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How do I use VIM for Windows?

How to download, install, and get started with VIM for Windows

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Written by VIM
Updated over 7 months ago

Learn how to create a VIM file from Autodesk Revit and how easy it is to inspect the project in VIM for Windows before uploading it to VIM Cloud.

Step 1: Sign up and sign in to VIM Cloud

You will first need to sign up and then sign in to your VIM Cloud account.

Step 2: Download and install VIM for Windows

  1. On the VIM Cloud dashboard, click the Download Now button.

  2. In your Windows Download folder, double-click on the VIM-Setup file to install VIM for Windows, which includes the VIM for Revit plugin.

Step 3: Export your Revit Project to a VIM file

  1. Open your project in Autodesk Revit 2017-2024.

  2. Click the VIM tab and then click Make a VIM.

  3. In the VIM for Revit dialog, type a file name, choose a 3D View, specify a location to save your .vim file, and click Start.

Step 4: Open VIM for Windows

When the export from Revit is complete, click the Open Locally button. The exported project will open in VIM for Windows, where you can explore your BIM data and view the 3D rendered project.

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