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How to Record and Share Issues Directly from BIMx Pro?

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During technical review processes for BIM models, whether in the office or on site, it is common to identify deviations, errors or queries about the model’s content. BIMx Pro lets you record these observations directly from an interactive model and share them in formats compatible with authoring software such as Archicad.

This functionality is exclusive to BIMx Pro. Users who only use the free version of BIMx will not be able to create or edit issues within the model. Access to BIMx Pro is granted through a specific licence or by belonging to a registered organisation with Pro rights enabled.

Target audience

  • Professionals who use BIMx Pro
  • BIM coordinators and quality-review leads
  • Clients, consultants and other stakeholders who review BIM models in a professional setting

Technical requirements

  • Model exported from Archicad, in Hyper-model format
  • The latest version of the BIMx app, installed from the App Store or Google Play
  • Pro features enabled via:
    • An individual BIMx Pro licence, or
    • Membership of an organisation with an active BIMcloud SaaS licence or similar
    • Having a Collaborate licence
  • Connection to BIMcloud (only if sending directly to Archicad)

Procedure

  1. Creating an issue
    Requirement: This functionality is only enabled for users with access to BIMx Pro.
    From the 3D model:
    1. Open the model in BIMx Pro, and select a model view


    2. Select a model component


    3. Activate the Create Issue command


    4. Optional: add an image to the issue.
      Add View (red): adds a capture from the active view
      Upload Image (green): adds an image from the device’s storage
      Open Camera (blue): adds a capture from the camera.


    5. A new issue will automatically be recorded with its associated view and selection.


  2. Editing the issue
    The fields available for editing include:
    • Title (red): assign an indicative and/or descriptive title
    • Description (green): explanatory text, instructions or technical queries


    • Attachments: To add model views or camera captures.


    • Graphic annotations made on saved views


  3. Export and sharing
    From the issue list, do the following:
    • Activate Select mode


    • Mark one or more issues
    • Choose one of the following export options:


    • Export method Functional description
      Send to Archicad Exclusive to Teamwork projects. Issues can be imported into Archicad 27.
      Save to Files Local export in .bcf format for later transfer.
      Share Direct sending of the .bcf file via email, AirDrop or other means.
      Use External IFC ID Enable if the model contains elements generated in software other than Archicad.
  4. Importing into authoring software
    1. In Archicad:
      1. Use the Import from BIMx Pro button, in the Issue Organizer


  5. In other cases:

    • Use the option for importing .bcf files

    • Compatible with Archicad and other environments that support the BCF standard

Verifying it worked

  • Confirm that the issue appears listed in BIMx Pro

  • If it was sent, verify that it appears in Archicad

  • For a .bcf file, verify it opens correctly in compatible software

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