I'm trying to upload a BIMx file and ArchiCAD stops responding. Sometimes it will start again after a few minutes, but most often it just stops completely and I have to relaunch AC and start the upload again, hoping for a better outcome. The file is ...
Why is this? This is a shame! I can not always expect my clients to download and install the app. When will this be fixed?RegardsRoman
Have tried to save a hypermodel with photorender window as the opening view. I can generate the render but I get an error when attempting to save to the BIMx site. Do I have to use 3D window for the opening view for the BIMx to save? It's not great q...
My client received an error message "Browser not supported" upon attempting to open a hypermodel. They used various models to try to open but received the same message each app. Any suggestions? Thanks Tom
hello. I found out how to create a Hyperlink by writing a website with Markdown through the link below. https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Visualize-articles/Add-hyperlinks-for-all-3D-elements-in-the-Custom-Info/ta-p/304132 However, can I open the a...
Hello! I have a problem when trying to publish a BIMx model. I have set everything right and when I hit publish it processes and saves the plan and section designs, as well as the BIMx info but when it reaches the 6th and final step which is the BIMx...
I cannot figure out the process for opening an emailed BIMx link on iPhone. On iPad, I open the gmail app, click on the BIMx link, it takes me to the default browser (chrome), and then gives the option to download the model and open it in the BIMx ap...
Hi, When i upload my model to BIMx I don't see any interactive markers. Does anybody know what is the reason? How to prepare model to be able to use these markers. Thanks.
Hi, Uploading a new project to my public BIMx portal I get the message "upload completed with errors". There is no follow up email with a hyperlink to that project. Since there is no explanation of what the errors are I don't know how to fix it. Afte...
Hello fellow Archicad users, Do you know if there is a way that I can set a door or window's settings so that they appear as closed in section and elevation drawings, but open in 3D fly through for BIMx? My experience so far is that the settings allo...
I have a interior elevation rendering issue happening with BIMx. The tile image used for the elevations renders fine when looked at in ArchiCAD, published pdf's, and even in the BIMx 3d fly through model. However when you go to the BIMx interior elev...
How do I connect to bimx.graphisoft.com? I have been able to save to my local drive & then login on bimx.graphisoft.com & then upload but i am unable to use either the publisher or the file menu wizard what am I missing? thanks!
Why do the surfaces of doors in my BIMx file look different from what is in the project?
Has the BIMx Pro been completely orphaned? Is there no way to save views and presentation sequence on the new BIMx App?
Please make the old BIMx app for windows available again! I would like to re-install that on my laptop and also recommend it for my clients. It used to work smoothly and flawlessly for the walk throughs, while the new one is jerky and unresponsive wi...
I am trying to create a Bimx, I've never had an issue before, but I have one file that will NOT publish a Bimx. I dont know what to do as I was able to create one on the same file a couple of weeks ago. Help! I attached a screenshot of what I am gett...
I have a host file (file SITE) with the site structures witch holds 3 different hotlinks for 3 buildings (files A, B and C). Each hotlink file (A,B,C) has layouts with plans about the specific building (stories, sections). In the SITE file I created ...
Hello! I have problem with my backup file. It automatically saved my project but I want to use the previous file. (before the last backup file)
Hi, I've installed the BIMx app on my iPad Pro and imported a 3D model. All good. My question: can we only generate horizontal 3D cutaways in the free version? I can't seem to find the tool / option to generate vertical ones. Thanks, Alexandre
I've recently switched to Archicad 26 (from 25) was waiting for the kinks to sort out. However, when saving my first BIMx model, I get the following errors (see attached image below)Using a MacBook Pro 16", M1 Max, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD Using Archicad ...
I'm publishing a BIMx set and one drawing hangs the upload and doesn't publish but allows me to stop the upload. The file that won't upload has it's status as pre-processed. I've tried deleting the document and reloading it but it still doesn't work....
Hi all. I am trying to open my BIMx models directly in the online web viewer, but they just keep churning and won't open. Anyone have any insight as to why this is happening? I've tried several of my models. Thanks!
I'm trying to use/test the BIMx messaging capabilities and can't figure it out from the documentation. I published a BIMx model from out BIMcloud SAAS site to the BIMx Model Transfer site. I have the BIMx Explorer on an iPhone 12Pro and have signed u...
Hi I am having issues publishing a Bim-x model. It fails every-time. I see similar issues have been experienced by others, but I see no solution to the problem. Can anyone help?
Not able to view BIMx model clearly, mainly for 3D cut views, in android device (Samsung S21+ smartphone as well as in Samsung Tablet S6 Lite). Please review attached screenshot, hope there is solution for the same. Also, model exported with 3D view ...
