# Markups
In the project management and collaboration process, marking up models and recording issues are essential steps for effective communication and problem resolution. This chapter introduces the "Markups" feature in WeBIMSync and SyncoBox platforms, assisting users in quickly marking issues, describing concerns, and enhancing project collaboration efficiency.
This chapter covers the following sections: Creating Markups, Viewing and Editing Markups, Markup Status, Markup Task Assignment, Commenting Feature, Photo Capture and Comparison Mode, Markup Management, and the Markup Dashboard.
# Creating Markups
On the WeBIMSync main screen, click the [ 
Markups ] button in the right-side toolbar to capture the current WeBIMSync view and open the markup editing page, as shown below:
Use the 1 editing tools to draw, highlight, and add text descriptions to document the markup and issue details.
2 Enter a description and select the markup type at the top of the editing window.
Click the 3 [ ] button to complete the markup or click [ ] to discard it.
# Viewing and Editing Markups
On the WeBIMSync main screen, click the [
Markups ] button in the left-side menu to open the markup panel and view published or unpublished markups.Double-click a markup entry to open a pop-up preview window. During the draft stage, markups can still be edited. In the top-right corner of the window:
Click [ ] to quickly navigate the view to the markup location.
Click [ ] to pin the window above all others.
Click [ ] to adjust the preview window's transparency.
Click [ ] to expand the markup details. Click [ ] to edit the markup description and type.
Click [ Assign ] to designate a responsible project member for the markup task, specifying the due date and priority.
Click [ ], [ ], and [ ] to zoom in, zoom out, or reset the markup view.
Click [ ] to collapse the markup details for full-screen preview.
Click [ ] to open the editing bar, allowing markup modification. Click the [ ] button on the right side of the editing bar to save changes.
- Close the Markup Review window to return to the main screen. In the markup list, right-click on a draft markup:
Change Type: Change the markup category.
Change Status: Submit the draft for publishing.
Assign: Delegate the markup task to another project member.
Delete Markup: Remove the markup entry.
# Markup Status
Markup statuses include "Draft," "Published," and "Closed."
Draft: The initial state after creating a markup. Only the creator can view and edit it before changing it to "Published."
Published: All project members can view and comment on a published markup but cannot edit it. To make changes, revert it to "Draft." Once resolved, the markup can be set to "Closed."
Closed: Indicates that the issue has been resolved. A closed markup can be reverted to "Draft" or "Published" if necessary.
Once a draft markup is confirmed, right-click in the markup list, select "Change Status," and choose "Published" to publish the markup.
After submission, the markup status will update from "Draft" to "Published." The process for changing it to "Closed" follows the same steps.
# Task Assignment
After creating a markup, it can be assigned to a specific user as the responsible person. Right-click on the markup entry, select [ Assign ], and designate the responsible user to create a markup task.
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You can also assign tasks from the markup window using the [ Assign ] button on the right side.
Both the SyncoBox and WeBIMSync platforms allow task assignments directly from the markup window.
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Even after assigning a markup task, you must change its status to "Published" for other users to view it. "Draft" status is visible only to the creator.
Once a markup task is created, it will be displayed in the "Tasks" panel of WeBIMSync.
As shown in the example below, #60 corresponds to the associated markup from the previous step. Clicking on it will open the markup window for review.
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For detailed task operations, refer to the Tasks section.
# Make Comments
In the markup list, click a markup entry to expand the viewing window.
Click the [ ] button in the top-right corner of the window to expand the details. In the comment list, project members can discuss and upload attachments.
- In the SyncoBox platform, project members can also comment and discuss within the markup entry.
# Camera and Comparison Mode
On mobile devices equipped with a camera, the photo capture feature can be enabled.
By comparing virtual model scenes with actual site images, users can achieve a mixed reality verification to enhance communication efficiency. The detailed steps are as follows:
On a mobile device with camera functionality, click the [
] button in the right-side toolbar to activate camera mode.The screen will split into two sections: the left side displays the model view, and the right side shows the real-time camera capture.
After capturing an image, it will be saved as a markup draft along with the model view.
In the real-image view, click the [
] button to capture an actual image and submit it as a markup draft along with the model view.Return to the markup list, click the markup entry to further edit the markup and clarify issues.
Enable "Comparison Mode" to display the virtual model markup alongside the real-world captured image.
# Markup Management
Through the SyncoBox, users can centrally manage markups from WeBIMSync, quickly review issues, assign tasks, and track progress.
Log in to the SyncoBox and select the corresponding project to enter the interface.
In the project menu, select [ BIM ]
[ Markups ].Navigate to the correct model area 1 to view all issue markups created in WeBIMSync. Click on a markup entry to enter the detailed view.
The following features are available:
1 Creator and Remarks: Displays the markup creator and relevant descriptions.
2 Comment Section: Project members can discuss and upload relevant attachments.
3 Comment History: Retains all member interactions.
4 Task Assignment: Assign a responsible person to the markup.
5 Markup Adjustments: Modify annotation display, transparency, and style.
6 Markup View Adjustments: Supports zooming, resetting viewpoints, and copying model views.
# Markup Dashboard
Log in to the SyncoBox platform and select the corresponding project to enter the interface.
In the project menu, click [ Overview ] to find the "Markup Data" section.
The "Markup Data" section presents a pie chart displaying the progress of all issue markups within the project.