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5.4 BIMSupport
The BIMSupport application is a
Mendix application, used to store the IFC data required to enrich IFC
data in the external applications. It enables the purchasing application to use its own
terminology
rather than having to store IFC terminology in all connected applications. Furthermore it serves as a
sort of memory for when the applications in the traditional application landscape want to send
object data back to BIMServer.
5.4.1 Mendix
In order to develop the BIMSupport, the tool Mendix was used. Mendix
is a Low Code Application
Development Platform. The choice of Mendix was made due to several reasons:
• It offers the ability to rapidly deploy fully functioning applications, allowing for the
development of the whole architecture within the time constraints of a Master thesis.
• It was already used extensively in the application landscape of
the construction company
where the architecture is tested, as well as being the tool of choice of Cape Groep. This
meant that a significant amount of
expert knowledge was available, leading to quicker
development.
• Its low code functionality made it easier to convey the ideas and theory behind the prototype
to non-technical users.
5.4.2 Functionality
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