Three BI
🧩 3rd Party Connectors

πŸ“ˆ Power BI

Visualize your BIM data flexibly and securely with our free Power BI visual.

Unlock the full potential of your BIM data in Power BI with our custom-built visual. Create custom diagrams, apply advanced filters and build interactive dashboards - all without compromising security.

What sets us apart from other BIM visuals for the Power BI platform?

  1. Completely Free – No licensing fees or hidden costs.
  2. Full Data Privacy – Your data remains yours. Store your BIM data as an Excel file in SharePoint or any other secure location - we never have access.

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Getting Started

1. Convert Your BIM File to an Excel File

Since Power BI doesn't support IFC files directly, you'll first need to export your BIM model as an Excel file.

Here's how:

  1. Follow the Getting Started Guide.

  2. In the top-right menu, go to File β†’ Export β†’ 3rd Party Connectors β†’ Power BI.

    Export to Power BI

  3. Select the BIM model you wish to export.

  4. Choose the properties you want to include in the Excel file.

    • Example 1: To export Name and OverallHeight for all doors:

      Export Door Properties

    • Example 2: To export Elevation values for all building storeys:

      Export Elevation Data

  5. Want to export only a part of your model, such as a single storey? Use the Object Tree to hide elements and activate the Only export visible elements option (Learn more).

  6. Click Download to get your Excel file.

2. Visualize Your BIM Data in Power BI

Once you have your Excel file:

  1. Import the Excel file into Power BI.

  2. Install the Three BI visual from the marketplace or your local files.

  3. Add the visual to your report.

  4. Map your dataset fields to the visual. It's important to map all geometry columns to avoid visualization issues.

    Mapping Fields

  5. Your BIM model should now appear inside Power BI, fully interactive!

3. Create Interactive Dashboards

Enhance your Power BI reports by combining the Three BI visual with other standard charts, such as:

  • Pie Chart Example:

    Pie Chart Example

  • Bar Chart Example:

    Bar Chart Example

These charts can filter and interact with your BIM model, offering deeper insights and a more dynamic reporting experience.


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