There are two versions of Models: Model Explore, and Coordination. The one you can access will depend on what you’re licensed for.
The Models functionality you can use in Aconex depends on the version your organization is licensed for. These are:
Supported file formats and file extensions are:
File type | File extension | Description |
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IFC | .ifc, .ifczip | IFC versions supported are IFC 2x3, IFC 4 and IFC 4.1. |
Zip | .zip | Zip file format. Contains only one IFC file. |
Revit | .rvt | RVT (v2017 to v2025) |
Note: The Revit file format is not owned or managed by Oracle Aconex. Support for the Revit file format is subject to change without notice.
The matrix here gives you an easy-to-see view of the features available to you. Note that while you can view the Support Central content for all three versions of Models, you can only access the functionality in Aconex that applies to your license.
Functionality | Model Explore | Model Explore+ (no longer offered) | Model Coordination |
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Navigation | |||
Model Viewer: View and Federate models. |
✓
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✓
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✓
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Navigation: Orbit, Walkthrough |
✓
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✓
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✓
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Add model sectioning |
✓
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✓
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✓
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View Object Explorer (Spatial & Type) |
✓
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✓
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✓
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Model viewer preferences |
✓
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✓
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✓
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View object properties |
✓
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✓
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✓
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Model management | |||
Add model from local file |
✓
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✓
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✓
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Add model from document register |
✓
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✓
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✓
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Distribute models |
✓
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✓
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✓
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Tablet application (iOS & Android) | |||
View and Federate models |
✓
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✓
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✓
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Navigation: Orbit, Walkthrough |
✓
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✓
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✓
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Add model sectioning |
✓
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✓
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✓
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View object properties |
✓
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✓
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✓
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Processes/collaborating | |||
Raise process from model (RFI, Site instruction, etc.) |
✓
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✓
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Add, view and share viewpoints: personal, organization wide, project wide |
✓
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✓
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Add measurements in model |
✓
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✓
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Asset & Handover | |||
Link documents to objects |
✓
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✓
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View linked documents |
✓
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✓
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Issue and clash Management | |||
Create design issues |
✓
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Load design issues in model viewer |
✓
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Manage design issue resolution |
✓
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Assign design issues |
✓
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Email notifications |
✓
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Supports BCF |
✓
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Coordination issue sets |
✓
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Design tool plugins: Navisworks, Revit, Solibri |
✓
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Dashboard | |||
Design issues activity |
✓
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Coordination issue sets activity |
✓
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