06: Create and Review Your First Issues

Issues are the core coordination tool in ConVoid Manager. They appear both as rows in the issue table and as 3D markers in the model. Once you select an issue (via its marker or a table row), the Comments Panel becomes active, allowing you to comment, add snapshots, set approvals, edit metadata, and delete issues.

Create Single Issue

The Create Single Issue tool is located in the 3D viewer toolbox at the bottom center. Click the icon and select an element in the model to attach the issue to it.

Dynamic Titles

When creating issues, ConVoid Manager includes the element name in the issue title by default. You can also generate dynamic titles based on element properties.

To define title rules, open Settings via Project → Settings → BCF → Title. You can also access the title settings directly from the Create Issue window by clicking the Settings icon.

Use placeholders such as #[Name], #[Level], or #[Grid], which are replaced with actual values. Attributes containing brackets are also supported, for example #[Height [mm]]. ConVoid Manager provides suggestions for available parameters based on the loaded models.

Dynamic Title Example

Input: Issue: #[Name] - Level: #[Level] - Fire Rating: #[Fire Rating] - Structural: #[Structural Bearing]

Output: Issue: Rectangular Opening - Level: 2 - Fire Rating: 90 - Structural: Yes

Create Multiple Issues from Selection

To create multiple issues from a selection, first select the desired elements in the model, then click the Create Multiple Issues icon. This saves time when you need to create similar issues for multiple elements.

Edit Issue

The issue editor window appears after you create an issue. Issues are automatically assigned to you as the creator, and the Title field is pre-filled with the selected element name. You can configure attributes such as Status, Type, Priority, and Milestone as needed.

BCF Settings

Access BCF Settings through Project → Settings → BCF. If metadata such as Labels, Priority, Status, Milestones, or Type are missing from the loaded BCF file, you can add new entries here.

Marker Visibility

Hide/Show Markers

Click Hide Markers in the lower middle area of the 3D viewer to hide issue markers. Click Show Markers to display them again.

Overlay Markers

The Overlay Markers mode displays all issue markers in front of the geometry, ensuring they are always visible even when elements are in front of them.

Cycling Marker Modes

To switch between Hide, Show, and Overlay modes, simply cycle through them by clicking the main button.

Edit and Delete Issues

Icon	Action	Description
	Edit	Opens the issue for editing, allowing you to modify any of its properties.
	Delete	Removes the issue from the project permanently.
	Make a Snapshot	Creates a snapshot of the current model view and attaches it to the issue.
	Import Snapshot	Imports an external image and adds it to a comment.
	Apply Comment	Sends the comment to all project participants.