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Creating VIM Files from IFC Files

To convert IFC files to VIM files, you will need to download and install the latest version of VIM Desktop. The VIM IFC converter is installed with VIM Desktop.

  1. Open the VIM IFC converter from the Windows Start menu. If you are not currently signed in to your VIM Cloud account, click Sign In, enter your credentials, and click Sign In.
  2. Click the folder icon beside the IFC File field, select an IFC file, and click Open.
  3. Click the folder icon beside the VIM File field, choose a location, specify a File name, and click Save.
  4. Enable the Centered option if you want to base the origin on the average transform of each object.
  5. Click Start.
  6. When the export from Revit is complete, click the Open VIM button.
    Open VIM

The exported project is opened in VIM Desktop, where you can view the BIM and mesh data, and explore the 3D rendered project.

Opening VIM Files
Viewing BIM and Mesh Data
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