We just upgraded our projects into Archicad 26 and I tried to export a BIMx model as usual, but whenever I open the exported file, I'm getting the error message "The BIMx model is empty". As a result the model only includes the background sky/ white/...
I would want to get beam sizes from BIMx model. I am able to do this by selecting a given beam in the model while touching Info button on my iPad, but this works only for horizontal elements, such as collar beam shown in the attachment (the size is 4...
Hello Gurus,We need to enable a user in the field to introduce changes in central BIM model via BIMx.It has to be customized user friendly editor which will allow the user to amend the plumbing plan. I am aware to the BimCloud messaging option, howev...
Hi, I have one specific Teamwork file that keeps crashing whenever I'm uploading a BIMx. I've tried uploading just the drawings first and it goes through the upload. But when I upload the 3D view, it lags then crashes after a while. Any solutions? Th...
I just tried out BIMx on my new iPhone 13 Pro (512GB, iOS 15). I'm having a problem in VR mode. The binocular view isn't taking up the whole screen, as shown in the attached screenshot. It's only about 80% of full size, so it doesn't work properly wi...
Hi, I have made a pointcloud scan (E57-format) of my projects surroundings. I need to make the pointcloud visible in an export for the BIMx viewer but the data doesn't appear in BIMx. Am I doing something wrong or impossible? (My project is build in ...
HelloI am fairly new to archicad(2years now), switched from revit and not looking back, I have a full windows tablet for site visit, is there away to get bimx to work on that? or does it only work in ipad and android tablets? I find that abit odd it ...
Hi there, I have been having issues with the model upload and continue to get the message that archicad cannot connect to the BIMx transfer site. I have checked all computer settings. no issues there. I have tried different files and still get the sa...
hi all,from mobile BIMX (ipad, Android) I can connect to BIMCloud to get notes from BIMX into Archicad, Teamwork.I can not do so with model opening in BIMX webviewer - right?Can one hope to see that feature in future?BR, Florian
Yesterday the Bimx desktop version was updated to the new one and I regret to say that my 3dconnexion Space mouse for laptop with the latest macOS BigSur driver does not work with this update BimX.
Hi,Not used BIMx in a while, I was wondering if there was a way to make a button on a layout sheet that can take you to another layout sheet - ideally this should be in the 3D space as well like other layout links.For example, if I have three blocks ...
I have the current viewer app on my iPad pro. My colleague in my company publishes a BIMx hypermodel to the transfer site, but my app does not show that an update is available. Same pln file, same name, same company. when I go to the model transfer s...
Hello,Is there any way to add images of site conditions and link them to a specific zone via the BIMx app? This would make for a wonderful tool during construction, and make communication with the builder much more streamlined.Thank you!
Hi.Just took a look for BIMx on MS App Store...
Hello,I noticed a strange behaviour when updating my model on the BIMx Model transfer site.I set-up my publisher to upload the model and also save a local copy.The local copy is updating fine but the web model is not updating at all. After I receive ...
Hey Devon - you can indeed save bimx files without the need to publish them online. You have to create a publisher set, and then make sure that the format is set as BIMx. You can then publish the set, and you will have your BIMx file at the location ...
Hello all, I'm new in BIMx.Is it possible to create a fully rendered Hyper Model or I can only set a 3D Style like "Detailed shading with shadows" in the 3D Style menu? How to create a realistic walking through my model in this way? Transparences and...
V-24My section markers are not showing up in BIMx... the elevation markers show up, but come and go depending on the zoom... I have never had this issue before and I am at a loss as to why this is happening. Viewing bimx on ipad.Older bimx projects a...
Is there a way to fix this type of surface distortion in BIMx? (see attached images)
When you create a new publisher set...And if you already have created a publisher set...Barry.
how can I link object created on archicad to link to a web address when on vr ,I.e , when using bimx walk througth if I clicked on lamp on the vr modell I want it automatically to go to a certain web address or automatically on mouse over ?
Dear Brooks, BIMx Web Viewer and the next-generation BIMx Desktop Viewer supports the 2 in 1 Windows devices with a touchscreen. However, please note that several features are available only in the mobile application such as the Smart Measure tool, P...
hi all,i all our BIMx models we get that strange grey "object" (not selectable) some hundred meters under our actual model (web and mobil) What is that? Anyone has that too? (Its visually annoying)Thanks for any hint
I saw the BIMxLab displayed in the Vegas video. When will this be available for use? Do you need AC23 to produce the BIMxLab models or can you still create them on AC22? ...Bobby Hollywood live from... i>u Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA! SOFTWARE VERSION: A...
