Color Models

€25,00
excl. VAT

Subscription license

One license per Trimble Connect project

License: Monthly

Bring your IFC models to life with seamless color mapping from Excel 
Take your BIM visualization to the next level with our powerful Color Models feature. Designed for architects, engineers, and project stakeholders, this tool allows you to automatically or semi-automatically apply vibrant, data-driven color schemes to your 3D models—directly from an Excel file. 

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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

Effortlessly bridge data and design: by linking your .xlsx file to your IFC model, you can instantly visualize properties, classifications, or custom data points through color, helping you gain insights at a glance.

Colorize by IFC classification or custom properties

Instantly apply colors to model elements based on their IFC class names or any custom property defined in your Excel file.

Excel-based color input

Use the familiar Excel interface to assign colors or text codes (in the #RRGGBB format) to elements—simple, intuitive, and flexible.

Smart default coloring

Automatically assign a default or user-defined fallback color to objects not explicitly mentioned in the Excel file, ensuring a consistent and complete visualization.

Simplify complex data

Whether you’re highlighting structural components, tracking construction phases, or visualizing asset metadata, Color Models simplifies complex data into instantly understandable visuals—making your 3D models not just informative, but impactful.

Ready to enhance your BIM workflow? Try the Color Models tool today and experience visual data clarity like never before.

Dynamic recoloring

Easily update your model with new color schemes. Recolor the entire model, or selectively update only objects that haven’t been colorized yet—your workflow, your rules.

Undo all color modifications and return your model to its original state at any time with the reset function.

Color Models is part of the following bundles

Work even more effectively with these combinations

VDC bundle
From €144,00

Frequently asked questions about the Color Models

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 the Color Models feature and how does it enhance BIM visualization?

Color Models allows you to apply data-driven color schemes to your IFC models using information from an Excel file. By linking property values or classifications to specific colors, you can turn complex model data into clear, visual insights—perfect for analysis, presentations, or stakeholder communication.
How do I assign colors to model elements?

You simply use an Excel (.xlsx) file to define color values (in #RRGGBB format) based on IFC classifications or custom properties. Once linked, the tool automatically applies these colors to the corresponding elements in your 3D model, either fully automatically or semi-automatically depending on your preferences.
What happens if some elements aren’t included in my Excel file?

Color Models includes a smart default coloring feature. You can assign a fallback color to any objects not explicitly listed in the Excel file, ensuring your visualization stays complete and consistent without gaps.
Can I change or remove color mappings after they’ve been applied?

The extension supports dynamic recoloring, allowing you to update the entire model or just non-colored elements. If you ever need to start fresh, the one-click reset function lets you revert your model back to its original, uncolored state instantly.