Open source WebGL viewer for IFC models

BIMsurfer.org is an open source viewer for the visualisation of IFC/BIM models based on WebGL. Get ready to surf your BIM just like you surf the web!


BIMsurfer is currently in public beta!

Please beware that this is a project on the move. We invite verybody to try this software but warn you that it might not work intuitive and fluently. This is an open source project and the developers do not have time to take your hand and help you. Please read the instructions and have some patiance while testing it. Have fun!



Run it yourself:

Get the source from github and read the instructions on the wiki and the Readme markdown

Requirements:
- A web browser with support for HTML5 Canvas and WebGL extension (Firefox4, Chrome 9+, ... mobile devices iPhone / iPad / Android later on).
- JSON input models. Get some example models from our site or;
- create your own models using version 1.1 (beta) of the open source BIMserver, or use the demoserver of BIMserver.org to do so (their demoserver is running a 'pretty' stable release that has the needed funcitonality as well).

PLEASE: Read the instructions on the wiki and the Readme markdown.


BIMsurfer is a creation of Rehno Lindeque.
Language: Javascript.
License: Affero.

Participate

The best way how to submit code to the project is to fork our repository at GitHub:
https://github.com/bimserver/BIMsurfer

Then prepare a new branch with a new feature and post a pull request. We will review your code and commit it into the official bimsurfer code base. Alternatively you can also attach a patch into our issue tracker, if your prefer this way of code submission.
We are looking forward to your contribution!

Sponsor

This project has big plans and potential. If you want to sponsor or finance this development, please contact us.

Embedding this software in closed source proprietary software is possible under specific circumstances. Please contact us for more info.

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