You can check out Graphisoft’s entrancing demonstration on YouTube, and read their press release for more info. However, as part of a special promotion of the new app, all ArchiCAD 15 users may create full-fledged BIMx models and share them with their clients, either directly or through the new Facebook BIMx community site from September 20 through October 31. For example, you can virtually walk through a building model and view construction details.

I wrote a Tips and Tricks article about the original Virtual Building Explorer (the predecessor of BIMx) which explains some of the basic functionality of the desktop application.Ī demo version of BIMx is now included with all installations of ArchiCAD 15, and a license code may be purchased from Graphisoft to activate all of it’s features. You can view BIMX models interactively with software. BIMx for the iPad/iPhone takes full advantage of the native multi-touch capabilities of the devices, and looks to be a lot of fun to explore. The BIMx model can also viewed and navigated on a desktop or laptop computer. I haven’t gotten a chance yet to try it out, but I’m looking forward to giving it a whirl, and a pinch, and a double-tap. To return to the navigation window, press ESC again. Graphisoft has announced a new iOS app to allow architects to share their building model with anyone who has an iPad or iPhone. 0 Graphisoft’s New BIMx on the iPad breaks new ground

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