Can you open BIMx in Revit?

Can BIMx be used for Revit?

Direct publishing to a 3D model can be done with a few other tools, but if (and only if) you are using ARCHICAD, it is the easiest to use. For Revit users, there is more choice, including Revit Live or some online model-viewers and publishers.

Is archicad compatible with Revit?

IFC Model Exchange with Archicad for Revit



IFC Model Exchange with Archicad is a free Add-In for Autodesk Revit. The Add-In improves the IFC model-based and bi-directional data exchange between GRAPHISOFT® Archicad® and Autodesk® Revit®.

How do I convert archicad to Revit?

Download the ArchiCAD Revit Addin http://www.graphisoft.com/downloads/interoperability.html. Download the hotfix for ArchiCad http://www.graphisoft.com/downloads/addons/ifc/index.html. Re-export the ifc file once the hotfix is installed on ArchiCad. then Use the Addin in Revit to import that new IFC file.

How do I open a .BIMx File?

How to open file with BIMX extension?

  1. Get the ArchiCAD. …
  2. Verify the you have the latest version of ArchiCAD. …
  3. Set the default application to open BIMX files to ArchiCAD. …
  4. Ensure that the BIMX file is complete and free of errors.
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What is BIMx file?

BIMx App (iOS / Android): A free app that can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store for displaying 3D models on iPad, iPhone, or other Android-based smartphones or tablets.

Is ArchiCAD or Revit better?

ArchiCAD is by far the better tool for architectural design. Revit has far more features for building engineering but it is frankly pretty much crap as a design tool. Both are good at automating document production but ArchiCAD is much easier and more sophisticated in its capabilities in this regard.

Is AutoCAD better than Revit?

As a tool with BIM capabilities, Revit is more data-intensive than AutoCAD. The latest versions of AutoCAD and Revit have cloud computing capabilities, where key project files are hosted in a web database. This makes work more efficient, while avoiding the confusion of managing multiple file versions.

Which one is better AutoCAD or Revit?

A good way to look at the benefits of each tool is AutoCAD is great for 2D drawing, where only precise line work is needed, such as elevation detail drawings. Revit is great for modeling, generating cost schedules, collaboration and change management. In the industry of design and construction, competition is fierce.

How do I open IFC files in Revit?

Click File tab Open (IFC). In the Open IFC File dialog, navigate to the IFC file to import, and select it. If needed, for Files of type, specify the type of file to open: ifc, ifcXML, or ifcZIP. (Optional) If you do not want elements to join automatically, clear Auto-Join Elements.

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What files can ArchiCAD open?

Image Formats

.BMP Bitmap Image Format
.PCT Macintosh Picture Image File
Import: Can be linked into ARCHICAD as Drawing
.ICO Windows Icon File
Import: Can be linked into ARCHICAD as Drawing

Is ArchiCAD hard to learn?

ArchiCAD is not the easiest software, but it is much more user-friendly and accessible than e.g. AutoCAD. However, you try to do quite complex things (create a 3D model of a building) from the very beginning in ArchiCAD, while in a first AutoCAD course you usually draw a few 2D lines… which obviously is easier to do.

Is BIMx viewer free?

The BIMx Hyper-model Viewer is available for the most popular mobile operating systems, Android and iOS for free.

What is BIMx desktop viewer?

GRAPHISOFT’s mobile BIM communication tool, BIMx, allows you to explore architectural designs interactively through the BIM model on iOS and Android mobile devices. It features the ‘BIMx Hyper-model’, a unique technology for navigating the integrated 2D drawing sheets and 3D Building Information Models.

How do I edit a BIMx file?

Open the File menu and click on the Open command. Select the preferred BIMx project file to open it. Press the ESCAPE key on your keyboard to access the BIMx menus. Now you can start to edit the BIMx project if needed.

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