Creating an Interactive App QA (Jump Start)

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RECORDINGS

Captured Q&A from the iModel.js Jump Start event on July 14th 2020, “Creating an Interactive App”.

In this session, Josh Schifter introduced the iModel.js sample showcase. This app contains a collection of the most commonly used iModel.js features. It can be used to obtain code samples, and experiment with the API using an in-built code playground.

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Q: I’d like to know how to integrate an iModel viewport in my existing application which has access to iModel data?
A: It is possible to add iModel.js into an existing app and we're working on samples and making it easier to do so. Please contact us to discuss your specific use-case.

Q: Do I need Chrome to run the web app or will it render on an iPad?
A: We support all the latest major browsers, including Safari on an iPad. Although it may depend on the version of iOS that is currently installed. Here's the link to the supported browsers, https://www.imodeljs.org/learning/supportedplatforms/?term=support#supported-browsers.

Q: Is this code available to share?
A: Yes. iModel.js is licensed under the MIT license, which is quite permissive. For more details see - https://github.com/imodeljs/imodeljs/blob/master/LICENSE.md

Q: Can we print from 2d viewer?
A: At present, you can print using the facilities built into the web browser.

Q: Is iModel.js a format which can completely replace a Dgn, or should we have both?
A: iModel.js doesn't replace DGNs. It takes DGN data (from the original authoring application) and gets it on the iModelHub (in the iModel format). This can then be used to write your iModel.js applications.
The original design workflow with DGNs is not replaced, only enhanced by offering the possibility of making iModel.js applications.

Q: How you worked with live data coming from real-time data source such as IoT or SCADA systems?
A: We have an upcoming Channel9 presentation on this, here's the link to bookmark for when it goes live: https://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/Internet-of-Things-Show/Deep-Dive-Integrating-3D-Models-and-IoT-data-with-iTwin-and-Azure-Digital-Twins?term=bentley&lang-en=true

Q: Is there any support for stream data?
A: We currently stream reality data and maps into the view live.