Getting Started with VIM Flex

VIM Flex is a Windows desktop application which lets you open, analyze, and compare VIM files. A VIM file is a snapshot of your BIM model which contains all the geometry and all the elements and parameters (and a whole lot more). You can create VIM files using the exporters for Revit, Navisworks, and IFC, as well as from VIM Enterprise.

System Requirements

Resource	Requirement
Operating System	Windows 11
CPU	Multi-core 2.20 GHz CPU or greater
Memory	16 GB DDR4 RAM or greater
GPU	NVIDIA 1080Ti, Quadro K600 or AMD equivalent or greater - Must be compatible with the Vulkan graphics API - Please ensure the latest graphics drivers are installed

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Put your computer in "Best Performance" mode for an optimal experience.

Setup

To install and run VIM Flex:

1. Ensure your computer meets the recommended system requirements above.

2. Download the VIM Desktop Installer

3. Run the installer executable.

4. Use one of the free VIM exporters for Revit, Navisworks, or IFC to create a VIM file and open it in VIM Flex. These exporters are installed with the VIM Desktop Installer alongside VIM Flex.

   • Creating a VIM file from Revit

   • Creating a VIM file from Navisworks

   • Creating a VIM file from IFC

5. With the VIM opened in VIM Flex, use the free Explore workflow to analyze VIM files quickly and easily.

   

6. Extra workflows like Diff and Mesh Audit require you to upgrade with a license key.