What will I learn in the Synchro 4D course?

You will learn how to use Synchro to integrate 3D models with scheduling tasks (4D BIM), simulate construction activities, optimize workflows, and export animations and reports.

Is this Synchro course suitable for beginners?

Yes, it is ideal for engineers, planners, and BIM professionals with basic project planning knowledge or Excel skills.

Is the course offered in person or online?

You can attend the Synchro course at ETC Training Center in Lebanon or join live via Zoom in a blended learning format.

How long is the course and what is the cost?

The course lasts 20 hours and costs $400.

Synchro 4D - Construction Management

Duration: 20 hours

Teaching Methodology: Hands on

Course Schedule: Schedule

Fees: $400

Course Mode: Blended – Face-to-face or online via Zoom

DESCRIPTION

This course is about 4D BIM. By 4D BIM, we mean adding the time element to the 3D model – scheduling. You will learn to use Synchro to import models from Revit and other software, create new tasks, link the 3D objects to tasks, add equipment, generate schedules, animate construction simulations, analyze and optimize project tracks, and create reports.

PREREQUISITES

Experience with planning projects using MS Excel.

COURSE CONTENTS

01 - Workspace Layout

Quick Access Toolbar
Ribbon
Toolbars
Gantt Chart
3D Window
3D Objects
Resources
Resource Groups
Task Properties
Resource Properties
3D View Properties
Resizing Windows
Undocking and Relocating Windows
Reset layout

02 - Importing schedules and modules

Quick Access Toolbar
Ribbon
Toolbars
Gantt Chart
3D Window
3D Objects
Resources
Resource Groups
Task Properties
Resource Properties
3D View Properties
Resizing Windows
Undocking and Relocating Windows
Reset Layout

03 - Linking process

Resource Selection
Cancelling Selection
3D Filters
3D Object Filter
Appearance Profiles
Basic Linking Process
Correcting Resource Assignment Mistakes
Linking Options
Saving and Opening Projects
Review
4D Review
Select Assigned Tasks from an Object
Select Assigned Resources from a Task

04 - Creating new tasks

Inserting New Tasks Manually
Editing Durations
Adding Logic Links
Model-Based Scheduling
Updating the tasks schedule
linking tasks

05 - Custom appearance profile

Transparency Interpolation
Growth Simulation
Modifying the active appearance
Resource Groups

06 - 3D subdivisions

Subdivide by Slice
Subdivide by User Slice
Subdivide by Freehand
Troubleshooting
Editing Subdivisions
Subdivide Multiple Objects

07 - User fields and Automatching

Creating a user field
Creating an Auto-Matching Rule
Using the custom filter
Auto-Match Resources to Tasks

08 - Adding equipment & Editing 3D objects

Importing Equipment Models
Appearance Profiles for Equipment
Move and Rotate (Simple Transform Manipulator)
Using the simple manipulator
Move, Rotate, and Scale (Advanced Transform Manipulator)
Using the advanced transform manipulator
Align
Select the equipment and assign Edit as Assigned

09 - 3D path

Create 3D Path
Assign 3D Path to a Resource
Edit 3D Path
Using the keyframe

10 - Copy and create 3D objects

Copy & Paste
Creating Objects
Changing the 3D object colors
Changing properties

11 - Synchronizing 3D models

Optimizing 3D Synchronisation
Export
Import
Guides
File name
Synchronising 3D Models
Identifying 3D Object Changes

12 - Baselines and synchronizing schedules

Creating a Baseline
Synchronising Schedules (Programmes)
Synchronise
Consolidate
Integrate
Following the flowchart
Compare Baselines using 3D Views

13 - Cutting planes & Viewpoints

Creating a Cutting plane
Creating a viewpoint
Using the 3D View Property Details
Saving a viewpoint

14 - Creating an animation

Creating an Animation
Editing the Animation
Interpolation
Exporting an Animation
AVI Resolution
Animation Content

15 - Output

Save as an Image
Printing the Gantt Chart
Export 3D PDF
Schedule Health Check Report