Simplebim

Make sure you have the following before getting started:

• Simplebim version of at least 7 or higher is recommended, or the One Click LCA BIM tool.
• One Click LCA account and license with Business features to be able to import data
• One Click LCA account and license with Expert features to be able to get results back into Simplebim

How do you set up the Simplebim Integration?

Step 1: Download and run installer.

Step 2: Start Simplebim or Naviate Simple BIM.

Step 3: Select One Click LCA add-on from the Add-ons tab.

 

Step 4: Open your IFC model through the One Click LCA plug-in

Step 5: Click the One Click LCA button and enter the One Click LCA cloud service, where you can select your import modes.

You will be taken to the One Click LCA cloud service to continue the process. You can start by using the basic settings.

Which version of the One Click LCA plugin should I download?

There are different versions of the plugin for different versions of Simplebim. Check the table below to see which plugin you require with each version of Simplebim.

Simplebim	Plugin name (bottom of the page)
Simplebim 10  & Naviate	OneClickLCA_addon_for_Simplebim_10
Simplebim 9	OneClickLCA_addon_for_Simplebim_9_signed
Simplebim 8 or above.	OCL BIM Tool for Simplebim 8
Simplebim 7 Service Release 6	OCL BIM Tool for Simplebim 7 Service Release 6
Simplebim 7 Service Release 5	OCL BIM Tool for Simplebim 7 Service Release 5
Simplebim 7 Service Release 3	OCL BIM Tool for Simplebim 7 Service Release 3
Simplebim 7 Service Release 1	OCL BIM Tool for Simplebim 7 Service Release 1
Simplebim 6.1 Service Release 3	OCL BIM Tool for Simplebim 6 Service Release 3
Simplebim 5.0	OCL BIM Tool for Simplebim 5 Service Release 1 and 2
Simplebim 4.0	OCL BIM Tool for Simplebim 5 Service Release 1 and 2
Older versions	OCL BIM Tool for Simplebim Older Versions

 

I have Naviate simpleBIM

If you are using a version of Naviate simpleBIM that is not Naviate Simplebim 2019 or 2018, please check the datacubist version on which the Naviate simpleBIM is running to get the correct version. To see which versions of Simplebim are used by Naviate, please check the following link: Naviate Simple BIM versions

 

Frequently asked questions

How to fix blank work windows in Simplebim.

If you have accidentally performed some action that caused your work windows to become completely blank and display nothing, please follow these steps to resolve the issue.

If this happens you will need to reset the workspace. Since this is not an option in the software you will need to delete the workspace file from the user settings. The default path to the user settings is: 

• C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Datacubist\simplebim\7 (For Naviate Simplebim instead of Datacubist it could say i.e. Symetri.)

In this folder, there is a Workspaces sub-folder, which contains the saved workspace settings.

• C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Datacubist\simplebim\7\Workspaces

Delete all the files in the workspaces sub-folder and the issue is solved.

Why cannot I open a .cube file in the Simplebim Editor?

Saving a file in the One Click LCA plugin saves the file as a .cube file. This .cube file you can only open in the plugin. Opening a .cube file will open the model using the plugin. The reason why you cannot open a .cube file with the Simplebim Editor is that the plugin adds information to the model that the standard version of Simplebim does not know how to read.

Can I export an IFC file from the Simplebim plugin?

Exporting an IFC file from the One Click LCA plugin is not possible by design. Exporting only works in the full version of Simplebim.

How do I release a Simplebim license?

Releasing the license

The license can be released from the 'About' option. If you have a single user license you 'move the license to another computer' to release it. If you have a network license you 'release the license permanently'. Releasing the license will close Simplebim, so please be sure to save any unsaved work before releasing the license.

Uninstalling Simplebim

Simplebim can be uninstalled normally through the Windows Control Panel. Uninstalling does not release your licenses. The best practice is to release your license before uninstalling Simplebim.

Simplebim licenses are further explained on the Simplebim support pages, please check the guidance for releasing licenses here: Simplebim Licensing

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