Graphisoft BIMx vs p3d.in

Graphisoft BIMx brings layouts, 3D models, and BIM data together in a .bimx file for architects, engineers, construction teams, and clients. It supports game-like navigation through 3D models and links from Hyper-models to project documentation. BIMx Issues lets users mark up 2D and 3D views, with BCF-compliant issues. Presenter and Gallery support presentations and client exploration, while the Web Viewer can be embedded on a website. Users can inspect building-element details such as fire ratings and manufacturer-specific properties. Graphisoft says facility managers and owners can connect Facilities Management databases with models for maintenance. Models can be shared by web link through BIMx Model Transfer; private Hyper-model sharing is for Graphisoft Subscribers, SSA, and Forward users. BIMx is free on the web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Opening projects in the mobile and desktop apps requires a registered Graphisoft ID; without signing in, users can access sample content and one additional custom model. After sign-in, authentication can last up to one year with occasional online access, or up to seven days offline.

p3d.in is an online 3D model-sharing platform and community for animation and visualization projects. Models open in modern browsers without plugins and can be shared by link or embedded on websites with configurable viewer settings. Upload support includes OBJ with MTL files and textures, while the listed formats also include glTF, GLB, FBX, and STL. Hotspots can mark details, move the camera, show descriptions, control animations, and contain nested hotspots. Variants can hide or show model parts for different configurations, including product configurators described as requiring no coding. Compatible models can be viewed in augmented reality through a suitable Android or iOS camera without another app. Models may be public, unlisted, or private; unlisted links can be viewed by anyone with the URL, while private models are owner-only. Plus and higher accounts can use the JavaScript Embed API to control animations, textures, variants, camera movement, and hotspots in web apps. Basic is free with 100MB storage and model size. Plus costs $6 a month, and Premium costs $50 a month.