Here it says it needs an OpenGL 2.1-compatible graphics card, so I would say that any recent computer should be able to run BIMx:https://graphisoft.com/resources-and-support/system-requirements#BIMx-system-requirementsAs a comparison, Archicad 24 nee...
I have uploaded a BIMx model from Archicad. The upload was OK, so I got a link to the model by e-mail. When I click on the link that I would like to send to my client, the BIMx model transfer page doesn't work. I see just a header above the blank pag...
Hi,Is it possible to make changes to my Archicad model on my website when using the BIMX web viewer?
I have a fairly detailed house model with lots of complex profiles. When I export it to BIMX, the model has a terrible case of the flickers where it seems be having x-ray vision where joists can be seen thru ceilings and soffits and inner insulation ...
when I switch the model to "Cardboard VR" glass from my iphone...I get this crazy crazy flickering which wont allow me to view the model in VR glasses?What causes this and how do I fix it?thanks.
Hi I would like to know how we can do BiMX model for night view, where we can switch on and switch off internal lights and control the outside sky light. Thank you
Hello,I am using a BIMx file in Graphisoft BIMx Viewer of a home and the site site/property and was wondering if there is a way to use it to show a direct plan view looking down from above. Thus far I have just been able to fly up and look down and w...
I have BIMx on my macbook pro and trying to look at models the architect sent me. I can do everything except rotate the view. Can't rotate using track pad (no mouse) nor does there seem to be keys for that
Hi, We report a Fatal Crash exporting a BIMX model on MacOs Catalina 10.15.7 on two Imacs 5K - AMD Radeon R9 M295X 4 GB. After (approximately) 10 minutes that the publish process has begun AC24 crash!Note that the file size is about 1GB; This file is...
Hi everyone,I am not using a payed version of BIMcloud so I know I cannot access the comunication and annotation features of the PRO version. So, as far as I knew, Presentation Mode is the big difference between the payed and the free version. But so...
I tried to make bimxx file and put my deleveloper_id to this file but bimx app keep saying that devID is missing so extension is installed but not active. On developer site my status is active. is developer_id for bimx different from api developer_id...
Any easy solution of finding the Layout GUIDs so I can make hyperlinks directly to 2D document?
I have imported objects from archieve.3d.net, to the project.When I do the normal rendering the images are correct. But when I exported to BIMx it is coming pink color, I ticked the check box from Publisher set to render with Generate Global illumina...
I think the description of the minimal requirements for OS in App Store needs to be updated. The description says "iOS 10.0 and above", but it does not work on one of my older devices (like iPad Air2 iOS 10.0.2). The application just closes back afte...
I am trying to work with windows as most clients don't seem to have an IPAD, all have PCs The App is OK but when you look at anything with the BLUE symbols for navigation it is as if they are 50x's to BIG and thus hard to use. Is there a scale or som...
How do I control the initial view I see in a BIMx I have created.
Looking to set a background for the opening 3d view in the BIMx fileThought to use a typical photo of clouds and Landscape as a background to this image
Hi Landon,Thank you for the question and I am sorry about the issue!Have you tried the latest BIMx app? Even with the old BIMx apps, I rarely have issues with open big files on my iPad Pro. With the latest BIMx app on iOS, we will be able to open muc...
If I export a BIMx Lab model from 24 and view it on the laptop I get option to jump around the model using the gallery (so I know all the view are there) But when viewing using cardboard the gallery is not available. Basic BIMx and BIMx pro give an e...
Hello all,I have never had issues exporting a BIMx from Archicad 21, however recently when I export all materials are overlapped when flying through the model, and purple shows in some locations.Did not have issues prior to last month and can't figur...
I was trying to convince myself to BIMx for the 684th time(I even paid for it when it was Virtual Building Explorer). The concept is great and It has huge potential but... But there are 3 different version with different functionalities and capabilit...
Hi all,do you know why the visualization on ipad is so plain? i've bimx premium license.ipad pro 12,9samsung s6windows 10 - microsoft edge
I haven't used BIMx for some time (TwinMotion instead), but trying to now with the desktop app and a project still in AC23. I have no mouse control at all--either with my Kensington wired trackball or my wireless mouse. All keyboard commands work fin...
I just realized my BIMx pro on iPad pro is legacy and downloaded the new viewer app. I have about 30 projects on the old app, which I use as a portfolio with prospective clients. Do I need to download each project one-by-one onto the new app?? also w...
