How to insert Reality Meshes into a 3D Design Model

Background

OpenBuildings Designer provides direct integration of the high-resolution 3D models created by the Bentley ContextCapture software. The Reality Mesh models (.3mx) can either be opened directly or attached as references to existing models. Integrating Reality Mesh photogrammetry technology has provided following benefits:

• Fast and accurate display - OpenBuildings Designer takes advantage of the multiple resolutions within Reality Mesh models to provide a fast, accurate display at any zoom level. Efficient use of the Reality Mesh model structure allows even extremely large data sets to be viewed effectively.
• Convenient editing - You can use the familiar OpenBuildings Designer tools to position and manipulate Reality Mesh models within their current design. OpenBuildings Designer’s powerful masking and clipping tools can be used to filter the Reality Mesh model display and allow convenient coordination of Reality Mesh data with other design data.
• GeoCoordination - Geographic location data from Reality Mesh models is used to provide accurate and automatic referencing with other data sources.
• Cloud Support - Reality Mesh models can be referenced either locally or from Internet URLs.

Steps to Accomplish 

Below is the workflow that needs to be followed in order to insert Reality Meshes in a model:

Step 1> Click on the Attach tools icons and select the Reality Mesh option or from the drop-down (Drawing > Attach > Reality Mesh > Attach Mesh)

Step 2> Click on the Attach Reality Mesh icon and browse to your.3mx or .3sm file. Instead of browsing to a file, you can also directly enter the file's URL or you can use Key-in: MRMESH ATTACH

 Step3>  (Optional) Tick the "Attach and Apply Geographic Coordinate System" check box to align the Reality mesh with the 3D design Model.