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BIMx

Read articles about BIMx (mobile, web, and desktop), connection to BIMcloud, and related technical questions.

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Customizable Cut Plane in BIMx

Customizable Cut Plane is a Pro feature in BIMx Mobile and Desktop, introduced on May 21, 2025.Slice 3D models parallel to any element surface to easily get a vertical, slanted, or horizontal cut – without a section or elevation drawing. How to Acces...

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Hide 3D elements and layers in BIMx

Element hide and layer visibility control are Pro features in BIMx Mobile and Desktop. Introduced on iPhones and iPads in October 2024, and later on Android, Windows, and macOS. How to Access Signing in to BIMx automatically enables Pro features for ...

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3D Model Switch in BIMx

The 3D Model Switch feature is available in BIMx Mobile, Web and Desktop as of the 18th of April, 2024. It enhances the model comparison user experience for architects, designers, and collaborators in Hyper-models including multiple 3D views. This fe...

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Interactive Labels in BIMx

The BIMx updates released on September 27, 2023 introduced several new functions (see BIMx News). This article describes the Interactive Labels function, which further extends the capabilities of BIMx and brings BIM data closer to your fingertips. Al...

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How to transfer BIMx models to Android devices

Share the BIMx model on Graphisoft's BIMx Model Transfer Site Use Graphisoft's cloud service to upload, share and distribute BIMx models to your clients and other parties in the AEC workflow. Both the 3D only and the Hyper-model formats can be shared...

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Accurate Sun Positioning in BIMx

Sun positioning by date and time is now available in the sun settings palette on all platforms, with an enhanced, dynamic skybox:    Get the latest BIMx iOS app from the Apple App Store, BIMx Android from Google Play, BIMx Desktop from Microsoft Stor...

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How to use a Google Cardboard VR device with BIMx mobile

Google Cardboard is a virtual reality (VR) platform developed by Google for use with a head mount for a smartphone. The viewer is used by placing a smartphone into the back of it and viewing through the lenses in the front. Check-out our YouTube vide...

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Performance improvements in BIMx

Download the latest BIMx Desktop Viewer from Graphisoft's revamped download page. An update also arrived in Apple App Store.We highly recommend using Apple silicon computers based on our measurements. This article describes how loading time and 3D pe...

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Cast shadows in BIMx Mobile

More realistic visuals Realistic visuals are becoming increasingly important in architectural presentations. BIMx presents a visual quality enhancement for a more realistic look: the new Cast Shadows render mode! Explore the virtual building with thi...

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Access models and elements in BIMx Mobile Apps via hyperlinks

Easy data access is essential for streamlined communication. BIMx offers a custom hyperlink system for accessing models and locating 3D elements with a single tap — from outside the application. Insert such hyperlinks into any website, Facility Manag...

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Unlimited 3D model size in BIMx

BIMx mobile applications have been rebuild from scratch based on a new 3D engine. This article describes the most significant improvement: the Data Streaming technology, emphasizing its benefits to your BIMx experience. You can follow the latest BIMx...

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How to use the Smart Measure tool in BIMx

The Smart Measure tool allows you to measure length, area, and angles either in 2D or in 3D. It's a standard feature in BIMx on all platforms: Android, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, macOS, and Windows, and also in the web application on BIMx Model Transfer ...

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BIMx News

BIMx Updates 2025 Customizable Cut Plane, One-Handed Walk Mode Toggle, Hide 3D Elements and Layers on Desktop 2025. May 21. - BIMx iOS&iPadOS 2025.6651, BIMx Android 2025.6590, BIMx Desktop (Windows, macOS) 2025.6620 This is the first update ever tha...

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BIMx Licensing

BIMx is Graphisoft's multiplatform design presentation and collaboration solution. Read more about supported platforms here. In this article, you can learn which functionalities are available in BIMx on different platforms, about sign-in, Pro feature...

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How to Transfer Hyper-Models between BIMx Android Applications

The release of the next-generation BIMx brought many changes, so you might want to transfer your Hyper-models between BIMx Android applications. If you have your Hyper-models already stored either in cloud storage (such as BIMx Model Transfer site, G...

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About BIMx

BIMx by Graphisoft is a professional BIM project viewer and collaboration product featuring BIMx Hyper-model, a unique technology for integrated 2D & 3D building project navigation and easy access to embedded BIM data such as project&element informat...

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BIMx Frequently Asked Questions

Why BIMx? From the architect’s desk to onsite coordination, take your design with you wherever you go! Here are just a few examples of how BIMx can support your everyday BIM communication workflow. Access everywhere Synced Updates Smart measure Team ...

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How to Present with BIMx

Architects can present their designs in an easy way that will surely astonish their clients. BIMx supports Favorite saving and Presentation on all platforms: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and the web (BIMx Model Transfer). Table of ContentIntroductio...

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How to Transfer Hyper-Models between BIMx iOS Applications

The release of the next-generation BIMx brought many changes, so you might want to transfer your Hyper-models between BIMx, BIMx Lab, and BIMx PRO. If you have your Hyper-models already stored either in cloud storage (such as BIMx Model Transfer site...

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Presenting multiple models in one BIMx Hyper-model

Have you ever thought about what would be the best way to present design alternatives to Clients? Or did you have a Renovation project where you struggled with presenting different stages of the reconstruction? Search no more because BIMx Hyper-model...

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Graphisoft BIMcloud: Integrated Team Messaging from BIMx Mobile

Building-related communication between the designer/builder team can be fragmented. Using email or phone to make comments is cumbersome and separates the information from the model. That is why Graphisoft developed a solution to involve the builder t...

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How to Collect Logs from BIMx Mobile Application

Sometimes you may encounter difficulties signing in with your Graphisoft ID or connecting to a BIMcloud or a BIMcloud as a Service tenant in your BIMx application. In this case, if you ask your support team for help, your BIMx log files will make it ...

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How to transfer BIMx models to iOS devices

Share the BIMx Hyper-model on GRAPHISOFT's BIMx Model Transfer Site Use GRAPHISOFT's cloud service to upload, share and distribute BIMx models to your clients and other parties in the AEC workflow. Both the legacy 3D only and the Hyper-model formats ...

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Navigation in BIMx

Exploring the building on a mobile or desktop device is designed to be easy and intuitive. The best way to learn these methods is to try them out.The first part introduces the default navigation controls and then the customization options, focusing o...

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Print from BIMx (iOS)

BIMx Hyper-models can contain Documentation for the entire Project. It can come in handy to print out portions of this Documentation for the Client, a Contractor or other parties in the AEC workflow. BIMx on iOS introduces AirPrint that allows wirele...

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How to delete BIMx models from your iOS device

When your iPhone or iPad device is filled up with BIMx models you might want to clean up a bit by erasing the old, unused ones. You have two options to delete models from your BIMx app: Method 1 - Use swipe-delete in BIMx In the Models List swipe to ...

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