The June 2025 update includes a new geoprocessing tool to create simplified 3D models of Revit and IFC source files, addition of more supported file formats, and the ability to select only the formats you want to work with, as well as the extension of ArcGIS GeoBIM widgets into ArcGIS Experience Builder. See the ArcGIS GeoBIM Esri Community page for more details. Highlights are provided below.
Add Document Models (beta)
This tool was previously available and tested through the Early Adopter Program and is now open to all ArcGIS GeoBIM online users as beta.
- Create simplified 3D models from detailed geometry Revit and IFC files stored in Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or BIM 360.
- Three new ArcGIS GeoBIM items will be added to your content:
- A 3D feature layer that contains a Models multipatch layer that stores geometrical and project-specific information on the generated 3D models.
- A 3D object scene layer that contains a Models 3D object type layer that details the date and time of last cache, layer capabilities, and drawing information.
- A project web scene that contains the visual representation of the Models layer. This web scene can be added to apps for additional analyses and visualization purposes.
- Run the tool again for the latest design updates that have been published to ACC or BIM 360 projects.
- The speed of web scene rendering has been improved, as well as smooth navigation between ingested 3D model features.
- See the Add Document Models tool documentation to learn more.
New supported document formats
Expanded file compatibility in ArcGIS GeoBIM.
- Introduction of JPG, PDF, and DGN formats, in addition to the already supported DWG, IFC, and RVT formats.
- Ingest a wider collection of project documents into the ArcGIS environment.
- See the GeoBIM Esri Community post to view the matrix on supported file formats per software release version of ArcGIS GeoBIM.
- See Add Document Extents tool documentation to learn more.
Select file formats to be processed
This enhancement has been added to the Add Document Extents tool settings.
- Configure the tool to select specific formats to work with in ArcGIS GeoBIM.
- By default, DWG, IFC, and RVT formats are selected. Edit the file format selection to suit your requirements.
- This new setting can be used in conjunction with the Select Folders feature to create a granular view of project data in ArcGIS GeoBIM, enhancing focus on the information that is important.
Add thumbnails as attachments
This enhancement has also been added to the Add Document Extents tool settings.
- Allows you to include thumbnail attachments for ingested project documents from ACC or BIM 360.
- Thumbnails will be available in the Popup tool inside the Map widget, providing a quick visual guide of the BIM project data, allowing you to identify the specific file you want to work with.
- These snapshots are useful during stakeholder engagements or presentations to provide a visual overview of the selected feature.
Note:
Thumbnails will not display for the 3D models generated from the Add Document Models tool.
GeoBIM widgets in ArcGIS Experience Builder
ArcGIS GeoBIM's capabilities have now extended into ArcGIS Experience Builder.
- The Document Viewer, Document Explorer, and Link Explorer widgets can be linked to ACC or BIM 360 project data.
- You can create custom apps that are tailored to suit your specific project requirements.
- You can explore and use the key features of ArcGIS Experience Builder to create apps from predefined or blank templates.
- See Create ArcGIS Experience Builder apps with GeoBIM widgets to learn more.
Note:
A Contributor or higher ArcGIS user type is needed to use the GeoBIM widgets in ArcGIS Experience Builder apps. Learn more about user types.