I've just noticed that the offline publishing for bimx files (through publisher sets) have been removed in AC24. Can someone confirm this, or is it just moved elsewhere?
Presumably you have seen the following > https://graphisoft.com/sg/downloads/bimx/bimx_desktop? Never used the Windows version, but the macOS version still feels like the original Zermatt / Virtual Building Explorer from way back - this has never bee...
Hello reniwqwil5, Is there a big difference between the Android BIMx app and the Windows BIMx viewer? 3 years ago with AC21 BIMX app on iOS or Android was the only way to have the full bimx experience.In 2019 we were able to have the same experience ...
Any info on when the desktop app is getting an update? Somewhere in the QA I heard one of the guys answer a question saying 'it's coming soon', but there is no indication of when that is on the website. Any ideas? quick edit: also, still no controlle...
is there a way to get the window opening lines to show up in the BIMx model?
Hi to everyone, I've got this problem with my clients:When I create the model in Archicad I put every surface with the correct orientation, rotation, etc.But when I export it the BimX show it as -usually- darker. Different colors.I'm pretty sure that...
Quite often I need to show a client a model without finishes. I dont seem to be to do this
I'm wondering if anyone can tell me what is causing these weird graphic issues in my BIMx model views. It seems to be most prevalent near interior corners and window & door casings. I can confirm that Global Illumination is enabled for this model vie...
After publishing the BIMx file with few layouts attached, I cannot see all the layouts ‘cause some are missing (they are on the list but without content). Also the 3D model seems to be missing (no preview) but with a double click it opens.Any hint?
Is there a simple way to get back to the original 3d view? For instance, I have launched an exported view from the list on the left, navigated in 3d to a different part of the model, and maybe opened a section in 3D. If I want to get back the the ori...
I have this BIMx file. it has connected, coordinated PDF set.How do export the PDFs "FROM" the BIMx file and create a PDF set only?
Is there a setting for objects or other archicad elements to allow walk in BIMX through them like it happens with doors? Classifications for example seams doesn't work.For example if I put picture images objects like plants using walls.
why are there so many flavors?see attached as to when to use which one.Also...if my clients have BIMx and I have migrated to the BIMx Lab, then their files (BIMx files) are all of a sudden outdated...and they can't open them?Again...why?
Hi folks,Today I've been trying to use BIMx to show a client around a project on an iPhone. The app opened fine and I accessed & zoomed around the 3D model with no issues, however whenever I try to access the Cardboard VR option the app crashes.I've ...
Hi all We're wanting to use BimX for client presentations on the big 4K screen. Unfortunately it looks awful in the current resolution. All edges ragged. What can be done about this?
It could be good to have controller support for bimx, in VR sometimes hard to use walking mode.
Is there a way for add your projects bimx web viewer to your own site? If its not, it could be good to have a worldpress addon for it.
I'm getting this message when I try to publish two layouts that have been updated. They have previously been published. I deleted them from the publisher set and added them again, but I still get the same message. I tried publishing them one at a tim...
Hello All,I have been publishing revised BIMx models from the same publisher set all year, so the settings have always been identical. However the last time I published it the BIMx and opened it on a Mac or windows desktop viewer it opens with the er...
I'm an Architect in Australia using AC21. I'm about to purchase a new Windows 2-in-1 style laptop OR an Android tablet, mainly to take to presentations, view PDFs etc on site, and use with BIM models saved from AC21. Is there a big difference between...
Hi everyone,1.Is here a workflow to update a model on BIMx so to keep the the favorite viewpoints created beforehand? Otherwise each time the model is charged, it's a new file and these viewpoints have to be created again.2.is it possible to create t...
Hello!Is there a way to import/extract an *.exe file that was made with Archicad 16? I opened it with BIMx desktop viewer and there is the 3D model. I was wondering if there is a possibility to import this data into Archicad and have a project base. ...
Hi there,Please see the attached image. One of our clients has reported that he has a strange occurrence from BimX, in that the entire screen is sent slanted.Now, I do note that the screen grab he has sent appears to be BimX viewed via a remote deskt...
What happened to the ability to upload/set models to "Private"?Quota changed to Zero??(It was 5GB if I recall correctly)
I know how to set the default 3D view for a BIMx file, but how do I set which plan view it defaults to when a client clicks the Go To 2D plan button? It's currently defaulting to the last page in the layout. I need it to default to the first page.
