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FREE BIM · NO TIME OR MODEL-SIZE LIMITS
Free BIM with No Time, Story, or Element Limits
Choose ideCAD Architectural, Structural, or One AEC and model at the same project scale as the full version, with no time, story, or element limits. Free BIM’s only technical restrictions are hard-copy printing and plotting, file export, and project file compatibility: files created in Free BIM cannot be opened in commercial ideCAD versions.
No time limit
No story or element limits
No credit card required
Printing, plotting, file export, and opening Free BIM files in commercial ideCAD versions are not available in Free BIM.
For Architects
ideCAD Architectural
Architectural BIM, building design, visualization, documentation, and connected structural workflows.
For Structural Engineers
ideCAD Structural
Automated structural modeling, analysis, code-based design, concrete and steel detailing, and documentation.
Architecture + Engineering
ideCAD One AEC
Architectural design and structural engineering together in one coordinated BIM model.
Need printing, export, or commercial use?
Try the full commercial version of ideCAD free for 30 days. Print and plot, export files, and create project files compatible with commercial ideCAD versions.
Learn, Explore, and Build Without a Time Limit
Free BIM at a Glance
Free BIM keeps the core modeling and visualization experience available while reserving professional delivery capabilities for the Full Trial and licensed plans.
BIM Modeling
Use the modeling, drawing, visualization, analysis, and design capabilities included in the Free BIM product you choose.
No Time Limit
Continue learning and exploring at your own pace. Free BIM does not have a fixed expiration date.
Learning & Non-Commercial Use
Use Free BIM for education, self-learning, exploration, and other non-commercial purposes.
Professional Outputs Limited
Printing, professional export, multi-user collaboration, and commercial use are available through the Full Trial and licensed plans.
Start in Three Steps
Choose, Download, and Begin
Choose the product that matches your workflow, download ideCAD, and begin exploring Free BIM at your own pace.
Choose Your Product
Select ideCAD Architectural, Structural, or One AEC based on the workflow you want to explore.
Download and Install
Continue to the product-specific download page and install ideCAD using the provided instructions.
Use Free BIM at Your Own Pace
Learn, model, analyze, design, and explore without a fixed end date under the Free BIM terms.
Before You Download
Does Free BIM expire?
No. Free BIM has no fixed expiration date and can be used for as long as you choose under the applicable Free BIM terms.
Is Free BIM the same as the 30-Day Full Trial?
No. Free BIM is the permanent option for learning and non-commercial use. The 30-Day Full Trial enables complete professional functionality, including supported printing, export, and collaboration workflows, for 30 days.
Can I use Free BIM for commercial projects?
No. Free BIM is intended for learning, exploration, and non-commercial use. Commercial use requires an applicable licensed ideCAD plan.
Can I print or export professional project files?
Professional printing, plotting, export, and collaboration capabilities are not included in Free BIM. They can be evaluated through the 30-Day Full Trial.
Which ideCAD product should I choose?
Choose Architectural for architecture-focused workflows, Structural for analysis, design, and detailing, or One AEC when you want architecture and structural engineering together. The product comparison provides a deeper feature view.
What happens after I click Download Free BIM?
You will continue to the product-specific download page for ideCAD Architectural, Structural, or One AEC, where the ideYAPI OneClick installer begins downloading.
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Ready to Start with Free BIM?
Choose the ideCAD product that matches your architecture or structural engineering workflow.