point, proceed as described.

ResultA red line between the selected locations shows the measured distance. The distance is displayed in the status bar. The delta measured values are also displayed to make linear measurements easier.

5.2.2 Measuring angle between pointsYou can measure the angle between three points in the 3D model.

Procedure1. Activate the "Angular point to point measurement" tool in the toolbar.

2. To select the first measuring point, double-click a location in the model.The location is marked with a red dot.

3. To select the apex of the angle, double-click a location in the model.The location is marked with a red dot.

4. To select the third measuring point, double-click a location in the model.The location is marked with a red dot.

ResultTwo red lines between the selected locations show the virtual path between the points. The size of the angle is displayed in the status bar.

Checking projects5.2 Measuring

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5.2.3 Measuring center-to-center distanceYou can measure the distance between two different pipes.

Procedure1. Activate the "Axis to axis measurement" tool in the toolbar.

2. To select the first axis, double-click a pipe.The pipe is highlighted in blue.

3. To select the second axis, double-click a different pipe.The pipe is highlighted in blue.

ResultA red line between the selected pipes shows the distance between the two points that are located closest to one another. The exact distance is displayed in the status bar.

5.3 Displaying cross section of equipment or subunitsYou use the Clipping toolbar to view the cross section of equipment or subunits. The Clipping toolbar is part of the main toolbar of the Walkinside Viewer.

You specify the distance of the next clipping level of the camera with the clipping value.

RequirementYou have activated Clipping in the settings.

ProcedureChange the clipping value manually or with the help of the slider.

The figure below shows the top view of a model in which the next clipping level is 37.47 m.

Checking projects5.3 Displaying cross section of equipment or subunits

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5.4 Adjusting the avatar sizeYou use the avatar to check if there is sufficient freedom of movement in the 3D engineering of a unit. When inspecting a unit it may happen that technical equipment cannot be reached with the specified avatar dimensions.

Checking projects5.4 Adjusting the avatar size

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Procedure1. Select the "Options > Settings" entry in the menu.

2. In the "Overall" category, select the entry "User".

5.5 Creating screenshotsWalkinside lets you create a screenshot of the 3D display using the menu.

Procedure1. Select the "Edit > Take Screenshot" entry in the menu.

The "Save Screenshot" window opens.

2. Enter the creation location, the file name and the file format.

3. Confirm your entries.

Checking projects5.5 Creating screenshots

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Checking projects5.5 Creating screenshots

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System integration 6You can link 3D elements to external systems if these systems have a function for opening data by means of a URL.

Example: Document management systems

This way, the Walkinside Viewer can be set up as 3D portal for bidirectional access to engineering information or operative information.

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Procedure1. To call up information, select the entry "URL > …" in the context menu of a 3D element.

2. Use the URL Manager to create links.

See alsoWorking with URLs in the URL Manager (Page 31)

System integration

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6.1 Working with URLs in the URL Manager

6.1.1 Working with static URLs

Using the manager for static URLs, you can link 3D objects with multiple URLs.

Procedure1. Select the entry "View > URL Manager" in the menu.

The "URL" window is displayed below the 3D area.

2. Double-click a 3D element.

System integration6.1 Working with URLs in the URL Manager

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3. To add a new URL, click "Add".

You can link multiple URLs with a 3D element.

4. To remove a URL,click "Remove".

System integration6.1 Working with URLs in the URL Manager

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5. To edit a URL, click "Edit".

6. If you want to open URLs in an external browser and not in the Walkinside browser, activate the option "Use external default browser" in the "General" category under settings.

6.1.2 Working with dynamic URLsWith the manager for dynamic URLs, you can link objects with multiple URLs which use one of the following values as parameter in the http query:

● Database attribute

● Nodes of the CAD hierarchy

● FRT nodes

These URLs are in effect for all elements in the VR file. This means a URL is linked with all elements as soon as you have created it.

ProcedureYou create a dynamic URL in the same way as you create a static URL. See also chapter Working with static URLs (Page 31).

However, the URL has a parameter defined as follows:

● $( VRCadHierarchyElem ): Is replaced by the CAD hierarchy name of the element.

● $( VRFRT ): Is replaced by the FRT name of the element.

● $( ein Attributname ): Is replaced by the value of the attribute connected with the element.

ExampleIn this example, the following Internet page is to be searched for the string "T-105": www.mysearchwepage.com

● Example of dynamic URL:http://www.mysearchwebpage.com/search?hl=en&q=$(VRCadHierarchyelem)

● The dynamic URL is replaced in the browser as follows:http://www.mysearchwebpage.com/search?hl=en&q=T-105

6.2 Working with the HTTP serverThe Walkinside HTTP server allows users to link third-party applications to Walkinside objects using http queries.

You can call up these http queries from any user interface.

System integration6.2 Working with the HTTP server

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Example:

● From Office documents

● From external databases which allow URL links

● From the actual web browser

● From other user interfaces that support URL links

RequirementYou have activated the toolbar for the Walkinside HTTP server in the "Toolbars > Overall" category.

Procedure1. In the toolbar, select the port that is to be used.

It is very important to select an appropriate port, otherwise trouble may occur with the security policy. In case of doubt, consult the network administrator.

2. To start the Walkinside HTTP server, click "Launch HTTP server".Once the Walkinside HTTP Server is running, it can handle events triggered by incoming external links.

3. You have three options that you can use when accessing Walkinside through the Walkinside HTTP server: See also chapter Working with dynamic URLs (Page 33).

– "http://localhost:5050/databasesearch?Name=Attribute_Name&Attribute=Attribute_Value"When you use this URL, the external application directly establishes the connection to the internal engineering database of the model. When the search was successful, the camera positions itself in front of the requested 3D object.

– "http://localhost:5050/VRCadHierarchySearch?Name=CADHierarchy_entry"When you use this URL, the external application is directly connected with the CAD hierarchy of the model. When the search was successful, the element you are looking for is selected in the CAD hierarchy. When the CAD hierarchy is open and visible in Walkinside, use the "Jump to" option to jump to or focus on the graphical object and select the object in the CAD hierarchy.

– "http://localhost:5050/VRFRTSearch?Name=FRT_entry"When you use this URL, the external application is directly connected with the FRT of the object. When the search was successful, the element you are looking for is selected in the FRT. When the FRT is open and visible in Walkinside, use the "Jump to" option to jump to or focus on the graphic object and select the object in the FRT.

System integration6.2 Working with the HTTP server

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