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April 26th, 2018

NavVis' Autodesk Revit Add-in Enables Users to Connect Their BIM to 360 Degree Immersive Imagery 


Accurate mobile indoor mapping, visualization, and navigation is no easy task and to be able to do it on the move and accurately is a challenge, until NavVis delivered IndoorViewer Add-In which visualizes buildings in Autodesk RevitNavVis. 


NavVis IndoorViewer Add-In visualizes buildings in Autodesk Revit

The add-in lets Revit users connect their BIM (Building Information Models) models to 360 degree immersive imagery and point clouds captured by the NavVis mobile mapping system. This add-in simplifies the process of creating and updating outdated BIM models to reflect the current state of the building. 

NavVis technology is an all-in-one reality capture solution that has made it possible to quickly scan the current state of large industrial and commercial properties and stream the data on any device. The data is captured by the NavVis M6 mobile mapping system, an innovative mobile mapping system that can scan indoor environments at the speed of walking. The data is then visualized in the NavVis IndoorViewer, which is browser-based software that streams the immersive panoramic images and point clouds. 

With the Revit add-in, the NavVis IndoorViewer can now easily be integrated with Revit BIM models. Integrating Revit and IndoorViewer allows for a side-by-side comparison of the BIM model and the scanned state of the building, remotely from a desktop. This lets users quickly spot the changes that have been made since the model was created and the current state was captured, helping to speed up the process of updating BIM models. Integrating BIM and IndoorViewer also overcomes data silos and reduces planning errors that occur as a result of outdated information.  

Revit users who install the add-in will be able to access the added value of the NavVis IndoorViewer, which includes adding and searching for information and mark-ups, taking measurements, route finding and online collaboration with stakeholders.