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BIMx
GRAPHISOFT BIMx is an innovative, interactive, BIM communication tool for architects setting new standards for design communication and presentation in the AEC industry.
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Explore
Using GRAPHISOFT BIMx and GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD, architects and designers can explore their project designs in a 3D environment that supports real-time 3D navigation using familiar navigation techniques. Explore design concepts and alternatives during this unique walkthrough experience in a professionally rendered 3D navigation environment. The easy-to-use, familiar 3D navigation interface is similar to those used in computer games.
Communicate
Use the intelligent BIM model incorporated into each BIMx project to show all types of BIM element information and accurate measurements within the interactive 3D environment. Switch on-off layers to see beyond the surface or to show different parts of your project. Experience the masses and spaces of the design project; feel the relationship between the different volumes and rooms; and understand the architectural design concept and design ideas in a new and distinctive way.
Share
Share your architectural project with virtually anyone. Create a standalone, interactive, 3D presentation package at any stage of the design and send to stakeholders as a single, executable file on both Windows and Macintosh platforms, iPads and iPhones, or share and show it on the BIMx Community Portal. Clients will experience a professional, 3D project presentation and will benefit from a real-time interactive exploration of the architectural design without having to install any application or software.
Support
Please check out the ArchicadWiki FAQ page and the ArchicadWiki Known Issues page for most common support questions. Please contact your local ArchiCAD reseller for more information.
GRAPHISOFT BIMx for iOS
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GRAPHISOFT BIMx is an innovative, interactive, BIM communication tool for architects setting new standards for design communication and presentation in the AEC industry. BIMx now turns the iPad/iPhone into a full-fledged interactive building model explorer device as well. The integrated online model sharing community on Facebook allows all stakeholders to upload, browse and download interactive BIMx models from any part of the world to Windows, Macintosh and iOS computers.
BIMx TRIAL is now part of the ArchiCAD 15 installation – give it a try!
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Ever wonder who the people are behind such great products? What motivates them? Why and how they do what they do, and what challenges they face? This video is a sneak peak into the developers' world.
GRAPHISOFT BIMx Navigation
GRAPHISOFT BIMx provides you a natural, game-like experience to explore 3D architectural projects.
This video will walk you through the navigation basics of GRAPHISOFT BIMx on an Apple iPad or iPhone.
Support
Please check out the ArchicadWiki FAQ page and the ArchicadWiki Known Issues page for most common support questions. Please contact your local ArchiCAD reseller for more information.
BIMx Community on Facebook
The integrated BIMx community on Facebook is the central hub for sharing interactive 3D building models. Architects holding a BIMx license can directly publish their models here. Native Facebook functions such as comments, likes and share are extended with customized functions for filtering models. Not a Facebook fan? You can still upload/browse and download models from the community site!
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System Requirements
Please read the BIMx for ArchiCAD 15 User Guide for system requirements.
Upgrade for BIMx for ArchiCAD 15
Please contact your local ArchiCAD reseller for how to upgrade your current Virtual Building Explorer license for the latest version.
Download the GRAPHISOFT BIMx PDF brochure
Trial and Educational Versions
Starting with ArchiCAD 15 the BIMx application is integrated part of the default ArchiCAD installation. This policy applies for both the commercial ArchiCAD versions shipped on DVD-s and the educational and trial versions. These versions can be downloaded soon from the MyArchiCAD website.
For the commercial and trial users of AchiCAD without a license of BIMx the application is installed in trial mode. The trial version works for 30 days and allows the users to save trial BIMx project files on their local computer. Trial version BIMx files can only be played on the local computer where they were created.
BIMx Desktop Viewer
The BIMx Desktop Viewer is a native Mac/Win application that allows you to view the BIM Explorer models (saved in bimx file format) on desktop computers and notebooks. Please note that the BIMx Desktop Viewer application is included in the ArchiCAD 15 package so you don't have to download it if you already have ArchiCAD 15 installed on your computer.
Installation
- Please locate the desired language version and operating system from the following list and download the installer.
- Start the installer. The installer wizard will guide you through the installation process.
Important:When installing BIMx Desktop Viewer, you must be logged on as a member of the Administrator Group.
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BIMx Quick Reference Card
The BIMx Quick Reference Card gives you a quick overview of the BIMx keyboard shortcuts. Please download the desired language version of the PDF file and print it for your reference.
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Downloads for Virtual Building Explorer for ArchiCAD 14
BIMx in the Press
iPad Apps for AEC: Design and Visualization
by Lachmi Khemlani, AECbytes
"I had intended to write an article on iPad apps available for the AEC industry as soon as there was sufficient momentum in the field and I had an iPad myself that I could use for testing these apps, so that I was not writing about them in the abstract."
In-Depth: Graphisoft BIMx for iPad & iPhone
by Anthony Frausto-Robledo AIA, LEED AP, Architosh
"In this In-Depth feature Akos Pfemeter, Director of Global Marketing and Tibor Szolnoki, ArchiCAD Product Manager, of Graphisoft Hungary, have spoken to Architosh about their new BIMx application for Apple iOS devices iPad and iPhone."
