For the first time ever, Android users will be able access the 3D viewer app and use it to demonstrate projects and models through the ultimate communication and presentation tool for BIM projects.
Originally a standalone viewer for PC and Mac, BIMx is now also available on iOS and Android devices. While the add-on to ArchiCAD required to produce the BIMx models must be purchased, the viewers on mobile devices are free (you can download them from the Mac App Store or Google Play Store). Viewing the models on a PC or Mac requires either a free desktop viewer or the self-executing .exe or .app model file.
Now, Android users can enjoy the same benefits BIMx offers to iOS users, by downloading the player. With BIMx, GRAPHISOFT puts BIM into the hands of all stakeholders not actively involved in the actual creation of the BIM model such as contractors, builders, clients, owners, and principals of design practices.
GRAPHISOFT also created a Facebook-integrated BIMx community and the new Model Transfer site to help spread this innovative technology among architects, clients and all other stakeholders. This online community gives architects with either a commercial or educational license a platform where 3D interactive building models can be shared and discussed. Facebook functions such as comments, likes and share remain present and can be extended with customized functions for filtering models, searching models using key-words or finding uploaded models of specific users, architects or clients. BIMx models can be uploaded, browsed and downloaded by non-Facebook users as well; only “liking” and “commenting” requires Facebook registration.
The BIMx Model Transfer Service is a brand new “cloud service” offered to BIMx users with an active ArchiCAD Software Services Agreement. Users are entitled to 1 GB free cloud storage space with each commercial BIMx license they own. For more security, users can also password protect their files.
The BIMx Model Transfer Service is a brand new “cloud service” offered to BIMx users with an active ArchiCAD Software Services Agreement. Users are entitled to 1 GB free cloud storage space with each commercial BIMx license they own. For more security, users can also password protect their files.
via: ArchiCADwiki page on BIMx / GRAPHISOFT