Bonsai BIM Add-on
About
Bonsai BIM Add-on, a free and open-source Blender add-on originating from the Netherlands, is designed to facilitate beautiful, detailed, and data-rich OpenBIM. Formerly known as BlenderBIM until 2024, this architectural tool leverages the ifcopenshell for its core functionality. It serves as a free IFC model viewer and supports IFC import, offering comprehensive BIM capabilities. Users can also suggest and vote on new features, contributing to its ongoing development, which is openly managed on GitHub. The add-on is compatible with Mac, Windows, Linux, and Blender platforms, making it a versatile solution for architects and designers.
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User Reviews
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Positive
Pros
IFC compatibility & utility
Free software
User-friendly interface
Active development & stability
Supportive community
Advanced modeling tools
Comprehensive BIM platform
Cons
Annotation tool issues
Saving IFC model failures
Uninstallation side effects
Persistent snap settings
Wall tool usage errors
Parametric modeling limitations
Complex geometry challenges
Alpha stage instability
Key Themes
BIM authoring capabilities
IFC interoperability
Open-source development
Community engagement
Usability and workflow
Industry innovation
Software maturity