Hi,I want our client to use the web version from sheer simplicity but the scroll zoom does not behave the way a user expects. The closer I get the more srolling I need to do and it stops finally... It has been like this all the way. Only me?/Mats
Also....any way to get the 2D drawings to show up in black and white in the BIMx hypermodel. Don't really want to have a second set of 2D drawings with black only pen set. Tom
Will BIMx in V23 be able to show model and 2D docs on desktop/laptop as shown now on mobile devices? Seems like a missed opportunity there. Thanks Tom
Is there any way to have lamps on in BIMx model. Seems like there should be....have tried several 3D styles in the 3D window without any luck. Am still on version 22 Thanks Tom
Hi AllI am having problems loading projects to BIMx, all the models I am loading have already loaded once and now when up loading a revision I get the following message Completed with errors and the model does not show up in BIMx. I am using the upda...
Dear All,I've been asked by a client to include the building's Operation and Maintenance Manual (a word document or pdf) in to the BIMx file. I can only see a way of importing a pdf sheet at a time and wondered if there was an quicker and easier way ...
Is anyone successfully using a Spacemouse with BIMx - or am I dreaming that this might work?CraigSanta Rosa, CA
So....I truly appreciate the "look" of the new rendering quality in the BIMx Lab app. Let me start with that. I hope GS takes it seriously and develops this app further. I've shown clients this app and they absolutely go bonkers about it and the flex...
So....I noticed that I suppose BIMx Labs is a totally different application then the BIMx ? So how does one go about transferring all those models that reside in your ipad, on your BIMx app to the new BIMx Labs app? Is there an easy way to do this ot...
I saw the BIMxLab displayed in the Vegas video.When will this be available for use?Do you need AC23 to produce the BIMxLab models or can you still create them on AC22?
I think what Graphisoft did with hypermodel with BIMx is extremely excellent. I'm using BIMx Pro. I have one suggestion for improving graphics clarity.When I see a drawing in the model, it seems like BIMx is showing all of the model graphics that app...
Hi, We've just barely discovered the option to turn on global illumination in our BimX models. I really changes the way the model looks, for the better. Some sample BimX models I have seen have GI turned on by default. I have to enter the BimX, go in...
Hello, I am using a BIMx file in Graphisoft BIMx Viewer of a home and the site site/property and was wondering if there is a way to use it to show a direct plan view looking down from above. Thus far I have just been able to fly up and look down and ...
I noticed, that ArchiCAD cannot export multiple layouts into BIMx hyper model. If I split my schedule of drawings list among multiple layouts - I'm getting multipage PDF, but in BIMx it's only one page.
Dear AllI cant see any information in BIMx viewer (windows 10) even if I select any choice of Info set . In AC21 also I had the same problem but Selection "legacy" was there and it works fine. Can somebody help me to overcome this issue? Please help....
In the past, when I uploaded a model to the BIMx transfer site I would receive an email with a link to it that I could give my client. This is no longer happening. Has something changed? Can I set something up so this happens again? The only way I ca...
Hi- I am new to BIMx and am writing as a client of an architect, so don't have access to Archicad software apart from the desktop viewer.I have been given the bimx file of my project and am able to view the model with the desktop viewer on my Windows...
BIMx is awesome.I'm sure the folks at GS division for the BIMx team have been pondering "humm...why dont' we go off on our own"....cause, in all reality...it's a great tool.I've shown numerous clients their design and they flip out every time they wa...
I have a Samsung VR Headset and with my Galaxy S9 and it runs Oculus but there is no BIMx app in Oculus. Also there seems to be no way to select the Samsung VR Headset from the BIMx app. Someone please help me with what I am doing wrong and why I am ...
I’ve seen in the video training clip on the how to use BIMx and the setups (of which by the way I’m a big proponent of trying to spread the BIMx word every chance I get) I noticed that the video shows a user using a “GRAPHISOFT” box that has the GS l...
Why the preview of my BimX model seems diminished in the left upper corner ?This is a screenshot taken from my iPad Pro. This problem does not occur with every BimX export, I can not identify the cause
My phone works with Google Cardboard and the Archicad demo file just fine. However, while I can rotate, zoom etc my own BIMx models, the Cardboard viewer just has a static image. Can't figure this out.
I have created two projects, almost identical except for alternative floor plan/roof schemes, however, one file shows foliage on trees when looking out through the windows, and the other does not. I have read and understood this is possibly a result ...
Hello,I'm going crazy.I can access it with an old eeepc under Windows 7, or with an ipad on chrome.Impossible, under windows 10 pro 1809 17763.316 (surface), with chrome or explorer or edgeJ can not access the complete page of online visualization of...
