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BIM Explorer help

Help centre

How every part of BIM Explorer works, from opening your first IFC model to the BOQ. The same topics as Help in the app, for BIM Explorer 1.5.

Help topics

Getting startedOpen an IFC model or the sample building, reopen models from the library, large files and the interface language. Navigating and viewingOrbit, pan and zoom, named views, display modes, the right panel, measuring and PNG snapshots. Inspecting the modelSelect elements and read their properties, load more than one model, colour by any property and run the quantity check. Floor plansFree floor plans on screen, cut at the height you choose, and storey plans to vector PDF with BIM Explorer Pro. BCF issues and sectionsCreate BCF issues with a viewpoint, the section plane and a snapshot, export BCF 2.1 or 3.0, and import issues with Pro. IDS and clash checksCheck models against an IDS file or the UK check pack, and find clashes between models or IFC classes. Part of BIM Explorer Pro. Takeoff and the BOQQuantities by IFC type or storey, the BOQ workbook, IFC objects linked to each row, and undo. Part of BIM Explorer Pro. Compare and exportCompare two issues of a model and export CSV, JSON and HTML reports. Part of BIM Explorer Pro. Commands, Console and your dataThe command palette, the Console event log and where BIM Explorer keeps your models. Keyboard shortcutsEvery keyboard shortcut and mouse control in BIM Explorer 1.5.

Prefer to watch? The how-to guides show the common jobs step by step.

Frequently asked questions

Is BIM Explorer's help in the app too?

Yes. Click Help in the top bar or press F1 (or ?) for the same topics, and press Ctrl+K to find any feature by name.

How do I get help with something not covered here?

Email support@metre2.co.uk - a person reads every message - or use the feedback button in the app.

Which version is this help for?

BIM Explorer 1.5. See What's new for what changed in each version.