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See how you can use Object and Geo Forms

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Written by Rafael Hegre Cabeza
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With forms integrated into the model, you can streamline the documentation and systematic completion process. By using both Object Forms and Geo Forms directly into your model, you not only enhance operational efficiency but also create a more transparent, accountable, and compliant project environment. All checklists can be created according to the project needs, and you can pick and chose between several different input types:

Figure 1: Options in the checklist creation

Object Forms

Object Forms allow you to create checklists tied to specific objects in your model, ensuring systematic completion of tasks. These customizable checklists must be completed during task execution and signed off once verified. This structured control process enables thorough quality assurance, and you can export the checklists as PDF files for official documentation, simplifying project tracking and compliance.

User story:

  1. A VDC manager creates a template & search query that matches e.g all walls on the 13th floor

  2. Forms creates an instance for all walls on the 13th floor and keeps track of this with model changes e.g

    1. A new wall is added, Forms adds that wall to the checklist

    2. A wall is removed, Forms does not lose the data as it´s not stored in the property DB rather it´s stored in Forms association DB.

  3. Users can fill out Forms (checklists) and track progress

    1. New: Red

    2. Ongoing: Yellow

    3. FInished: Green

  4. Users can sign the form and add approval flows

  5. When the form is finished, it can be exported as PDF for documentation purposes

Figure 2: Overview of a Form item

Figure 3: Signature of a Form item

Key benefits

  1. You create the template once, and it automatically spawns new instances as needed.

    1. So, for the VDC manager it´s setup and forget.

  2. For the field user they can simply click an object and e.g. start filling a checklist or see other associated data like e.g a manual

  3. Progress tracking is a as simple as clicking a template and you get a 3D takeoff of progress

    1. Can also be visualized in e.g PBI

Geo Forms

Geo Forms go beyond object-based checklists by linking forms to precise locations within your model. They are ideal for registering issues, environmental concerns, and safety, health, and working environment (SHA) factors. With Geo Forms, you can define forms that must be filled out upon registration of any issue and then exported as PDF files for future documentation.

Figure 4: Geo form examples

User story:

  1. VDC manager creates a template & chooses a pin to represent the Geo Form

  2. Users can then choose this template and select where in the model they wish to represent this pin

  3. User can fill out Forms (Checklist) or simply use it to display e.g

    1. Where equipment is

    2. That something nn

    3. Adverse Event reports (HSE)

    4. +++

Fiure 5: A geo form for a glass rail missing

Key benefits

  1. You create the template once and its super flexible

  2. For the field user they can simply choose a template and add a "pin" e.g images from building site

  3. Works in both 2D and 3D

Figure 6: 2D overview of all Forms

Temporary measures

This lets you place physical markers in the model to indicate the exact location of the geo form. This functionality is particularly useful for marking sensitive areas or pinpointing issues that need corrective action, helping you manage projects with greater accuracy and attention to detail.

Both Object Forms and Geo Forms ensure comprehensive documentation, enhancing overall project control and safety management while offering a seamless way to export crucial data into PDF format for record-keeping.

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