Graphisoft BIMx for iPads
by upFront.eZine
"To understand BIMx, you begin with Graphisoft's Virtual Building Explorer software. It came out about 18 months ago, and is meant for giving presentations to clients. You can walk around the outside and inside of buildings modeled in ArchiCAD..."
Debunking the Myths About BIM in the “Cloud”
by Viktor Várkonyi, AECbytes
"Cloud Computing is all the rage…” as a recent InfoWorld.com article put it in a straight way. Cloud computing is not only considered as THE solution to many IT related problems but is becoming the platform of brand new business models as well."
Support
Please check out the ArchicadWiki FAQ page and the ArchicadWiki Known Issues page for most common support questions. Please contact your local ArchiCAD reseller for more information.
BIMx for iPad Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ArchiCAD 15 hotfix change in the BIMx functionality?
The Hotfix #1 contains basically 3 different types of changes:
- It contains the standard ArchiCAD 15 bugfixes to address mission critical problems of ArchiCAD 15 found in the last 2 months
- It also contains all the changes necessary to enable the new “sharing” functionality of the desktop BIMx application including all the user interface and functional changes necessary in the share/upload workflow
- In addition to the functional changes it also “triggers” the free BIMx TRIAL period for all ArchiCAD 15 BIMx licenses. The TRIAL period will end with a timebomb on October 31 in 2011
What are the different options available to create BIMx models for clients?
The different ways of creating BIMx models are available at different levels for the different BIMx license types:
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ArchiCAD 15 Commercial BIMx license
- Save “self-running” BIMx models in ArchiCAD 15 compatible fileformat without limitation
- Publish “static” BIMx models to the BIMx community site that can be viewed with the different viewers (iOS/Mac/Win) according to the terms and conditions of the BIMx community site
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ArchiCAD 15 TRIAL BIMx license
- 100% same functionality as the full commercial license between September 20 and October 31 in 2011
- Save “trial” BIMx models that can only be opened/viewed on the same computer they were created between November 1 in 2011 and June 30 in 2012
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ArchiCAD 15 EDU BIMx license
- Save “self-running” BIMx models in ArchiCAD 15 compatible fileformat with EDU watermark till the expiration of the EDU license
- Publish “static” BIMx models to the BIMx community site that can be viewed with the different viewers (iOS/Mac/Win) with EDU watermark till the expiration of the EDU license but according to the terms and conditions of the BIMx community site
What are the different ways to deliver BIMx models to clients?
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“Self-running” BIMx models (Mac/Win)
- Sending as email attachment
- Uploading to an FTP site
- File sharing services (such as Dropbox)
- Physical data storage device (USB stick)
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Models published to the BIMx community site
- Direct site access from the BIMx App for the iPad/iPhone
- Download BIMx model and desktop viewer (Mac/Win)
Who can access BIMx models on the Facebook community site?
The BIMx community site though integrated into Facebook the community site is freely accessible to non-Facebook users as well. The BIMx community site will be accessible in any of the following ways:
- Through the ArchiCAD fan page on Facebook
- Through direct page URLs: gsBIMx.com and m.gsBIMx.com
- Through direct links to uploaded BIMx models’ download page
- Through built-in links from mobile devices (iPad/iPhone)
- Through comments/likes/shares on Facebook users “Walls”
Users can search/browse and download BIMx models from the site without registration or log-in. Social functions such as comments/likes/shares require Facebook login.
Who can upload BIMx models onto the Facebook community site?
At the current moment BIMx models can only be uploaded (published) directly from the BIMx desktop application (no upload through the web browser). The first time BIMx users want to publish their models to the community site they will be required to register. At subsequent uploads the site authentication will run automatically via a personal license key that will be issued upon registration and needs to need to be entered in BIMx only once (for the first).
Logon to the community site is only required to manage one’s uploaded models (edit model details/delete models etc.).
What are the different ways for people to register to the community site?
Registration requires an ArchiCAD/BIMx installation and can be initiated in the following ways:
- Register from scratch
- Login (register) with Google or Facebook ID
- Login with existing MyArchiCAD.com username/password
This way we provide very easy access (via existing Google/Facebook accounts) and also provide automatic access for users on MyArchiCAD.com. This also means however that both BIMx users and Google/Facebook users have “fast-track” registration and access to MyArchiCAD as well.
In what is BIMx for the iPad uniquely different from other 3D Viewers?
Most 3D model viewers for the iPad/iPhone are generic purpose viewers. This means their navigation functionalities are basically limited to 3D orbit, pan and zoom. BIMx has a lot more to offer than that (selective list):
- It is a full “natural” building explorer environment - with gravity and egress recognition just to mention examples – that is with all the necessary UI features that make or break great user experience
- It has sophisticated visual filters (views) to provide a high quality architectural presentation environment such as stereoscopic view etc.
- It is integrated with an ecosystem of the desktop application and the online model sharing community
Is there any “cloud” component involved in the workflow?
The BIMx community portal completely runs on Microsoft’s Azure® cloud platform.
Support
Please check out the ArchicadWiki FAQ page and the ArchicadWiki Known Issues page for most common support questions. Please contact your local ArchiCAD reseller for more information.