I've been having issues with the quality of hypermodels when viewed through the browser. Compared to viewing a hypermodel in the bimx app, in the browser the models are extremely dark. However, if I render with global illumination, the problem is sol...
trying to upload a BIMx hypermodel today as I have hundreds of times. getting the message "this document is missing" in both he ipad app and the model transfer site. any clues greatly appreciated
Newly updated to AC22 from AC18. Running AC22 on iMac High Sierra. View map seems to allow trimming the BIMx model area to only include the "marquee" area, however when I go to "view settings" for the BIMx view on the view map and click "trim element...
Hello, I have a little problem (hopefully). I worked in a archicad model, and wanted to add a sketchup model into it. So I used the function to merge. Afterwards the model was change to a BIMx file, and I can't select the option to publish to pdf or ...
i have a problem. i have a trouble to adding information data for my project when i am trying to export it to bimx hypermodel. so please anyone give me a best way to fix this problem, what i concerned is how to adding info such as length of element e...
Sometimes you can get stuck and can't move on if a step is too tall. Is there a way to make this work? what are step height limitations?
Is there a way to publish a 3d view to bimx with graphic overrides? Or is there any way for Bimx to retain a desired 3d style? For instance, I am trying to publish a 3d view with the 3d styles "white model with shadows," however, bimx ignores this an...
is it possible to publish a bimx hypermodel just black & white with shadows?
Hi Everyone.I’m trying to add a company logo to my BIMx file. To be able to do that I need to upload my file as “BIMx hyper model”.The problem is: I need the approval of the account owner (Check the attached picture) which is impossible because he do...
Hello, We are new to ArchiCAD and are working on version 22 on macs. We have played around with exporting multiple 3d views to a hyper model through publishing sets, an have been happy with the results of having animations, overall 3d models and 3d m...
I have a problem. The "Publish BIMx Hyper-model" option used to do its job. Now it doesn't anymore.I am logged in, have enough space available on the GS server, but I can't publish my BIMx model anymore.The command under the "File" Menu is greyed out...
Hi! I would like to ask wether its possible to share a BIMx model with preset views with someone with the free BIM version. How amazing that would be? because preset views are meant to be for presentations. Why not to be able to share this presentati...
While I know that BIMx supports alpha channel, I have been getting frustrated with the limited capability of the function in BIMx. The problem is particularly evident when dealing with foliage - most trees use alpha channel to create leaves, and doin...
At the first time it works perfect! But a few days later only errors: proccessing failedNot only with new files but also with the fitst file that works.Who can help me
Hi! Recently I receive this message quite often, when I try to download a project from the BIMx Model Transfer. Even though my device most sertainly is connected to the internet. The only way I can access the project in my phone is through the local ...
Hello,I could not find solution to my problem so i decided to post it here.I have both ac20 and ac22 installed on PC. System Win10 Home. Ac license is full.When i try to publish as bimx hyper model on ac22 the option is grayed-out. I tried to dig tro...
Hello, can you please help me with my installation challenge of BIMx Desktop View on my PC. I receive the following error message when trying to install... I have updated windows to the current version. Attached is the machine specs If you could help...
Does the 3D Connexion mouse work in the Bimx model? If so, where are the settings?
Hello all, I have never had issues exporting a BIMx from Archicad 21, however recently when I export all materials are overlapped when flying through the model, and purple shows in some locations. Did not have issues prior to last month and can't fig...
hello,How can I merge more than one of 3d file in one bimx file , attachment for example thank you
What is the smoothest way to navigate through a Bimx model? WSAFYH is jerky & not comfortable for the clients to watch. Is there a better mouse to use? Would a roller ball be better? Just wondering what others use for client presentations.Thanks!
Hello everyone, I'd like to know if anyone here has ( or had) the same issue with bimx as we have in agency.Actually, we can't upload a bim x file that weights more than 70 Mb to our Ipad Pro (iOS 11.0.2) . We work on AC 20, Windows 7, and we use Goo...
I was trying to convince myself to BIMx for the 684th time(I even paid for it when it was Virtual Building Explorer). The concept is great and It has huge potential but... But there are 3 different version with different functionalities and capabilit...
I have tried a few things and it does not seem doable. Has anyone had any luck with this. The only workaround I see is re-linking the pmk views to the model and then export. PITA
Hi It used to be possible to send messages to yourself from the app to ARCHICAD Now I only see the option to do this from ARCHICAD to the app This is devastating to any workflow where you need to communicate changes to not just the team but yourself....
What I like about App is a dynamic link between layouts and model. Is it possible to have the same functionality with WebViewer?
I have a model that is fairly detailed, 272,365 KB. When I try to save the Bimx Model the global illumination stops at 35%. Is there a problem with my software or the model? I am using a fairly complex mesh for the site. Could that be the problem? I ...
