The is an interactive application by Graphisoft designed for the professional visualization and exploration of architectural "Hyper-models". It acts as a bridge between complex BIM (Building Information Modelling) authoring tools like Archicad and the diverse stakeholders—such as clients and contractors—who need to navigate the design without owning high-end CAD software. Core Functionality: The Hyper-Model
✅ However, you can and take screenshots ( PrtScn or OS snipping tool). bimx desktop viewer
| Feature | How to | |---------|--------| | | F5 or View → Full Screen | | Shadows | View → Shadows On/Off | | Edges | View → Edges → All / None / Profiles only | | Background | Settings → Background (Sky / Solid color / Gradient) | | Frame rate limit | Settings → Performance (helps on weaker PCs) | The is an interactive application by Graphisoft designed
| Not supported | |---------------| | Editing or modifying geometry | | Saving new views / markups | | Exporting to any format | | Clash detection (automated) | | Loading native .pln or .ifc – only .bimx | | Animations or sun study (static shadows only) | | Feature | How to | |---------|--------| |
BIMx Desktop Viewer is a that allows anyone to open, navigate, and interrogate BIMx models ( .bimx files) exported from ARCHICAD. It bridges the gap between BIM authors and project stakeholders (clients, consultants, contractors) who need to explore the model without editing it.
While the BIMx mobile app is famous for showing clients models on iPads at the construction site, the Desktop Viewer offers distinct advantages: