Highlights
GstarBIM offers deep compatibility with 50+ formats, including Revit, SketchUp, and CAD.
Import: DWG, 3DS, SKP, FBX, IFC, RFA, RVT, PDF, JPG, PLY, E57, RCP, etc.
Export: DWG, IFC, RVT, PDF, PDF3D, SKP, FBX, OBJ, JPG, etc.
Linked formats: DWG, DXF, IFC, RVT, PDF, PLY, E57, RCP, etc.
A fully integrated multi-disciplinary, including building, interior, MEP, etc.
3D BIM solution that delivers a highly efficient, unified design workflow.
Supports linking of DWG, PDF, and image files for BIM modeling.
GstarBIM integrated buildingSMART's bSDD data dictionary service, ensures standardized and lossless data exchange. Fully supporting reliable project delivery.
BuildingSMART-certified allows IFC import and export based on version IFC 2x3. Also supports IFC 4.x import and export.
Parametric modeling and coordinated intelligent objects, the system enables automatic, project-wide updates and synchronization in response to any design change.
With more intuitive and efficient parametric modeling tools significantly improving design efficiency.
Enables instant update and synchronization between the 3D model and 2D drawings.
Generates plans, elevations, and sections with one-click and supports multi-scale viewports in single layout sheet for printing.
Offers specialized tools for furniture, tiling, and lighting design.
Supports diverse design combinations and detailed design, delivering photo-realistic rendering.
Professional cabinet design tools allow standardized cabinets to be reused across projects.
Complex cabinets design can be achieved to meet customization requirements.
Supports importing components and materials from diverse resources with supporting .skp, .rfa. .3ds formats.
Integrated AL warehouse and 3D warehouse from SketchUp.
Flexible layer management, powerful view controls.
Familiar shortcut commands enable users to get started quickly without learning from scratch.
Features
What's New in GstarBIM 2027
After closing the Quick Access Menu, Design Center, and Style Palette, how can I reopen them?
If you have closed toolbar panels while using the software, you can restore them by right-clicking on a blank area of the ribbon, selecting "Toolbar" from the pop-up menu, and then checking the desired toolbar panels in the "Toolbar" drop-down menu. You can also reset to the default interface
How to customize the toolbar in GstarBIM?
1. Right-click on a blank area at the top of the toolbar and select "Toolbar" from the menu.
2. In the pop-up customization panel, you can manage toolbars. To create a new toolbar, first select the "Toolbar" list on the left side, then click "Create User Toolbar".
3. After creating the toolbar, you can rename it and define its information. Select commonly used commands from the left list and drag them into your custom toolbar by holding the left mouse button.
Does the software support custom shortcuts? How to set them up?
The software supports custom keyboard shortcuts. GstarCAD BIM has its own shortcut system and also includes a preset Revit shortcut scheme. You can switch between them by clicking Settings at the lower left of the software -> User Interface -> Alternate Keyboard Shortcuts.
1. In the panel, you can switch between the Revit and GstarBIM shortcut schemes under Shortcut Scheme. On the left list, you can select command categories. On the right list, find the command you want to modify and type the desired shortcut in the "Shortcut Key" field (supports single keys and key combinations). Click the "X" next to a shortcut to delete it.
2. You can export your shortcut settings as an XML file. To reuse these settings on another computer, simply import the XML file.
Is there a navigation bar in GstarBIM for convenient view browsing?
The software's view navigation bar is hidden by default. You can enable it by clicking Settings at the lower left -> User Interface -> check 'Navigation Bar Visible'.
In 3D views, the navigation bar controls 3D navigation, view switching, and display modes. In 2D views, it helps switch floor plans and navigate the drawing
How to define new door/window styles in the software?
1. The software supports creating new door/window styles. Go to the Architecture tab -> Properties -> Doors/Windows -> Door.
2. In the pop-up panel, click the "Door Name" field to open the style creation panel, then click "New".
3. In the new panel, set the door name and its application scope.
4. After setting, click on the door style.
5. In the pop-up panel, select the desired door style and click "OK".
6. Select parameters you want to modify from the left list and adjust them according to project needs. Click "Modify" after setting, then click "OK". The process for window styles is similar
How to copy components or materials from one client computer to another?
Exporting/Importing all objects in a category or sub-category:
1. Open the Design Center panel -> Components -> Right-click the component category you want to export -> Select Export.
2. In the pop-up window, enter a filename and click Save. This saves an .environmentfile.
3. On another computer, go to Design Center panel -> Components -> Settings -> Import, and select the .environmentfile.
4. Alternatively, you can drag and drop the .environmentfile from a folder directly into the GstarCAD BIM view to read it.
Exporting specific components within a sub-category:
1. Open the Design Center panel -> Components -> Settings -> Enable Multiple Selection Mode.
2. Hold the SHIFT key and click the components you want to export. After selection, click Settings in the Design Center and choose Export to save an .environmentfile.
3. Import the file on the other computer as described above.
The software ribbon is completely collapsed. How to restore it?
The software has a "Clear Screen" function that maximizes the drawing area. You might have activated it accidentally.
To disable "Clear Screen": Click on any tab name (e.g., "Interior") on the ribbon. Then, right-click on a blank area within the expanded ribbon and from the context menu, select "Minimize the Ribbon" to uncheck it
The 3D Warehouse shows a white screen. How to fix this?
If the 3D Warehouse in GstarBIM shows a white screen and models fail to load, you can try clearing the browser data. Click the Settings button at the lower left -> Project Settings -> Delete built-in browser cache, history, and cookies.
The software warns that the model is too far from the origin. How to resolve this?
If you get a warning upon opening a model that it is too far from the origin, try the following:
1. In a 2D view, select: Annotate -> Measure -> Component List. The pop-up panel will list elements that are far away. If they are unnecessary for the project, you can delete them.
2. In a 3D view, select: Annotate -> Measure -> Component List. The pop-up panel will show components that are far away. Delete them if they are not needed.
3. You can reposition the origin. Select: View -> Orientation -> Reset Base Point. Specify the new base point location in the drawing area. You can also restore the original base point.
4. Alternatively, use the "Move" command to move all elements closer to the origin
Where can I manage files linked to the project?
The software supports linking various file formats. The management interface for linked files is located at: File -> Links -> Manage Links.
In the External References management panel that opens, you can view all linked files in the project. You can perform actions like Detach, Reload, Bind, or Unload on these files.
