U3D vs. the ipad BIMx development?

[rob2218]

well, with the development of the BIMx software for an ipad....this question came up:

Q. while using the U3D format embedded inside of a PDF file, 3d imagery is available to the client (whomever) for viewing interactively.

But...with the development of the ipad BIMx software....will the U3D now not be needed? I love the PDF "sense of comfort" you are able to give to a client via email but a BIMx file has so much more functionality ("love the 3d-cutaway by the way"..keep exploring that GS).

I'm wondering if GS will continue to pursue the U3D path?

[rob2218]

hummm...19 views and no replies. that usually means one of two things.

1) GS has read this and "something" will happen in the near future of either tech (one will be abandoned while the other moves forward) or....

2) everyone is still sleeping this morning. 🙂

[Anonymous]

Love to see the BIMX thing fully implemented into Archicad rather than buying as a bolt-on. Hopefully in 17?

[rob2218]

BIMx as a "standard" would be awesome!....but don't hold yer breath for AC17...if GS can make a little xtra "pesos" in providing functinality to their software they will....remember, this isn't Autodesk and GS doesn't have that much money to simply 'give' away.