OptiBIM

OptiBIM

Win64, English

Corinne Astori
OptiBIM helps you renumber and check rebars, as well as create rebar schedules according to the Swiss or the ISO 3766:2003 (modified) standards. OptiBIM also contains a Library.

General Usage Instructions

Workflow for Rebar Schedule:

  1. Click Rebar Schedule
  2. Select the partitions
  3. Select the output folder
  4. Select the schedule language
  5. Edit/check the fields in the dialog
  6. Click OK 

If you are using Rebar Schedule for the first time, then read the help file that is provided with it by clicking F1 after moving the cursor over the command.   

The workflow for Renumber Rebar (nothing selected):

  1. Click Renumber Rebar
  2. Select the partition and current rebar number
  3. Enter the new number
  4. Click OK 

The workflow for Renumber Rebar (rebar is selected):

  1. Click Renumber Rebar
  2. Enter the new number
  3. Click OK

The workflow for Rebar Checks:

  1. Click Rebar Checks
  2. Select partitions
  3. Select checks to be performed
  4. Edit limit values defining conformity
  5. Click OK

Commands

Ribbon/Toolbar Icon Command Command Description

Rebar Visibility

Modify the visibility state of rebars

Renumber Rebar

Renumbers a structural rebar.

Rebar Checks

Performs checks of the rebars (lengths, width, weight, embedment)

Rebar Schedule

Creates a rebar bending schedule for one or more partitions according to the Swiss or the ISO 3766:2003 (modified) standards in German, French, Italian, English, Danish, Dutch, Polish or Spanish.

OptiBIM Library

Open the help file explaining where to find the OptiBIM Library.

Installation/Uninstallation

The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from Autodesk App Store will start installing the app/plug-in. OR, simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin. 
You may need to restart the Autodesk product to activate the app/plug-in. 

To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it, simply rerun the installer, and select the "Uninstall" button. OR, click Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features (Windows 10/11) and uninstall as you would any other application from your system.

Additional Information

For educational institutions, please contact optibim@bluewin.ch for a free version.

Swiss users can purchase OptiBIM at a favorable price of CHF 250/Y from Mensch und Maschine Schweiz AG (partner for Switzerland) at info.fr@mum.ch. The purchase is also possible by contacting me directly at the address optibim@bluewin.ch, price is 270 CHF/Y, 25 CHF/M.

Known Issues

Contact

Company Name: Corinne Astori
Support Contact: optibim@bluewin.ch

Author/Company Information

Corinne Astori

Support Information

Version History

Version Number Version Description

5.1.0

- Corrected errors: ABS Schedule, Rounding overrides by varying rebars.

5.0.0

- Compatible with Revit 2024. - New command REBAR VISIBILITY: modify the visibility state of rebars. - The Revit rounding overrides are taken into account if they are active. - New option: sort partitions alphabetically. - The app creates a new Tab “OptiBIM” with all the commands. - Code is digitally signed. - Paid app and 30-days trial version. - Updated Privacy Policy
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