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Overview of models & BIM


Advantage of the model viewer in buildagil

In buildagil, models form the central basis for collaboration in the project. All participants can open, view and check models directly in the viewer and link them to tasks, views or comments. The application is specially designed for coordination on the model, without any additional software. By saving model views, assigning tasks or creating cuts, models can be used specifically to clarify content and control processes efficiently. Even large and complex models can be easily filtered, searched or merged. In addition, models and BCF / model tasks can be exchanged with external programs or platforms or viewed in virtual reality.


Overview model viewer

  1. Opening the model in the local app
  2. Download the model file to the local device
  3. Rename / Change status / Open the folder of the file
  4. Further options (Open the folder / Display visibility / Create a personal task / Create a task / Creating information / Creating a conversation / Sending the model to external contacts / Displaying the version history / Copy link to the model)
  5. Open the model in a separate tab / minimize the window / close the window
  6. Showing and hiding the object explorer (Overview of models, floors, etc.)
  7. Opening the model views
  8. Opening the floor plan navigation
  9. Open & display BCF / model tasks and journal entries
  10. Adding further models
  11. Folding in / out the model structure
  12. Show / hide objects
  13. Browse the model
  14. Filter the model
  15. Changing the model structure
  16. Navigation bar
  17. Navigation cube (select the sides or edges to customize the view)



Opening & editing models

Open & display models

Models can be uploaded directly in the documents in buildagil and opened in the model viewer. Various file formats are supported, e.g. IFC, GLB or point clouds (E57, LAZ). Further information on opening models can be found in the following article: Opening models.


Measure & Cut

Various measurement functions are available for analysis, including distance, area or point measurement. Cuts can be used to focus on specific divisions in the model. Further information on measuring & cutting in the model can be found in the following article: Measure & cut in the model.


Navigation in the model

The model can be navigated using the mouse, keyboard or floor plan navigation. Further information on navigation in the model can be found in the following article: Navigation in the model.


BCF - / model tasks

Model tasks can be created directly from each model section with a link to the model view. Further information on the BCF / model tasks can be found in the following article: Create & display BCF / model tasks.


Model combinations

Several partial models can be combined to form a model compilation. These can be saved, colored or specifically edited. PDF plans can also be overlaid and integrated. You can find further information on model combinations in the following articles: Model compositions & editing, Overlay of plans & models.


Filter & search models

Models can be filtered and searched according to classes, objects or certain properties. You can find more information on filtering & searching models in the following article: Filter & search models.


Interfaces & connections

Models from buildagil can be used with other applications or exchanged.


Model processing with CAD

With the Archicad and Revit app, project content can be viewed from buildagil and model sections can be opened directly in CAD. Further information on model editing with CAD can be found in the following articles: Model editing with Archicad, Model editing with Revit.


Model testing

With the integration of Solibri and buildagil, collision checks, rule-based reviews, quality checks, etc. Can be executed. Further information on evaluating & checking models with Solibri can be found in the following article: Evaluate & check models with Solibri.


Virtual Reality

With the interface to Vrex, models can be viewed with a virtual reality headset. Further information on viewing models in VR with Vrex can be found in the following article: Viewing models in VR with Vrex.


Model exchange with platforms

With document exchange, the complete model, plan and document structure from buildagil is displayed directly in Revizto, Trimble Connect or big. You can find more information on model exchange with other platforms in the following articles: Model exchange with Revizto, Model exchange with Trimble Connect, Model exchange with big.

Updated on: 15/11/2025