BIMx Web Viewer

Overview

BIMx Web Viewer is a browser viewer for BIMx Hyper-models that link project drawings with BIM data and 3D models. It is best suited to project teams and stakeholders who need to review or present a prepared model without installing a viewer. Its focused review tools and free access are appealing, provided the viewer’s browser is supported and any required Pro access is in place.

Key features

Hyper-models connect 2D project documentation with embedded BIM data and 3D models, letting reviewers move between related project material in one viewer. They are generated in Archicad or DDScad and can be published locally, to BIMx Model Transfer, to BIMcloud, or elsewhere. That makes BIMx a practical choice for teams sharing work prepared in those tools; it is a viewer, not a substitute for authoring the Hyper-model.

The Measure tool supports length, angle, and area measurements in 2D, and measurement guides in 3D. That gives reviewers a way to check drawings and orient themselves in the model, though the 3D capability is described as guidance rather than the same set of direct measurements available in 2D. Presentations can cycle automatically through Gallery views or Favorites, which suits guided walkthroughs. Favorites are saved in the browser and are not included with a shared Hyper-model, so a saved presentation setup does not follow the project to other viewers.

Markup and measurement tools support review work. BIMx Pro adds the ability to hide 3D elements, control layer visibility, and customize the cut plane. Model Transfer access to Pro features requires membership in an eligible company and a Graphisoft ID sign-in, so teams should confirm that access before relying on those controls.

Pricing

Free: 0.00 USD per free. The browser viewer is free to use, making it suitable for stakeholders who need to inspect or present Hyper-models without a paid viewing plan. Model Transfer Pro features are conditional on eligible company membership and Graphisoft ID sign-in; the free price does not remove that access requirement.

Platforms

BIMx is listed for web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, and supports .bimx files. Browser compatibility is narrower than the platform list suggests: the maker lists Chrome, Edge, and Firefox for Windows; Safari, Chrome, and Firefox for macOS; and Chrome for Android. iOS and iPadOS are unsupported on the system requirements page, so mobile Apple users should not assume browser access will work. When BIMx Web is embedded in BIMcloud, the browser must connect to BIMcloud over HTTPS, with localhost as an exception for on-premises use.

Who it's for

BIMx serves architects, engineers, construction teams, clients, and other project stakeholders. It is strongest when those groups need browser access to a prepared Hyper-model, a way to check 2D measurements, or a guided view presentation. It is a poorer fit for people who need an unrestricted general-purpose viewer or who depend on browser access from iOS or iPadOS.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Browser viewing avoids requiring every reviewer to install a program, while keeping linked documentation and 3D project content together.
• Pro: 2D measurement tools and automatic presentations support both checking and explaining a project.
• Con: Favorites stay in the browser and are not shared with the Hyper-model, limiting their use as a team-wide presentation setup.
• Con: iOS and iPadOS browser support is absent from the maker's system requirements, despite iOS appearing among supported platforms.
• Con: Model Transfer Pro controls depend on eligible company membership and Graphisoft ID sign-in.

Alternatives

3D Model Viewer Software is the broader category for comparing viewers. Choose Sketchfab instead when its Basic plan’s 50MB maximum file size per model or wider platform coverage, including Linux and API, fits the job; its Pro plan is 15.00 USD per month, billed per month billed yearly. Graphisoft BIMx is another free app and browser viewer for BIMx; its listed app access requires a Graphisoft account on iOS, Android, and desktop. Choose Marmoset Viewer if you want the viewer included with Toolbag versions 2.07 and newer. Dalux offers a free Field Basic punch-list tool with unlimited tasks and up to 3 active projects or buildings under free-use terms, making it a more relevant choice for that workflow. Nanome may suit a reader whose needs match its free Starter / Free Web Seat limits: 3 workspaces, 1 project, 50 MARA credits, 5 most recent files, and 7 days of chat history. OmniView 3D is an alternative when its Starter plan’s 3 models, 100 MB storage, supported STEP, GLB, OBJ, and FBX formats, and 3-day auto-delete terms fit. Open IFC Viewer is a free option for IFC viewing on Linux, macOS, or Windows. 3D Viewer Online may fit a web-only workflow needing up to 10 models at 50 MB each on its free Regular plan.

Verdict

Choose BIMx Web Viewer when a project team needs free browser access to a prepared BIMx Hyper-model, with linked drawings, 3D content, measurement, and presentation tools in one place. Look elsewhere if you need dependable iOS or iPadOS browser access, or if your workflow depends on Pro controls without the required company membership.