Are you on the lookout for a tool to share your models online? Look no more. The easiest possible way to share 3D visualisations of your designs is BIMer. It’s easy to use. It’s available online. And most of all it’s FREE…
BIMer is the result of a fully committed, skilled and driven team of programmers and architects. Our goal was to provide a tool that would make sharing visualisation of IFC based Building Information Models (BIM) between architects and their clients easy and efficient. BIMer is a web based application for sharing IFC files available at http://www.bimer.eu/ which due to its mobility simplifies the communication between the designer and the stakeholder. And best of all it is FREE.
What part of the BIM process does the BIMer support and what you can gain from using BIMer?
Pre-design and design phase
Once you’ve gathered your client’s requirements and prepared the schematic architectural model using your design tool of choice, you can let your client view the model via a web browser by uploading the model to BIMer and sending the client a link to your work. At this point your client has a clear picture of your concept and the entire proposed schematics, and can offer thoughts on the design, so you can make all the necessary tweaks and enter into the design phase. Periodical updates of your model will show your client the progress you are making on the design, so they can offer their feedback on the changes you are making.
Available online
BIMer provides the ability to access 3D virtual BIM models via a web browser. There is no need to install any additional software on a client’s computer. With this, there is no restriction on a device type, as long as the device has a modern web browser that supports WebGL installed. With this restriction gone, the model is available from any place on the globe as long as it has an Internet connection. The client can view your work on a smartphone, on a tablet, on a computer or on a Smart TV, whatever device is on hand, wherever in the world.
Easy to use
The Dynamic Solutions team has been working very hard to make sure that the BIMer is easy to use and intuitive. BIMer offers your clients the ability to view and interact with your models without the need for any significant training, nor any specialist software being installed on their devices. The User Interface is designed to make the workflow fast, intuitive and productive. One can have a virtual walk around the model and change angles and perspectives. Focus on a part of the model that needs to be checked by filtering out objects belonging to particular IFC Categories to visually inspect hidden objects. It is possible to turn the whole model transparent in order to discover what was once hidden. BIMer also enables viewing of the model hierarchy and object properties.
Easy sharing
BIMer is a quick and convenient tool to share your models with clients. Of course the time required to upload and convert the model depends on its size, however, once the model is uploaded, sharing it is as simple as providing one with a link to a website. No more headache with attaching large files to an email.
True representation
We put a lot of effort into ensuring that the model visualisation is as close to your model as possible and all materials, colours and lightning are faithfully represented. We make it our priority to present your work in the way that you’ve intended.
Quick turnaround
Any design work needs to be performed in iterations. Engaging your client from the early stage allows you to go in the right direction with the design from the very beginning. Sharing your work repeatedly allows you to have short iterations and constantly verify if the chosen direction is correct.
Detailed feedback
The customer is able to see the design from all the angles, thus he is able to see more than when receiving a picture rendered from a model. The client has a chance to take a virtual walk through the site and notice more details regarding your design. This gives them tools to provide you with detailed feedback, which is so important in order to get the design right.
OpenBIM
BIMer supports open Industry Foundation Class (IFC) model files. If your programme of choice for designing supports saving to an OpenBIM standard, then you can use our tool to share it online. Currently BIMer supports models saved in IFC format 2×3 and zipped IFC 2×3. The next release will provide support for the 2×4 version of IFC files.
Enrich your online portfolio
With BIMer it is possible to embed the visualisation of a BIM model on a website. For anyone who wishes to provide a better comprehension of the model to potential clients, regardless if it is a manufacturer or an architect or a company that sells home plans, your clients would not need to rely on photos and renderings. They would be able to view the model visualisation on your website before downloading it or purchasing the design.
Next release and your feedback
We are continuously working on enhancing BIMer. We would like to implement features that will be useful for you. Our plans for the features in the next release include commenting elements of the model, allowing you to have a portfolio with your models and the effective management of your projects. We listen closely to our clients and want to make BIMer suit their needs. This is why we value your feedback! It is invaluable for us to know how you find our tool. What would make it better? Does it solve any of your problems? We want to hear from you, whether you like BIMer or not so much. Email info@bimer.eu to let us know what you think.
Marta Cukierman
Chief Executive Officer
Dynamic Solutions
Tel: +48 609 618 838
info@bimer.eu
