The Matterport BIM File is an additional deliverable you can purchase after we’ve scanned a property and uploaded it to our MP Cloud account. The files you receive can be easily imported into Autodesk’s® Revit software. Included in the BIM (Building Information Modeling) package are:
- .RVT file (compatible with Revit 2023 and newer)
- .DWG (Floor Plan)
- .DWG (Reflected Ceiling Plan)
- .IFC (IFC4, Industry Foundation Classes)
- .RCS (ReCap Scan, a point cloud)
The Matterport BIM File is for those who work in the AEC space (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction), such as the following:
- Sectors: Commercial, Retail, Data Centers, General Architecture/Design Firms, Engineering Firms, construction companies.
- Beneficiaries: Professionals within organizations responsible for design, construction, project management, acquisitions, and leasing.
The structural and architectural elements in our BIM files meet a LOD 200 specification.
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Examples
Here’s an example of a residential BIM file.
Here’s an example of a model for a large mechanical plant and the associated BIM File:
Also, check out the following links to see what a BIM file looks like for this model.
- Architecture
- Architecture + MEP
- Office Space with all Options: Architecture + Furniture + MEP
- Interior Architecture (default): Existing conditions of interior building architecture, dimensions, and quantities based on black and white point cloud.
- Architecture and Interior Furniture: Interior architecture plus existing conditions of tables, seating, cabinets, appliances, kitchen elements, and some wall fixtures, etc., based on black and white point cloud.
- Architecture and MEP: Interior architecture plus existing conditions of visible MEP systems, including but not limited to mechanical equipment, piping, plumbing, and electrical outlets based on black and white point cloud.
- Architecture, MEP, and Interior Furniture: Existing conditions of interior architecture, furniture, equipment, and visible MEP systems, including but not limited to mechanical equipment, piping, plumbing, and electrical outlets based on black and white point cloud.
- Architecture and Complex Industrial MEP: Includes generic models of all non-architectural features, as well as visible systems pertaining to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. This is designed for spaces like mechanical rooms, electrical rooms and spaces, data centers, and industrial type buildings. This option isn’t available for spaces over 100,000 square feet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these files LOD (Level-of-Development) 200?
Yes. Structural and architectural elements meet a LOD 200 specification, although furniture and MEP building information might typically be more representative of LOD 300.
LOD 200 means that any information derived from it must be considered approximate. At this LOD, elements are generic placeholders. They might be recognizable as the components they represent, or they might be representative volumetric placeholders. This LOD provides the starting point of a BIM project, not the finished article, taking care of the manual effort to trace the point cloud and create the BIM file itself to save you time and effort. It’s expected that once you receive a BIM file, you’ll continue to amend and develop it through the LOD stages as your project progresses. The BIM file you receive is only as accurate as the point cloud generated from the data captured in your Matterport scan.
What is the accuracy?
The accuracy will match that of the camera used for capturing. Thoroughly scan your space and work to avoid misalignment or missing areas. For spaces with high ceilings, we recommend a Matterport Pro3 camera to increase the density of point cloud at long ranges.
How are exterior wall widths determined?
If your model contains only interior scans, it’s not possible to know the width of the exterior walls, so we use a standard size for wall thickness. If you want to include wall measurements specific to your space, make sure to include exterior scans in your model so the wall thickness can be calculated.
Are elevations included in the .DWG file?
No, the DWG is a 2D top-down drawing, like a floor plan. It isn’t a 3D file, so it doesn’t include elevations.
For interiors, exteriors, and roofs, what’s included in the .RVT file?
- Interior: Everything that’s visible in the point cloud for the requested scope is modeled per LOD 200. Note that wall stud elements (framing) will be modeled as generic walls.
- Exterior: Exteriors are not in the scope of a BIM file. The following items are not included: plants (including trees), vehicles, exterior of the building. The following items can be included if they’re visible in the point cloud: pathways, railings, front porch stairs, and swimming pool.
- Roof: If the roof is visible on the point cloud, the simple geometry will be modeled per LOD 200. The geometry of the roof will be modeled best when there are scanning points from the exterior such that the roof is visible in the point cloud.
These are the building elements included in Matterport’s Scan-to-BIM Add-on according to the options you select when purchasing.
Are Matterport’s BIM files code-compliant?
No, MP cannot create code-compliant or permit-ready BIM files, because we are not licensed architects or engineers and we do not stamp the drawings. Our BIM files are a quick and easy way to get a high-quality, accurate starting point for architects and engineers to create the end result they need for designs and permits. To decide whether this offering is right for your use case, please speak with us on your specific requirement.