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3D BIM Design
BricsCAD Platinum supports an optional add-on that models buildings in 3D using BIM (building
information modeling). Any 3D solid can be used with the BIM model, whether created in BricsCAD
or imported from other software. BricsCAD imports and edits BIM models from other CAD systems
using the IFC format.
The BIM module provides commands specific to architectural design, and is available for purchase
from . Commands shown in blue are new since the last edition of this book.
Building Information Modeling Commands
bimAttachComposition attaches BIM compositions (wall styles) to solids
bimCheck reports the number of BIM entities in drawings
bimClassify classifies entities as a wall, slab, column, beam, window, or door
bimConnect creates L-connections between two solids
bimDrag extends walls or slabs; modifies their thickness
bimExport exports the model to an .ifc file, which contains all 3D geometric and BIM-related data
bimFlip flips starting faces of compositions; mirrors inserts like windows and doors
bimGetStatisticalData reports statistics data of BIM objects in the current drawing
bimIfcImport imports IFC files
bimInsert inserts window and doors
bimList reports DXF-style data on BIM entities in drawings
bimReposition repositions inserts (doors, windows) in the faces of solids
bimRoom defines a room by clicking inside a room area or by selecting a 3D solid
bimSection creates sections from BIM models
bimSectionOpen opens drawing files related to BIM sections
bimSectionUpdate exports BIM sections; also updates BIM sections
bimSkpImport imports SKP SketchUp files with optional stitching
bimSpatialLocations opens the Buildings & Stories Manager for sites, buildings, and stories
bimSplit automatically separates segmented solids, or by selection of cutting faces
bimUpdateRoom executes room-finding algorithm to redefine rooms, such as if new walls are added
bimUpdateThickness reapplies overall thickness of compositions to solids
bimWindowArray places an array of inserts, such as windows and doors
bimWindowPrint imprints 2D window and door outlines into walls
bimWindowUpdate updates openings made by windows and doors when their
definition changes
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