topic Re: bimx extension example demo in BIMx API

bimx extension example demo

greg_lupo — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:52:55 GMT

Hi GS Team,

I would like to ask You kindly to share a source (json format) of bimxx extension You provide in document:

https://archicadapi.graphisoft.com/api-for-bimx-mobile-apps

this one:

bimxx - demo extension

Of course without devID 🙂

It would help to understand by example how one could “link” a web application and BIMx

Thanks

Greg

Re: bimx extension example demo

Roland Szabo — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 16:03:48 GMT

Hi Greg, creating an extension from scratch is easy by using plain text.

Steps:
1. Create a new document in any text editor. Use e.g. TextEdit on macOS with “Plain text” format chosen in Preferences
2. Write the BIMx extension or copy from this document without formatting
3. Save plain text in *.txt format, preferably with UTF-8 encoding
4. Override file extension to *.bimxx after the file name in Finder or File Explorer

I've updated the API documentation and described the workflow in a bit more detail. Thanks for bringing this into our attention.

Re: bimx extension example demo

greg_lupo — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 16:58:23 GMT

Hi Szabo,

Ive already created a simple extension

but would like to see how exactly works Your demo example. I’d like to asku You to share or put source json to documentation

Re: bimx extension example demo

Roland Szabo — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 22:58:21 GMT

Hi, I've added the relevant example extension to the end of the documentation. Please find version 4.4.2 on https://archicadapi.graphisoft.com/api-for-bimx-mobile-apps.
I hope it helps.

Re: BIMx extension example demo

greg_lupo — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 07:52:33 GMT

Hi, Thank You for an update. It clarify the structure of extension. I work on prototype sollution that will use Grasshopper to construct BIMx extensions. Coming soon..

Greg

Re: BIMx extension example demo

greg_lupo — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 21:42:44 GMT

Hi Roland,

When working on bimmx extension I found a misleading information.

Fragment describing "elem_info" explains how service response should look like:

"items": [ { "key": "FM ID", "value": "769876", "position": "top" },

It also says that: "Position (string; optional; allowed values are “top” and “bottom”; default: “bottom”)" but without this key nothing will apear in element info. It seems that its required.
Please confirm and if so correct documentation

Regards

Greg

Re: BIMx extension example demo

Roland Szabo — Tue, 03 May 2022 09:39:42 GMT

Hi Greg,
I've updated the documentation and changed Position to required. Thank you for the remark!