IDS Validator

€69,00
excl. VAT

Subscription license

One license per Trimble Connect project

License: Monthly

Streamline your BIM validation workflow with IDS Validator
IDS Validator is a powerful and user-friendly tool designed to help you ensure the quality and compliance of your Building Information Modeling (BIM) data. By validating your IFC files against Industry Foundation Classes (IDS) requirements, you can effortlessly maintain data consistency, meet project standards, and reduce costly errors.

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Specifications
  • Trimble Connect Extensions can be activated in combination with an active Trimble Connect Business, Business Premium or Enterprise license only.
  • The Trimble Connect Extensions are only available for Trimble Connect for Web.
  • One Trimble Connect Extensions license can be activated on one Trimble Connect project, so a license is needed per project.
  • In our License Manager you can deactivate and activate the license on the desired project. You can switch between projects as often as necessary.
  • If many licenses are needed, an Enterprise license with unlimited projects could be a better choice, contact us for more information.
  • When a license is activated on a project, other members (also external) of the project can also use it.
  • A license that has been activated in combination with a Trimble Connect Enterprise license can be used by all project members (also the ones using a free license). A license that has been activated in combination with a Trimble Connect Business or Business Premium license can only be used by project members who also use a Trimble Connect Business or Business Premium license (not by members using a free license).
  • Trimble Connect Extension licenses are valid for one full month or year (depending on the chosen interval).
  • Trimble Connect Extension licenses are renewed automatically, unless deactivated in the webshop account environment before the renewal date.
  • The licenses will be active for use within an hour after the moment of buying.
System requirements
  • Supported browsers: Google Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari
  • Processor:
    Quad-core 1.6Ghz minimum
    8-core 2.60Ghz recommended
  • Memory:
    8 GB RAM minimum
    16 GB RAM recommended
  • Storage:
    10 GB free storage minimum
    32 GB SSD free storage recommended
  • Graphics card:
    Integrated GPU, 1GB memory minimum
    Discrete GPU (Nvidia, AMD), 4 GB memory recommended
  • Internet connection:
    2 Mbps minimum
    10 Mbps recommended
License: Monthly

This solution works seamlessly as an extension in the TC 3D Viewer or can be deployed as a Project extension, depending on your workflow needs. Whether you’re in design, coordination, or quality control, IDS Validator offers precision and control at your fingertips.

Whether you are checking regulatory compliance, validating data for handover, or ensuring internal standards are met, IDS Validator brings efficiency, clarity, and confidence to your BIM process.

Flexible validation

Easily select and validate your IFC files using your preferred IDS files.

Integrated visualization

When used inside TC 3D Viewer, model objects that fail validation are instantly highlighted, allowing for intuitive, visual identification of issues.

Customizable display

Choose your own color scheme for validation results through the Settings tab, making the feedback more tailored to your preferences or company standards.

Interactive results panel

Quickly review validation outcomes in the Result List. Clicking any issue in the list automatically zooms to and selects the corresponding element within the 3D model, simplifying navigation and correction.

Boost collaboration

Share validation results with stakeholders to foster transparency and facilitate better decision-making across teams. Export your results in CSV format.

IDS Validator is part of the following bundles

Work even more effectively with these combinations

VDC bundle
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Frequently asked questions about the IDS Validator

Which type of licenses are available for this extension?

This extension can be purchased in the webshop as a single license for 1 project or as part of a project bundle for 1 project with other extensions.
Can this extension be used by every project user?

If the project has a Trimble Connect Enterprise or Project license, any user can use the extensions. Anything below a Trimble Connect Project license would require the user to have a Trimble Connect Business or Trimble Connect Business Premium license.
Is the extension available as an Enterprise license?

The extension is available as an Enterprise license as part of a bundle. Prices for these bundles are available on request.
Do you have instruction videos?

On our support page, you can find instruction videos of every extension as well as instruction manuals.
On which Trimble Connect platform is the extension available?

The Trimble Connect Extensions are available on Trimble Connect for Web.
What is IDS Validator and what does it do?

IDS Validator is a validation tool that checks your IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) files against IDS (Information Delivery Specification) requirements. It helps ensure your BIM data meets project standards, improves quality control, and reduces errors. It works both as an extension in the TC 3D Viewer and as a Project extension.
How does IDS Validator help identify issues in my BIM model?

When used within the TC 3D Viewer, IDS Validator visually highlights model objects that fail validation. You can customize these colors in the Settings tab. Additionally, a Result List provides a detailed overview of issues, and clicking an item in the list zooms to and selects the affected object in the model.
Can I customize how validation results are displayed?

IDS Validator allows you to choose your own color scheme for displaying validation outcomes through the Settings tab. This enables you to align the visual feedback with your team’s preferences or your organization’s standards.