Open Media Files

When a media file is assigned to an object in Trimble Business Center, it is added to a media folder that is attached to the object. Following are some different ways to open and view media files.

Note: A media file can be in any format. To view the media file, you must have an appropriate external viewer for the file's format.

To open a media file:

In Plan View or 3D View:

  • Select the Media Folder icon i_media folder in graphic view displayed next to the object whose media file you want to open. Then right-click and select the media file you want to open.

In Project Explorer:

  • In the Points list or Media Files list, right-click the media file (represented by a Media File icon i_media file icon) and select to open the file.
  • In the Points list or Media Files list, right-click the media folder (represented by a Media Folder icon i_media folder) containing the media file and select the file.

In the media folder Properties pane or the media file Properties pane:

  • Locate the file in the File Information section. Then click the Open button i_open media file located to the right of the File path field.

Related topics

Work with Media Files

Assign Media Files to Objects

Remove Media Files from Objects

Delete Media Files from the Project

Open, View, and Edit Media Folders