Models supported filetypes and features

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:

  • Model Explore:
    • In Aconex this allows your project team to upload models to the document register and view them in the model viewer.
    • You’ll find all the Support Central articles you need under Models Explore.
  • Model Coordination:
    • In Aconex this has all the features in Model Explore and Explore+, along with the ability to simplify the coordination process and issue management. You can also create and manage the flow of design issues on a single platform, work directly in your design tools through a live plugin integration, monitor and control progress through a dashboard.
    • You’ll find all the Support Central articles you need under Model Explore, and Model Coordination

Supported file formats and file extensions are:

File type File extension Description
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. 

Aconex menu options for Models

Model Explore is included with Aconex.

If your organization has purchased Model Coordination you'll see Dashboard, Explore Pro and Issues under the Models module menu.

Tip!

Model Explore+ is a legacy product that is not available to new projects.

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.

The Models License and Functionality matrix

Functionality Model Explore Model Explore+ (no longer offered) Model Coordination
Navigation      
Model Viewer: View and Federate models.
Navigation: Orbit, Walkthrough
Add model sectioning
View Object Explorer (Spatial & Type)
Model viewer preferences
View object properties
Model management      
Add model from local file
Add model from document register
Distribute models
Tablet application (iOS & Android)      
View and Federate models
Navigation: Orbit, Walkthrough
Add model sectioning
View object properties
Processes/collaborating      
Raise process from model (RFI, Site instruction, etc.)  
Add, view and share viewpoints: personal, organization wide, project wide  
Add measurements in model  
Asset & Handover      
Link documents to objects  
View linked documents  
Issue and clash Management      
Create design issues    
Load design issues in model viewer    
Manage design issue resolution    
Assign design issues    
Email notifications    
Supports BCF    
Coordination issue sets    
Design tool plugins: Navisworks, Revit, Solibri    
Dashboard      
Design issues activity    
Coordination issue sets activity