I have just posted an update to the buildingSMART International Standards Implementation Database. The update includes over 60 changes, including 36 new application entries. A few other URL corrections and name changes have been made to other products, as well as some updates to support.
Please take time to review and let me know if you see any errors or omissions. Generally, I don’t post support information unless it comes from the application developer directly, or is referenced on the application’s website or in official documentation.
I’m excited because the database expands to over 230 tools/apps, returning to a significant number after a purge a couple of years ago to bring it up-to-date for the new technical website.
Great job @jwouellette! A few minor corrections: BlenderBIM supports both IFC2x3 and IFC4, though it defaults to IFC4. I also believe that FreeCAD supports BCF, but @yorik can perhaps confirm the extent of this.
Edit: In addition, there is also the BIMTester utility, IFCDiff utility, IFCClash utility (note: not packaged for Windows, but runs as a Python script in Linux), and IFCCOBie utility (Facility Management). See the list here: https://blenderbim.org/download.html they are standalone headless utilities which can be used with any BIM server.
Edit2: BIMSurfer under the vendor/developer column has a link to bimsurfer.org which is a dead link. To be consistent, you can label it “*open source” like you have labeled the others, since it is licensed under the MIT license. There are actually three versions of BIMSurfer each with pros and cons (v1, v2, and v3) but all are open source under the MIT license).
Posted another update today. There are now 316 entries! Some errors have been corrected and updates made to the capabilities of some products. I did post on LinkedIn, but please let others know and provide any feedback or information on other products that should be listed or have current info corrected.
GstarCAD seems to be in the process of certification for IFC 2x3. People quickly will pick this up as “this is certified so it’s probabbly good. Bsi says so.” …
Also, Pilot-BIM from ASCON is a project management software that supports both IFC2x3 and IFC4. “Data server” & “Project Management” categories, and “Project Collaboration” sub-category are suitable for it.
Solarius PV is the professional software for technical design and economic analysis for any type of photovoltaic system connected to national electricity grids (grid-connected).
I’ve uploaded a large update to the database today. Besides the ACCA additions, there were several others. We’re now up to 410 entries!
Eventually, columns for upcoming standards (openCDE for Docs and IDS) will be added, once they are official Candidate Standards. This will require more input from the developers themselves and end users actively engaged in their use.
One remaining concern I have is the “Category > Sub-category” designation/classification. Classification is always tough, because you want it to be uniquely informative without being too verbose. If anyone has ideas about possible future modifications to the current system, please feel free to discuss here. The intent would be creating a software classification system that would be easy to manage, apply, and search… without being too verbose/granular.
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