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xBIM Xplorer

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Spec sheet

Purpose
xBIM Xplorer is a free, open-source IFC viewer created to demonstrate the capabilities of the xBIM Toolkit.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xbim.net
Intended users
Xbim says the AEC sector is its core industry and describes working with main contractors and consultancies on BIM data.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xbim.net
Integrations
Available plugins include BuildingSmart BCF production and viewing, COBie export, BuildingSmart mvdXML validation, and NBS DPoW validation; COBie export and NBS DPoW validation are marked beta with known issues.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.xbim.net
Support
The documentation directs users to the Xbim Xplorer repository issues page for feedback and questions.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.xbim.net
Display controls
Users can show or hide parts of a building and view a model in 360 degrees.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xbim.net
Export
The product page says users can export IFC files as .ifcXML and ifcZIP files.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xbim.net
Installation updates
The digitally signed precompiled installer uses a modified version of Squirrel.Windows to keep the installed version up to date when launched.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.xbim.net
Maker headquarters
Xbim Ltd lists its mailing address as 11 Lansdowne Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, NE3 1HN.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xbim.net
Model operations
Listed features include IFC stripping and federated model loading, with federated loading marked beta and known to have issues.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.xbim.net
Model support
The Windows application can load IFC2x3 and IFC4 models.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.xbim.net
Model viewing
Users can open and view IFC files and navigate a model to inspect building information such as roof thickness and door counts.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xbim.net
Privacy and security
Xbim's privacy policy says it strives to protect personal data using commercially acceptable means but cannot guarantee absolute security.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xbim.net
Validation and extraction
Listed features include IFC schema validation and querying syntax for data extraction.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.xbim.net
Windows version
The downloadable Xplorer is a .NET Windows application running on WPF.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.xbim.net

Plans and prices

xBIM Xplorer Free Free, open-source IFC viewer · standalone and web versions Read 9 Oct 2026 · xbim.net

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