I recently divided a single (AC 22) pln file into two pln files (file size exceeded recommended limit) -- one for the model and one for the layouts. I cannot figure out a way to publish a single bimx file, so that model and drawings are in one file a...
Hello I have a windows tablet and would like to use the bimx mobile app on site, is there a way to get it? I opened my bimx model with the bimx desktop and all I can do is rotate the model, doesn't seem use full. Οr am I doing something wrong, i just...
Hi, we want to create a BIMx that we can send out externally, but with the sun shadows turned on. There doesn't seem to be a way of telling the BIMx to have the shadows on when publishing from ArchiCAD.Once published, we can turn it on in the BIMx De...
Cheers all, 1. Does Archicad own or have any copyrights to the information posted/uploaded online?2. If a user deletes a project from the BIMx Transfer Website (Private or Public) is it actually deleted or still stored somewhere with Archicad?
Hi! I just received a .bimx model from my architect. It is very great wondering in the rooms of my becoming house. However, the experience would be even greater in VR. I tried BIMx on my mobile (Samsung A5, 2016), but the proper VR view would need Go...
Hello,when accessing objects/elements via a hyperlink the actual view towards the object/element seems to be generated by some algorithm and may differ as the project evloves.so i am looking for a way to properly present objects via hyperlinks - with...
Hey, how to make an BIMx sheet in BIM.exe?
I think the description of the minimal requirements for OS in App Store needs to be updated. The description says "iOS 10.0 and above", but it does not work on one of my older devices (like iPad Air2 iOS 10.0.2). The application just closes back afte...
Check this:https://blog.graphisoftus.com/tips-and-tricks/three-clicks-to-immersive-vr-recording
I saved my camera views into the Bimx model. Will the movie only run on a lap top?
I've started testing the BIMx web viewer, and it's very cool, but the navigation is a bit tricky with a french keyboard because it seems to use WASD for navigation when it should use ZQSD. The tooltip says to navigate using ZQSD, but it only moves wh...
hello, community . good morning!BIMx app is been crashing on my iphone , randomly! sometimes its working and sometimesit just crashes and all this started after i upgraded my ios from 10 to 11.3 . I have tried restartingmy phone but it dint work , i ...
Hi allwe're testing out the BimX Model transfer site to embed BimX models into our company website, which seems to be working fine.BUT, for some reason the mouse controls are inverted on the website / online version, which makes navigation very frust...
How do I create a Vertical Section cut through Bimx Model? It would help with client presentations. Is this a windows or mac thing?
I'd like to embed URLs to an external target in a BIMx model. So far I figured out how I can add that info manually to 3D elements (http://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/tips/bimx/custom-info/). But what I'd like to do is to generate separate elements whi...
Strange! When opening the Bimx model the cursor disappears. Does anyone know why this is happening?
When I open the Bimx model on my computer I have to change many of the settings. Is there a way to save the settings? Also, when someone in the office opens the Bimx model they need to have the settings I've saved.
I seemed to have lost the export command to create a BimX model. Anybody know what is going on? I have also tried to publish/save as .bimx but no file is created
Has anyone tried adding BIMX content as 360 images on separate (architectural) websites? Thx.
The preview picture for BIMx, as far as I can tell, is the 4x3 fairly low res picture used in ArchiCAD (file > info > project preview). This is ok-ish for the BIMx app, however when uploading your file to the model transfer site to share it gets blow...
I can't get to open my bimX models on MacOS High Sierra.The same models open on the earlier versions of MacOSI tried uninstalling and re-installing the desktop viewer. No luck Any suggestion?
Hi all, Why am I getting all white surfaces in the 3D model coming out as light gray in the Hyper model? Both the 3D model and Hyper model use the internal /open GL engine so why are they not the same?Earlier versions of Bimx use to open in the Hyper...
Hi there, We are drawing only zones in an early stage to do quick urban studies. We than use the zones in 3D to show a first volume impression. When I publish my BIMx I don't see the zones in my BIMx model. How can I turn them on? Kind regards, Marti...
The BIMx app was working just fine when my iPhone 7 was running iOS 10. I updated to latest iOS 11.3 today and now whenever I am trying to open the app it is only displaying a white blank screen on its start up and gradually crashes after few secs. A...
I would like to put the logo of my company in the BIMx file so its visible while I am moving around. Is that possible? If so, how?
I've a client without an iPad but owns an iPhone - obvious solution buy her a Google cardboard viewer. The more difficult end of the equation seems to be expressing in simple term, besides "you'll get the hang of it" how to navigate with the cardboar...
