Update to BIMx (in case you missed it)

(on iOS and Android)

http://blog.cadimage.com/2013/03/graphisoft-releases-feature-upgrade-to-bimx-mobile/

· Real-time 3D Cutaway function;
· Improved rendering technology;
· Increased performance.

With the real-time 3D Cutaway function, users can dynamically cut the BIMx model with a horizontal cutting plane. This offers a floor plan-like overview of the entire model allowing users to locate internal model parts that may be hard to find using the explore method. 3D Cutaway provides an easy-to-understand view for non-professional viewers.

BIMx

http://www.archicadwiki.com/BIMx

BIMx is now available for office use.
The steps for saving out a model for adding on to a iPad are contained in the following link:
http://www.archicadwiki.com/BIMx/Workflow

Communicating your design using iOS and Android

Recently two interesting products have been launched - what do you think?

BIMx

• Add on to ArchiCAD, exports a 3D model to a suitable format (care must be exercised in model size etc)
• App on mobile device allows for navigating 3D model in real time
• Navigation controls even allow for stairs etc to give a lifelike experience
• The whole model can be accessed 
• http://www.graphisoft.com/products/bim-explorer/

iVisit3D

• Contained within Artlantis 4.0, exports rendered views and plans to a suitable format
• App on mobile device allows for navigating linked 3D panoramas, including rendered floor plans showing locations
• As all rendering has already been done to the quality of a typical Artlantis rendering, there is less work for the device to do.
• Only nominated panoramas can be accessed. There is no need to work on parts of the model that will remain unseen from the selected locations.
• http://artlantis.com/1224_abvent-announces-artlantis-featuring-ivisit-3d.html
• http://itunes.apple.com/en/app/ivisit-3d-lite/id465950816?mt=8
• http://www.ivisit3d.com/