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BIMx Desktop Viewer

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What it is

BIMx Desktop Viewer is a free Windows and macOS application for exploring BIMx Hyper-models alongside linked 2D project documentation and embedded BIM data. Markers and hyperlinks connect locations in documents with the 3D model and are created during export. Smart Measure provides length, angle, and area measurements in 2D, plus measurement guides in 3D. Users can export a current layout, an entire layout book, or a 3D view to PDF. Display controls include field of view, perspective or parallel projection, shading, sun position, and anti-aliasing. Hyper-models can be generated in Archicad or DDScad and published locally, to BIMx Model Transfer, BIMcloud, or another location. They can also open in a browser through a web link without installing an app. Graphisoft says BIMx Issues support markup of 2D and 3D views and BCF compliance. Facility managers and owners can access Facilities Management databases through the BIM model. Minimum desktop requirements are 4 GB RAM and 5 GB free disk space; Windows 11 or macOS 10.15 are listed.

Spec sheet

Purpose
BIMx Desktop lets users explore BIMx Hyper-models alongside linked 2D project documentation and embedded BIM data.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.graphisoft.com
Headquarters
Budapest, HungaryRead 28 Sep 2026 · help.graphisoft.com
Founded
1982Read 28 Sep 2026 · help.graphisoft.com
Company
Graphisoft says it was founded in 1982 and is headquartered at Graphisoft Park in Budapest, Hungary.Read 5 Oct 2026 · graphisoft.com
Display controls
Display settings include field of view, perspective or parallel projection, shading, sun position, and anti-aliasing.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.graphisoft.com
Download and updates
The store apps are available free, and the Windows and Mac apps update automatically through Microsoft Store and Apple App Store when automatic updates are enabled.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.graphisoft.com
Facilities data
Graphisoft says facility managers and owners can access and integrate Facilities Management databases using the BIM model.Read 5 Oct 2026 · graphisoft.com
Issue coordination
Graphisoft says BIMx Issues support markup of 2D or 3D views and are BCF compliant.Read 5 Oct 2026 · graphisoft.com
Legacy installer
Archicad 27 was the last main version to include an installer for BIMx Desktop Viewer.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.graphisoft.com
Measurement
Smart Measure provides length, angle, and area measurements in 2D, and measurement guides in 3D.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.graphisoft.com
Model access
Graphisoft says BIMx Hyper-models can be viewed in a browser through a web link without installing or downloading an app.Read 5 Oct 2026 · graphisoft.com
Model navigation
Markers and hyperlinks connect relevant parts of the 2D documentation and 3D model, and are generated during export.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.graphisoft.com
Model publishing
BIMx Hyper-models can be generated in Archicad or DDScad and published locally, to BIMx Model Transfer, to BIMcloud, or to another location.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.graphisoft.com
PDF export
Users can export a current layout, the entire layout book, or a 3D view to PDF.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.graphisoft.com
Private sharing
Graphisoft Subscribers, SSA, and Forward users can create and share private BIMx Hyper-models.Read 5 Oct 2026 · graphisoft.com
Support limits
Graphisoft says Windows 10 is installable but unsupported for BIMx Desktop, with no guarantee of functionality, updates, fixes, or technical support for that OS.Read 5 Oct 2026 · graphisoft.com
System requirements
Graphisoft lists 4 GB RAM and 5 GB free disk space as minimum requirements, with Windows 11 or macOS 10.15 listed for Desktop.Read 5 Oct 2026 · graphisoft.com

Plans and prices

BIMx Desktop Free Free desktop viewer · Windows and macOS Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.graphisoft.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free desktop viewer
  • 2D and 3D measurement tools
  • PDF export for layouts and views
  • Browser viewing through web links
  • BCF-compliant issue markup

Limits

  • Windows 10 is unsupported
  • Requires 4 GB RAM and 5 GB disk space
  • Archicad 27 was the last version with a desktop installer
  • Private sharing is limited to listed subscriber groups

Who it suits

It suits people reviewing BIMx Hyper-models and linked project documents on Windows or macOS. Facility managers, owners, and teams using Archicad or DDScad can use the listed model and coordination features.

Verdict

BIMx Desktop Viewer provides free model navigation, measurement, PDF export, display controls, and issue markup across Windows and macOS. Check operating-system support and sharing eligibility before deployment.

Where Specifiction places it

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