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Combine 3D-models

Combining 3D models in the Files module shows multiple discipline models together in one viewer, either as a temporary quick combination or as a permanent combined folder, which is used for architecture, structure, and installation coordination.

For uploading and viewing a single model, see the 3D upload and view guide.

Your role must allow selecting converted 3D models. Permanent combine requires project Admin.
You can find the menu at Files module - select the 3D models - right-click - choose Combine 3D model or Save 3D file combination.
This opens a combined view. Save 3D file combination also creates a folder for later reuse.

Permanent combine is only available to users with the project role Admin.

How to combine 3D models

Combine 3D model (quick combination)

Select the 3D models you want to combine.
Right-click the selected files.
Select Combine 3D model.
Review the models together in the viewer. This combination is not saved.

How to combine 3D models

Save 3D file combination (permanent combination)

Select the 3D models you want to combine.
Right-click the selected files.
Select Save 3D file combination.
Open the new folder CxPlanner creates for the combined model.

How to combine 3D models - permanent combination

Results: combined 3D models

Function	Quick combination	Permanent combination
Saved in CxPlanner	No	Yes
Can be reopened later	No	Yes
Creates a new folder	No	Yes
Best suited for	Quick viewing	Permanent coordination

Troubleshooting: combine 3D models

Problem	Cause	Solution
Cannot combine models	Files are not selected, or conversion is incomplete	Select the ready 3D models after conversion finishes
Permanent combine is not visible	Your project role is below Admin	Ask a project Admin to run Save 3D file combination, or raise your role to Admin
Combined model cannot be found later	Quick combination was used	Use right-click Save 3D file combination to create a permanent folder

Updated on: 08/04/2026

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