I have problem with Ipad pro. The hiperlink seems doesn't work from external file like excel but also using browser Chrome. In Safari it works. But not in excel or word from Google drive. HIPERLINK for my model: bimxapplication://showElementIn3dConte...
Anyone experiencing the 3D model showing different 3D detail quality when switching between shading modes in BIMx model? The BIMx model in Black & White shading shows much lower detail in in curved elements. ARCHICAD 21, BIMx viewed on iPad
I send BimX models to a production facility (Canada). My dimension tolerance is set to 1/16 in Archicad, however the production crew is reporting all fractional measurements are reporting 1/64 tolerance in BimXHow can I solve this?
So I have a project where I've created a model file and separate files to be layout books for my DA & Construction drawings.I would like to create a BIMx Hyper Model to hand over to the Builder so that he is able to move from 2D drawings to the 3D mo...
I'm working on a project and would like to offer a BIMx model to the Project Manager, Contractor, sub-Contractors, etc. So I published a set which contains the 3D Model and the 2D Architectural drawing set, to see if this would be a good thing to off...
Keeps happening.Anyone else?(version as noted in signature)
Hi guys,I was wondering do you know any working alternatives of Google Cardboard?I'm not talking about HTV Vive or Oculus. I just need a VR headset with better quality a plastic finish There are tons of VR headsets between 20 and 80 EUROS but wanted ...
Worked great before but now I just get a 3D perspective...what could've happened? /Mats
BIMx desktop application that goes with ArchiCAD for Windows annoyingly creates BIMx folder in My Documents where places some application related files like BIMx_Config.conf, BIMx_Export_Log.txt, BIMx_Log.txt, Engine_Log.txt and an empty folder Scree...
I have a Dell M6800 laptop with windows 7 professional. BimX crashes when i start the program. Here is the data that is generated when it does: Problem signature: Problem Event Name: APPCRASH Application Name: BIMx.exe Application Version: 2017.2.740...
I've all of a sudden gotten this message on both my iPad and iPhone when opening BIMx: "Cannot Continue Download. 'Smith Residence' couldn't be downloaded because your device is not connected to the Internet. Please check and restore your connection ...
Hi, I'm trying to generate a complex model (110MB) with GI and it takes ages ( over 2H).On my computer while rendering the CPU usage is ~7% (Ryzen 8-core cpu). Is it normal that it runs only a small percent of the what it could ?
How to take model to bimx in Archicad 21
Twice now, I have Bimx models in which the textures are all "warped" and pieces of the model have disappeared. This is true on the ipad as well as desktop. Everything looks perfect in archicad. In one model, I even went back to an earlier version and...
Hi. Looking to export a BIMX model as a white model. Possible? Thanks.
I would like to use Facebook 360 panorama images, but how do you get these to show up in a business-only context? It seems that you can only share them as a personal post, and not on a business page. I have no interest in sending clients to my person...
Hello guys, I have the following issue with BimX and ArchiCAD 20 I'm saving a BimX 3D model of a building. Despite the fact that: - I've ticked the Global Illumination checkbox and - the saving window is showing the progress of calculation GI (taking...
Anyone having problems downloading BIMx files bigger than 50 MB on Ipad? Files smaller than 50 MB work fine.
Is it possible to get night scene for BIMx?
Hi there!Is there any chance that Graphisoft will come up with a new Bimx engine? Maybe add the possibility of baking cinerendered textures into the model? Get some pre-rendered reflections, or even basic reflections?It would be really helpful.
I am Publishing a BIMx Model which contains Layout Sheets and a Camera Path containing 4 camera positions.The first time I set up the Publisher set the 4 camera views were included but the next time I published none of the camera views in the Gallery...
I want give my client a BimX file showing the correct colors and materials of the project. In the Open GL View it looks like what I want, but when I save the BIMx files the colors are all wrong. The roofing color is off and I had made 2 different sid...
I use a material with a texture so I get holes in the object without the actual object having holes for better performance. When I export the project to BimX, the whole material becomes a bit transparent, does anyone have an idea of why this happen...
Since I've finally convinced the architects and project managers to use the BIMx app we've quickly filled up our 5GB storage quota. Besides using Dropbox or another cloud storage, is there a way to increase the storage on the BIMx transfer site??
Hi, I am trying to run BIMx on my Surface running windows 10. I am trying out an Android emulator called AMIDuOS to run BIMx. I noticed that the "+" symbol to add new projects is missing in the app and instead a globe is there that links me to the BI...
