BIMOpenTool
The domain is available
BIMOpenTool
The domain is available
OASIS. Which would stand for "Open-source Architectural Software and Information System" .
Edit: nevermind I don't think the domain is available. My apologies.
BetterBIM sounds like BBIM
miss the open..
@Massimo said:
Actually maybe just IfcOpenShell Add-On ?
The potential issue with this is that it mixes the dev world and the user world. Users don't want to find C++ compilation instructions on the homepage :) What would the domain be?
@BenSmith said:
IfcOpenPlatform š if IfcOpenStudio isn't viable
To me that sounds a bit similar to ThatOpenPlatform.
IfcOpenSuite sounds good but it's really a shame IfcOpenStudio isn't possible because that really connotes what it does well.
Any thoughts on IfcLab? IfcWorkshop?
IfcWorkshop Add-on for Blender. I like the way that sounds. It could be morphed for similar add-on names if the need ever arises.
IfcBridgeWorkshop
IfcRoadWorkshop
IfcTunnelWorkshop
Though I do like having āopenā somewhere in the name. There are products in the IFC space with āopenā in their name that are anything but open.
How about IFC BIM Studio or just IFC BIM, I mean it basically summarize everything Blender BIM stands for
I like the idea of merging the IfcOpenShell and BlenderBIM projects.
Had to laugh at "IFC Opens Hell" btw š¤£
"BIMStudio" as a name (without the Ifc prefix) seems to be widely used https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=bimstudio&ia=web
Maybe it's just me but I find "IfcBIM" a bit weird. IFC is just an ISO standard of BIM data, so it's like saying the same thing twice.
@JoostGevaert merging is an option, though I think it'd be good to still have a distinct name for it (perhaps using the Ifc prefix to keep it within the umbrella of tools). That way the developer audience and user audience can be addressed separately.
Fork blender :/
@Moult, yes, totally agree.
Sad for IfcOpenStudio. IfcOpenWorkspace would fit what it is inside Blender. IfcOpenLab is cool too and shorter.
How about just IfcWorkspace?
Before buildingSMART it was called IAI and that is Interoperability Association. One idea is how about Interoperability BIM Add-on following this word.
Is it worth reaching out to open studio to see if it's an issue or not before IfcOpenStudio is canned?
@BenSmith no harm in asking: https://unmethours.com/question/99719/using-the-name-ifcopenstudio-for-the-blenderbim-add-on/
Looking back at the list, IfcDirect and IfcForge are both very descriptive
I think if IfcOpenStudio is a no go my vote would go to IfcOpenSuite (Other ones I've been thinking it could be were: IfcOpenWorkstation | IfcOpenDirect or IfcOpenSource (I find these quite funny tbh as how many platforms let you edit it at source/direct))
I think IFC* prefix would be fitting because it would connect the addon with IfcOpenShell. And I like @condur 's propositions: IfcLab and IfcHub. I think IfcLab suggests a more developer-centric feeling (like JupyterLab), and IfcHub suggests a more community-centric feeling (like Hubzilla). I love both, but IfcLab a little bit more.
@brunopostle IfcDirector? :)
If it was named IfcForge it may very well steal a bunch of outdated search queries ;) Which is good for us, I guess? Autodesk doesn't seem to be using the name forge anymore, and forge is so generic (a good thing).
I'm on board the IfcSomething train. I think IfcOpen is a good prefix - since it's shared with IfcOpenShell, which is nicely established - and the projects are obviously very close.
I like IfcToolbox but it's 'taken' by this project: https://github.com/youshengCode/IfcToolbox - he hasn't updated in over 2 years though...
I also think we should go for something a bit quirky - similar to OpenShell - which is memorable.
I'll chuck IfcOpenBox and IfcOpenTools into the mix.
IfcOpenAssets
IfcAssetStudio
I'm kinda partial to Assets. Being a non-designer, BIM/BlenderBIM/IfcOpenshell/Ifc is an ecosystem for managing assets in the built environment
@Moult said:
@brunopostle IfcDirector? :)
If it was named IfcForge it may very well steal a bunch of outdated search queries ;) Which is good for us, I guess? Autodesk doesn't seem to be using the name forge anymore, and forge is so generic (a good thing).
You could be cheeky an play on it by calling it IfcOpenForge...as Forge was never open hehe (then it can just be 'abridged' to Forge when in conversation...
'forge' is generic, github and gitlab are git 'forges', with sourceforge being the original - I assume Autodesk got the name from there.
IfcForge would be a good name for a online git/IFC collaboration platform
I think Simpler is better generally especially for the Blender addon
Just 'BIM' is great and has continuity (also if anyone searches the extensions page this will be the official 'BIM' addon
'IfcOpensuite' is a mouthful but explains it well and hooks to IfcOpenShell
Just the 'IFC' addon is great, I think it works like 'BIM' but focuses, we lose the searchability but it becomes more distinct
I like 'IfcMaker' as my hat in the ring
Although there seems to be a Japanese company using that:
https://www.aec-soft.co.jp/public/k29/Prog.htm
So maybe scratch it
These are my top 3, I'm excited either way!
I vote for IfcOpenSuite. "Suite" gives the (correct) impression that it contains a large amount of features.
Only concern is that the acronym would be IOS, which is the same as IfcOpenShell and Apple iOS. What could it be shortened too?
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