topic Re: Can't save as BIMx file type? in BIMx

Can't save as BIMx file type?

Anonymous — Tue, 09 May 2023 13:04:16 GMT

Hi

I am trying to save a file as BIMx to send to a client but when I go to 'save as' there is no option for BIMx as a file type.

What am I doing wrong?

Thank you.

Re: Can't save as BIMx file type?

Eduardo Rolon — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 17:26:27 GMT

You don't save to BIMx, you Publish.

File->Publish BIMx HyperModel

Re: Can't save as BIMx file type?

Anonymous — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 23:53:43 GMT

ejrolon wrote:
You don't save to BIMx, you Publish.

File->Publish BIMx HyperModel

Thank you for your response but when I go to my file drop down menu the 'BIMx HyperModel' is greyed out.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Re: Can't save as BIMx file type?

Eduardo Rolon — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 00:07:54 GMT

Are you doing it from the 3D Window?

Re: Can't save as BIMx file type?

Barry Kelly — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 03:55:29 GMT

BIMx is an add-on that is installed with Archicad (since version 17).

Check you Add-on Manager to see if it is or isn't installed correctly (I am guessing it is not).

See this post ... http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?p=253875

If it isn't then you can try installing the latest hotfix (upgrade) for Archicad - you don't say what version you are using.

If that doesn't work then the only other solution seems to be un-install Archicad and then re-install it.

http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=52161

http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=49220

Barry.

Re: Can't save as BIMx file type?

Anonymous — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 13:26:06 GMT

ejrolon wrote:
Are you doing it from the 3D Window?

Yes.

Re: Can't save as BIMx file type?

Anonymous — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 13:27:12 GMT

Barry wrote:
BIMx is an add-on that is installed with Archicad (since version 17).

Check you Add-on Manager to see if it is or isn't installed correctly (I am guessing it is not).

See this post ... http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?p=253875

If it isn't then you can try installing the latest hotfix (upgrade) for Archicad - you don't say what version you are using.

If that doesn't work then the only other solution seems to be un-install Archicad and then re-install it.

http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=52161

http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=49220

Barry.

Hi

Thank you for your input.

Forgive my ignorance but where is the Add-On Manager?

I am using ArchiCAD 18.

Re: Can't save as BIMx file type?

Barry Kelly — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 00:47:45 GMT

Rich_B wrote:
Forgive my ignorance but where is the Add-On Manager?

'Options' menu.

Barry.

Re: Can't save as BIMx file type?

Roopa A — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 07:53:22 GMT

Hi,

I am using AC 18, I want to save the model for BIMx, I used File > save as > BIMx, it's not opening in the bimx file, Iit's just showing the progress. Early I could do this. But now it's not coming. Please reply.

Thank you

Re: Can't save as BIMx file type?

Barry Kelly — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 08:44:29 GMT

So you are not having trouble saving the BIMx file, it is the BIMx program just showing the loading progress?
Does it stop or are there any error messages?
Can you open BIMx without opening a file?
Can you open other BIMx files?
Can you crate a simple BIMx (say just 4 walls) and open that?

I am thinking that there is something in your model that BIMx doesn't like.

Barry.

Re: Can't save as BIMx file type?

Roopa A — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 09:06:58 GMT

Barry wrote:
So you are not having trouble saving the BIMx file, it is the BIMx program just showing the loading progress?
Does it stop or are there any error messages?
Can you open BIMx without opening a file?
Can you open other BIMx files?
Can you crate a simple BIMx (say just 4 walls) and open that?

I am thinking that there is something in your model that BIMx doesn't like.

Barry.

No error messages.
No
No.
No.

I have not created any objects. Just placed directly from the libraries.
And its not showing any error message when I go for 3D also.

When I save as BIMx file type, It will just show the progress that before going for BIMx, But later the BIMx will not open. Earlier I could do this. but from Day before yesterday its showing like this.

Thank you

Re: Can't save as BIMx file type?

Barry Kelly — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 01:46:36 GMT

If BIMx is no longer opening any old files that it could before then I would be guessing something has happened to the program or your system.

Have you done any system updates recently (manual or automatic)?
Maybe try uninstalling those (restore your system) back to when BIMx was working.
Otherwise try reinstalling BIMx Desktop viewer.
Or reinstall Archicad if the actual saving of the BIMx model is not completing.

Do you have a select agreement where you can get support from the distributor?

Barry.