BIM Q&A | What Are the Latest Features of Mainstream BIM Software?
Mainstream BIM software in the market includes newer platforms like Muyun 5Drevit, as well as computing solutions from Guanglian Da and Luban. After testing several options, I realized why newer BIM software tends to be based on the Revit platform. Also, why are Guanglian Da and Luban both free platforms? Is there a specific reason behind this? Does anyone have insights?
This question touches on strategic decisions made by these companies.
Guanglian Da and Luban are traditional, high-volume computing software providers with a significant market share. Their traditional calculations rely heavily on two-dimensional CAD drawings. Both Guanglian Da and Luban convert these 2D drawings into their proprietary 3D formats by extracting points, lines, and text, then perform calculations on this 3D representation.
The core technology of Guanglian Da and Luban lies in integrating their unique 3D format with the national inventory system, which involves a complex set of codes and regulations. If either company were to abandon their proprietary formats in favor of the Revit platform, they would have to completely overhaul their systems because the Revit format differs significantly from their own 3D format systems.
Additionally, Guanglian Da and Luban are focused on building their own comprehensive integrated platforms designed to handle everything internally. By using their own formats, they effectively limit the development of third-party models. For companies already using Guanglian Da or Luban computing tools, it makes sense to continue selecting BIM applications compatible with these platforms.
For beginners or new adopters, I recommend leveraging the computing power of Bimu Cloud. Since Bimu Cloud relies on the Revit platform, its data format is more open and compatible with a broader range of BIM functions across different platforms. Once you commit to Guanglian Da or Luban, it’s challenging to switch due to their closed ecosystems. Experience has shown that their 5D platforms still have many limitations and fundamentally struggle to meet project demands.
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