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Installing VIM Enterprise

VIM Enterprise projects

If you have previous versions of VIM Desktop or VIM Enterprise installed, they will be updated to the current version when you run the latest installers.

Step 1: Download and Extract the VIM Enterprise Installer Package​

  • Download the latest VIM Enterprise Installer Package from the Release Notes page.

  • Once you have downloaded the VIM Enterprise Installer Package, right-click to extract its contents into a folder of your choosing.

  • The following files are included with the VIM Enterprise Installer Package:

    • VIM Enterprise.pdf — information and video links to get you started with VIM Enterprise.
    • VIM-Enterprise-Setup-vx.x.xx.exe — installer for VIM Enterprise.
    • VIM-Setup-vx.x.xx.exe — installer for VIM Desktop.
    • BimAudit-RVT-SQLx.x.x-Ux.x.x-DMx.x.x.pbix — sample Power BI report template used to analyze your Revit models. The following is a breakdown of the naming scheme:
      • SQLx.x.x - The minimum VIM SQL schema version compatible with this Power BI report template.
      • Ux.x.x - The minimum version of VIM Ultra compatible with this Power BI report template (if using VIM Ultra).
      • DMx.x.x - The Power BI data model version.
    • BimAudit-IFC-SQLx.x.x-Ux.x.x-DMx.x.x.pbix - sample Power BI report template used to analyze your IFC models. The naming scheme described above applies here.
    • vimviewer.x.x.x.pbiviz - the VIM Power BI Custom Visual, allowing you to visualize your 3D model in your report. This file is provided in case you need to manually update previously customized reports.

  • You will also require the VIM Enterprise license string which is provided to you by a customer service representative.

Step 2: Install VIM Desktop​

Double-click on the VIM-Setup-vx.x.xx.exe installer file. For more information, see the VIM Desktop Getting Started guide.

Step 3: Install VIM Enterprise​

Double-click on the VIM-Enterprise-Setup-vx.x.xx.exe installer file.

Step 4: Configure the VIM Enterprise License​

Your VIM license string will have been emailed to you by a customer service representative.

  1. Open VIM Enterprise. The VIM License dialog is automatically displayed the first time you open VIM Enterprise.
  2. Browse to the .license file which has been downloaded and onto your filesystem. You can also paste your license string into the licence field.
  3. Click Save.
    VIM license

Step 5: Install Power BI Desktop​

Use the following link to Install Power BI Desktop.

Step 6: Configuring IT resources​

Before you can create a project, you may need to configure a few IT resources depending on your setup. We provide a few common Setup Options here.

Step 7: Create your Projects​

Follow the steps below to create your projects.

Global Settings​

Global Settings for VIM Enterprise are located on the Settings tab.

  • VIM License — To update an expired license, click Update, paste the new license string, and then click Save. The license expiry date and number of projects are updated on the Settings page.
  • Close Minimizes to Tray — Enable this setting if you have scheduled project runs. When you close VIM Enterprise it is minimized to the Windows System Tray and remains running in the background. NOTE: If this option is enabled, before uninstalling VIM Enterprise you will need to right-click on the VIM Enterprise icon minimized on the Windows Taskbar and choose Exit.
  • Concurrent Project Runs — Limits the number of concurrent project runs to avoid potential computer resource issues.
Settings