AR Live Preview vs OnsiteBIM

Bring your 3D models to life with AR Live Preview, the ultimate tool for developers, designers, and 3D enthusiasts to inspect, preview, and place USDZ assets in live Augmented Reality (AR). Whether you want to visualize furniture in your living room, test a product design, or showcase interactive 3D art, AR Live Preview provides a seamless, real-scale AR experience directly on your iPhone and iPad. KEY FEATURES: • LIVE AR STUDIO Instantly place any USDZ 3D model onto physical surfaces. Fast and precise surface detection allows you to position, rotate, and scale models with intuitive multi-touch gestures. • EASY USDZ IMPORT Load models your way! Import local USDZ files directly from the Files app, or paste any direct HTTPS link to download and view remote 3D models in real-time. • 3D ASSET LIBRARY Keep your models organized. Browse through pre-built categories like Toys, Electronics, Kitchen, and Music, or quickly search and manage your custom imported assets. • INTEGRATED PHOTO GALLERY Capture high-quality screenshots of your 3D models positioned in the real world. View, share, and export your AR configurations from the built-in gallery. • APPLE QUICK LOOK SUPPORT Take advantage of iOS native Quick Look capabilities to get detailed preview inspects, realistic lighting, and shadow effects. • MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT Use the app comfortably in your preferred native language, including English, Vietnamese, French, German, Japanese, and more. UPGRADE TO PRO: Unlock the full potential of augmented reality with AR Live Preview Pro: - Unlimited USDZ model imports (files and URLs) - Ad-free inspection environment - Priority loading and performance optimization Discover how your 3D creations look in the real world today. Download AR Live Preview now!

See your BIM model where it belongs: on the jobsite. OnsiteBIM brings BIM and construction together by placing 3D building models directly into the real world using your iPhone or iPad. Inspect, navigate, measure, and compare digital building models against physical construction—from active floor plates and mechanical rooms to basements and remote jobsites. HOW IT WORKS — FROM OFFICE TO JOBSITE Open Your 3D Model Open BIM and CAD models directly from your device, Apple Files, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Egnyte, or other supported storage. Place Your Alignment Target Tape a printed Alignment Target to a known column, wall, or floor benchmark. Free print-ready targets and Revit families can be generated by your office or VDC team using the tools at www.onsitebim.app. Aim Your Camera & Inspect at 1:1 Scale Point your camera at the target, and your 3D model locks into place at 1:1 scale for real-world inspection. Alignment Targets are physical positioning anchors for your models—not QR codes or download links. POSITION YOUR MODEL YOUR WAY Use Alignment Targets for automatic positioning or place models manually when targets aren't available. • Auto Target Alignment — Position models in real-world space using a printed Alignment Target, including position, elevation, and orientation. • Manual Surface Placement — Place models on floor surfaces using joystick navigation, rotation controls, and elevation nudging. SEE EXACTLY WHAT MATTERS Filter individual BIM and CAD layers or use MEP ONLY to instantly hide architectural elements and isolate the systems you need. • HVAC ductwork • Plumbing pipes • Fire suppression • Electrical conduits and cable trays • Structural elements and rebar sleeves WORK WITH MAJOR BIM & 3D FORMATS Open models without requiring cloud conversion: • IFC — OpenBIM models, including IFC 2x3 and IFC4 • GLB & glTF — 3D models with PBR materials • USDZ — Apple spatial 3D models • OBJ & STL — 3D geometry with selectable measurement units Compatible with models exported from Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, SolidWorks, Archicad, Rhino, and SketchUp. MIX DIGITAL MODELS WITH THE REAL WORLD Use supported LiDAR-equipped devices to improve spatial understanding between your digital model and physical surroundings. • Real-Time LiDAR Occlusion — Physical walls, slabs, columns, and other surfaces can hide virtual geometry positioned behind them. • Interactive Transparency — Inspect digital building systems behind physical surfaces or inside concrete forms. CONTROL MODEL VISIBILITY Adjust model opacity from 0% to 100% to cross-reference virtual MEP runs, conduit racks, equipment, and other building elements against physical jobsite conditions. MEASURE IN 3D Use the surface-aligned 3D tape measure to verify clearances, slab elevations, and spatial relationships between physical surfaces and virtual model elements. Measurements are displayed in metric and imperial units. WORK WITHOUT THE CLOUD OnsiteBIM is designed for jobsites where network connectivity isn't always available. • On-Device Processing — 3D model parsing, spatial tracking, and rendering run directly on your device. • Work Offline — Inspect models in basements, mechanical rooms, tunnels, and remote jobsites without Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity. • Private by Design — Your 3D model geometry remains on your device during model processing and inspection. BUILT FOR THE JOBSITE A field-focused interface designed for active construction environments: • High-contrast HUD for bright outdoor environments • Large, glove-friendly touch targets • 2D directional joystick navigation • Precision elevation nudging • Thermal and battery optimization for extended inspection sessions COMPANION WEB TOOLS Free tools for offices and VDC teams, including Revit families, IFC export profiles, and Alignment Target generation, are available at www.onsitebim.app. Bring your BIM model to the jobsite.