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  • What does the new "iModel 2.0" platform mean for v1 i-models, and the i-model file format?

    Hello, I am looking for clarification of what the new iModel 2.0 platform, announced here: https://www.bentley.com/en/about-us/news/2017/october/11/bentley-imodelhub, means for the i-model file format. Does this mean that there will be anew version…
  • i-model Format Extensions and i-model SDK

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  • AutoCAD Civil 3D (2015) to i.DGN

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  • I-Model Plugin for Adobe Reader

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  • New release of i-model Transformer is now available!

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