The Properties Widget in Novorender gives you access to all information about objects in your model.
It allows you to inspect details and configure Starred Properties (project-wide favorite properties).
1. Accessing the Properties Widget
Open the Properties Widget to view information about any selected object in the model.
The widget displays the object’s attributes, hierarchy, and available property sets.
2. Object Information
2.1 Object Path
Shows the location of the object in the model hierarchy.
You can also find the object in the model tree or in PROJECTS in Novorender.
2.2 Property Sets
Found at the bottom of the widget.
Each object may have one or more property sets containing additional details.
You can expand these sets to view specific information.
2.3 Parent Object
Displays the object one level higher in the object hierarchy.
Selecting the parent will highlight all objects with the same parent (e.g., an entire IFC building story).
You can continue moving upward to select broader parts of the model.
3. Sorting and Settings
3.1 Sort Button
Located at the top of the widget.
Sorts all properties alphabetically for easier navigation.
3.2 Properties Settings (Three-Dots Menu)
Provides additional configuration options.
Enables the Star Properties feature (favorite properties).
4. Starred Properties
4.1 What are Starred Properties?
A way to favorite important properties for quick access.
Starred properties apply project-wide, so all team members will see them.
4.2 Adding Starred Properties
Select enable to start using starred properties. Hit save afterwards.
From the settings menu, add properties directly by typing.
Alternatively, star properties from the object’s property list:
Example: Select MMI Status → click the star → it is added to the project’s starred list.
4.3 Using Starred Properties
When selecting an object, all starred properties appear directly in a quick-access list.
Only relevant starred properties for the object type will appear.
Example: If you star an electrical property, it won’t show on a bridge object unless applicable.
5. Selecting Similar Objects
In the properties widget, you can select all objects sharing the same property.
Example:
Select MMI Status on one object → all objects with the same MMI status are highlighted.