BIMcollab Zoom is a fast and intuitive model checker that offers rule-based data and geometry checks and information takeoffs.
Integrate model viewing and checking into your issue management workflow for efficient clash management. Share requirements, checking rules, and takeoffs with BIMcollab online project and involve your stakeholders with customized Smart Views.
Free vs Full license mode
The setup process for the Zoom desktop application is identical in both Free and Full license modes, up to the point where you need to retrieve the license.
Free mode which provides IFC viewing and basic issue management. Once you have downloaded the Zoom desktop application, your session will always start in Free mode.
Full license mode which unlocks advanced features such as model checking, quantity take-offs, IDS validation, Smart Issues and more.
If you have a Zoom license, you can activate it in the steps explained below and unlock all the features that BIMcollab Zoom has to offer.
💡 Tip: Read this article to find out more about what added features BIMcollab desktop application has to offer on top of IFC viewing.
Step 1: Install BIMcollab Zoom
Requirements
Supported operating system
Windows.
macOS X.
💡 Tip: You can find more information about the system requirements for BIMcollab Zoom here.
Required permissions
Windows
• Local administrator rights on the computer.
• Permission to install software applications.
• Ability to write to system program directories.
macOS
• Administrator account on the device.
• Permission to install applications from identified developers.
• Ability to approve security prompts during installation.
Network access required:
Yes.
Download guide
Download BIMcollab Zoom from the Download BIMcollab Zoom page.
Verify the installer version is approved by the company
Open the installation file.
Follow the on-screen installation instructions:
Accept Software License Agreement.
Choose installation location.
Confirm the installation completed successfully.
⚠️ Attention: It is important to always use the latest version of BIMcollab Zoom and keep it a standard across the whole company. Some of the BIMcollab Zoom shared resources rely on software version alignment. You can read more about it here.
Step 2: Open BIMcollab Zoom
When you first open BIMcollab Zoom after downloading, you will be prompted to log in with your BIMcollab ID.
If you do not have a BIMcollab ID yet, you can create one under this link as well.
⚠️ Attention: Once you have done this, you can start using the free version of BIMcollab Zoom.
Step 3: Start your BIM workflow
To connect to a BIMcollab online project, follow the steps from this article: Connecting to BIMcollab spaces from BIMcollab Zoom
Discover the possibilities of working with Zoom in our Get started with BIMcollab Zoom guide.
Step 4: Retrieve your Full license
If you have access to a Full license, you can unlock all features of BIMcollab Zoom by retrieving the BIMcollab Zoom license.
💡 Tip: No BIMcollab Zoom license yet? Set up your BIMcollab Zoom trial