How to Use BIM Classify in BricsCAD BIM

Quick answer: BIMCLASSIFY turns unclassified elements in a conceptual model into classified BIM elements, resolving the command referenced across several earlier pages in this hub (custom window and door creation, MEP flow connection points, structural steel, the Library panel, and attaching compositions) without a dedicated explanation until now.

Classifying Entities

1. Select an entity in the drawing to classify.
2. Choose a classification type from the BIM command group in the Quad; BIM data assigns to the selected entity.
3. Optionally choose Classify Manually from the Quad to access the full set of BIM Element classification types; the Classify As BIM Element dialog opens. There you can: type a specific BIM Element type name in the Search field to filter the list, select a Building Element type directly from the list, optionally tick Convert to block and classify the block reference and type a name in the Block name field (this converts the selected entity into a block and classifies that block reference with the chosen type), then click OK to accept.
4. Optionally use the Auto option from the Quad to classify selected entities automatically, based on their geometrical features. Always double-check that the automatic classification came out correct.
5. To remove classification, select the entity and choose Unclassify from the Quad, this confirms the same option covered on this hub’s attaching compositions page. The BIM data removes from the entity.

Properties of Classified Entities

Classifying an entity displays a set of properties specific to its building element type in the Properties panel.

To access element properties without committing to a specific classification, choose the Building Element type from the Generic Elements category instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I turn a plain conceptual model entity into a fully classified BIM element? Select it and choose a classification type from the BIM command group in the Quad, or use Classify Manually for the full range of available types.

Can BIMCLASSIFY convert an entity into a block while classifying it? Yes, tick Convert to block and classify the block reference in the Classify As BIM Element dialog and give it a block name.

Should I always trust automatic classification results? No, always check that the Auto option classified entities correctly based on their geometrical features.

How do I see element properties without fully classifying an entity as a specific type? Choose the Building Element type from the Generic Elements category instead of a specific one.