About
WiseBIM is an intelligent Revit add-in developed by WiseBIM SAS that leverages artificial intelligence to streamline the conversion of 2D architectural plans into fully structured Autodesk® Revit® building information models. Designed for engineering offices, architects, construction companies, facility managers, and property owners, WiseBIM eliminates the tedious and error-prone process of manually recreating building elements in Revit from legacy drawings or scanned documents. The workflow is straightforward: import an existing 2D floor plan into a Revit project from supported formats (DWG, DXF, PDF, JPEG, TIFF, or PNG), set the scale, then trigger the WiseBIM AI detection engine from the Add-Ins menu. Within seconds, the tool automatically identifies and generates native Revit elements—walls, windows, doors, and slabs—complete with configurable parameters such as height and family types. Key features include multi-format support for both vector and raster source files, AI-powered automatic element detection, real-time Revit model generation, and a simple parameter configuration step that gives users control over family assignments and geometry. The add-in is available through the Autodesk® App Store and also connects to Plans2BIM, WiseBIM's online openBIM platform for broader project workflows. WiseBIM is ideal for any AEC professional who regularly works with legacy 2D drawings or PDF as-built plans and needs to quickly produce BIM-ready models without starting from scratch.
Key Features
- Multi-Format 2D Plan Import: Supports DWG, DXF, PDF, JPEG, TIFF, and PNG files, enabling conversion from virtually any legacy 2D drawing or scanned document.
- AI-Powered Element Detection: Automatically identifies and generates walls, windows, doors, and slabs from imported floor plans using advanced computer vision and machine learning.
- Native Revit Model Generation: Creates fully native Revit® elements directly within an active Revit project, preserving family types, heights, and other configurable parameters.
- Fast Processing: Produces a detailed BIM representation from a 2D plan in seconds, dramatically reducing manual modeling time.
- Plans2BIM Online Platform Integration: Connects to WiseBIM's cloud-based openBIM solution, Plans2BIM, for broader project collaboration and model management workflows.
Use Cases
- Converting legacy DWG or DXF CAD drawings into native Revit BIM models for renovation or retrofit projects.
- Transforming scanned PDF or image floor plans from existing buildings into digital BIM representations for facility management.
- Accelerating as-built documentation by automatically generating Revit elements from architectural PDFs.
- Reducing manual Revit modeling costs on large-scale architectural or engineering projects with many floor levels.
- Enabling property managers and owners to create BIM-ready models from paper or digital 2D plans without a full modeling team.
Pros
- Massive Time Savings: Automates what would otherwise take hours of manual Revit modeling into a process that completes in seconds.
- Broad File Format Support: Handles both vector (DWG, DXF) and raster (PDF, JPEG, TIFF, PNG) source formats, covering nearly every type of existing 2D drawing.
- No Coding Required: Accessible via a simple Add-Ins menu button within Revit; no scripting or technical expertise needed beyond standard Revit knowledge.
- Seamlessly Integrated into Revit Workflow: Works natively inside Autodesk® Revit®, meaning generated elements are immediately editable and compatible with existing project workflows.
Cons
- Revit Dependency: Requires an active Autodesk® Revit® license, limiting use to professionals who already pay for Revit software.
- Windows-Only Platform: As a Revit add-in, WiseBIM is restricted to Windows desktop environments where Revit is installed.
- Limited to Architectural Floor Plan Elements: Current detection focuses on walls, windows, doors, and slabs; more complex MEP or structural elements may require additional manual work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What file formats does WiseBIM support for import?
WiseBIM supports DWG, DXF, PDF, JPEG, TIFF, and PNG files, covering both vector CAD drawings and raster scanned plans.
Which Revit elements does WiseBIM detect and create?
WiseBIM automatically detects and generates walls, windows, doors, and slabs from 2D architectural floor plans.
Where can I download and try WiseBIM?
WiseBIM is available on the Autodesk® App Store, where you can try the add-in directly within your Revit environment.
Who is WiseBIM designed for?
WiseBIM is ideal for engineering offices, architects, construction companies, owners, facility managers, and property managers who need to convert legacy 2D plans into BIM models.
What is Plans2BIM and how does it relate to WiseBIM?
Plans2BIM is WiseBIM's separate online openBIM platform that extends the capabilities of the Revit add-in to cloud-based BIM workflows and broader project collaboration.
