Capture 3D Project Data

Use the Capture 3D command to save 3D model views from the Plan View and 3D View as HOOPS Stream Format files (.hsf) that can be uploaded to Trimble Connect for viewing. HSF files can also be opened in other CAD applications that support the format either natively or through plug-ins. This 3D data can then be viewed in Trimble Connect's 3D Viewer, in the same manner as in the 3D view. Capture 3D enables your colleagues with Trimble Connect access to explore details of your project from anywhere using an Internet browser.

Prerequisites:

License; See the Subscription Plans page. For a license matrix by command, see the License page in the TBC Community. Also see View and manage licensed features.
2D or 3D data
Trimble Connect account (if you want to make the data accessible in that context)

To access the command:

Select Capture 3D.

Options:

Save as type

HSF (.hsf) - Use this recommended default to save in the Tech Soft 3D Hoops^® Stream File format, an open, streaming format for exchanging 3D visualization data between different engineering programs. The image file and placemark file are saved at:
C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\My Documents\Trimble Business Center\<current project name>\Snapshots3D\.
HMF (.hmf) - Select this if you are a software developer who needs to save in the Hoops Meta File format.

Scenarios:

If your project contains only 2D or zero-elevation data, the capture simply generates a planar model that can be viewed interactively in 3D.