BIMx Desktop Viewer vs OmniView 3D

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.

OmniView 3D lets industrial teams upload CAD models, view them interactively and share them through browser links. Recipients can open shared models on mobile, tablet or desktop without an account or software installation. Listed formats include STEP, IGES, GLB, glTF, OBJ, FBX, STL, PLY, DAE, 3DS, 3MF, DXF, AMF and OFF. Viewing tools include exploded assemblies, automatic dimensions, annotations, hologram mode and interactive catalogs. Models can be embedded with an iframe or shared by URL; listed integrations include ecommerce platforms and sales CRMs. The free Starter plan includes three models and 100 MB, with a watermark and automatic deletion of shared models after three days. Pro costs $59 a month excluding tax, and Business costs $179 a month excluding tax. Both paid plans offer a three-day trial requiring a payment card. Proprietary CAD files such as SolidWorks must be exported as STEP, and native IFC import is not available.