With Halocline, you can create layouts efficiently, transitioning seamlessly from initial rough planning to detailed refinement. Combining desktop tools and VR provides better spatial understanding and enables precise work.
This article offers tips and guides on how Halocline supports you in optimizing the journey from the first idea to implementation.
Rough Layout Planning
Start by creating the rough layout on your desktop using Halocline.
1. Set up the Shopfloor Plan: Import existing data (e.g., CAD models, DWG layouts, point clouds) and use it as the basis for a new layout.
2. Place Objects in Top View: Drag elements from the library into your layout. Position them roughly in the desired locations using Halocline Desktop Layout Planning.
3. Place Objects with Free Camera View: Drag elements into your layout while using a 3D perspective. This view is ideal for rough placements in areas that require depth. Make detailed adjustments later in the VR environment.
4. Create Variants: Develop multiple options and compare them to establish the best foundation for detailed planning.
Tip: Keep your layout flexible and straightforward to capture its structure at a high level
Feel free to share this guide with your colleagues—planning together is even more effective!
Additional Use Cases for Halocline Desktop Layout Planning
Halocline Desktop Layout Planning is perfect for initial rough work and project organization. Common tasks include:
Customizing MTM Object Types and Applications: Optimize your layout by selecting appropriate types for your objects.
Renaming and Organizing Library Elements: Keep your library tidy and efficient for later use.
Placing Large Objects or Complete Work Systems: Establish a foundation by strategically positioning key elements and structures.
Take advantage of these features to prepare your layout before refining it in the VR environment.
Review in VR
Switch to the VR environment to review your rough layout using Halocline Layout VR and Halocline Performance VR.
1. View Your Layout: Open your layout in Halocline VR.
2. Optimize with Spatial Understanding: Navigate through your layout to check accessibility and ergonomics.
3. Make Adjustments: Implement changes in the VR view that might not have been apparent or clear on the desktop.
Tip: The immersive VR perspective helps you identify space issues and optimization opportunities early on.
Try this step and experience how VR provides you with better spatial understanding.
Plan Workstations in Detail
The next step involves fine-tuning workstations in Halocline Layout VR. Set up and test workstations with precision.
1. Adjust Elements: Position tables, tools, and machines exactly where needed.
2. Test Workflows: Experiment with workflows directly in VR, adjusting positions or heights as necessary.
3. Gather Feedback: Use VR's visualization capabilities to implement changes and finalize the design efficiently.
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Example: Explore more information on ergonomics and process adjustments in the workplace design article series.
Invite your colleagues to try out this workflow – together, you can plan even more efficiently and precisely!