DannyH Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I'm getting requests to provide a .bim drawing along with my regular .dwg drawing from some of my clients. In talking to others, I want a program that can take my two dimensional drawing from CAD LT and be able to make the changes in another program and then save it as a .bim . Anyone have a line on a inexpensive program. I'm just starting my research so I'm not savvy on any new 3D lingo yet. Thanks Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 LT is a 2D CAD program. Doesn't BIM require 3D models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyH Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 I'm looking for a program that can take my 2D and convert it into a 3D. I've heard of one that you can take a line and change it into a 3D object. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Even full AutoCAD can do that but the result would be a surface. Do BIM programs accept surfaces or must the 3D model be a solid? I would guess a solid would be required but I'm not sure. BIM is not only about the structure, or what goes into creating a building, but also about the life cycle of a building. There is a lot of data that should be included along with the model. How would you propose to add it? So you find a way to turn 2D into 3D but how do you create the database for all the information that defines the building (ex. - manufacturer's information about the roof shingles that will be used)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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