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Description

Open IFC Viewer is a powerful open-source application designed for exploring and interacting with IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) files, which are essential in building information modeling. This tool offers various visualization methods, including a tree structure that allows users to traverse the hierarchical components of IFC models, displaying the attributes of each node. Advanced searching capabilities enable users to quickly locate specific instances by their type or global identifier, facilitating the tracking of references throughout the model elements. Furthermore, Open IFC Viewer is equipped with a validation plugin that checks the model's accuracy against schema standards, ensuring attribute consistency and maintaining structural integrity. Users have the flexibility to highlight, isolate, or conceal objects in the scene, as well as adjust lighting settings to improve the overall visualization of the model. The software also features an interactive instance viewer that provides insights into entity definitions and their corresponding attribute values as outlined in the IFC files, making it a versatile tool for professionals in the field. Overall, Open IFC Viewer not only enhances the viewing experience but also supports effective model analysis and validation.

Description

OpenBuildings Designer, previously known as AECOsim Building Designer, is Bentley's comprehensive solution for multi-discipline building information modeling (BIM). It enables users to explore, innovate, and expedite the design and construction of buildings more efficiently than ever before. With the ability to design, analyze, document, and visualize structures of varying sizes and complexities, it enhances communication of design intent while overcoming obstacles between different building disciplines and teams located in different regions. The software empowers users to advance their building information modeling practices, leading to quicker project delivery and increased assurance in aspects such as design integrity, workflow efficiency, and overall productivity. By fostering collaboration among architects, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineers through a unified set of tools and processes, it streamlines project management. Furthermore, users can seamlessly integrate information from various formats and confidently tackle projects of all scales, ensuring that their design intentions are communicated clearly with customizable and dependable deliverables. This comprehensive approach ultimately transforms the building design process, making it more cohesive and effective.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

CATIA Yes 
Civil Designer Yes 
Inventor Yes 
MicroStation No 
Navisworks Yes 
Revit Yes 
Revizto No 
SOLIDWORKS Yes 
dRofus Yes 

Integrations

CATIA No 
Civil Designer No 
Inventor No 
MicroStation Yes 
Navisworks No 
Revit No 
Revizto Yes 
SOLIDWORKS No 
dRofus No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Open Design Alliance

Founded

1998

Country

United States

Website

openifcviewer.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Bentley Systems

Founded

1984

Country

United States

Website

www.bentley.com/en/products/product-line/building-design-software/openbuildings-designer

Product Features

BIM

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
Change Management No 
Collaboration No 
Conflict Tracking No 
Design Modeling No 
Document Management No 
For Facility Management No 
Mobile Access No 
Scheduling No 

Product Features

BIM

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
Change Management No 
Collaboration No 
Conflict Tracking No 
Design Modeling Yes 
Document Management Yes 
For Facility Management No 
Mobile Access No 
Scheduling No 

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