BIM Collaboration Format (BCF)

Introduction

BIM Collaboration Format (BCF) is designed to enable sending messages about conflicts, collisions, and other "issues" directly linked to objects in the digital model.

There are two different ways to use BCF – via a file-based exchange or via a server. The file-based exchange workflow is relatively straightforward and is a process most users are familiar with. A BCF file (.bcfzip) is transferred from user to user, edited, and returned.

The alternative to the file-based workflow is using a BCF server that stores all BCF data and enables project participants to synchronize creation, editing, and management of BCF topics in one centralized location.

Using BCF in Gemini Terrain

Gemini Terrain has support for BCF. To get started, go to the BIM Collaboration tab:

BIM Collaboration tab in Gemini Terrain

If this tab is not visible, it can be activated by pointing and right-clicking in the area to the right of the toolbar.

Activating the BIM Collaboration tab via the right-click menu