Frame for Excel 1.2.0: Export from Visible, Offline Mode, and a Cleaner Ribbon
The latest Frame Excel Add-in release brings export from visible elements, offline model preparation, a redesigned ribbon, and taskpane improvements for BIM teams.
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Generative UI Dashboards for BIM Models with json-render and APS Viewer
A practical look at generating viewer-first BIM dashboards from natural language prompts using Vercel json-render, AI SDK, and Autodesk Platform Services Viewer.
Power BI Dashboards from Local Revit Files Without ACC
Learn when to use local Revit uploads for Power BI BIM dashboards, how the workflow compares with ACC, and what a practical Frame report should include.
Autodesk Data Exchange for Power BI vs Frame: Choosing the Right BIM Dashboard Workflow
Compare Autodesk Data Exchange, Autodesk Data Connector for Power BI, scheduled ACC data extracts, custom APS workflows, and Frame's BIM dashboard templates.
BIM Power BI Dashboard Templates for Revit, IFC, ACC, and Navisworks
A practical guide to BIM Power BI dashboard templates for model health, quantity takeoffs, ACC coordination, local uploads, and clash management.
Navisworks Local Clash Template for Power BI
Frame's Navisworks local clash template helps BIM coordinators turn local clash results into a clean Power BI dashboard for review meetings and progress tracking.
Embedded Viewer Links for Sharing BIM Models
Frame now supports configurable embedded viewer links, making it easier to share BIM models with clients, partners, and project teams without giving everyone full dashboard access.
Line of Balance Visualization in Power BI for Construction Schedules
How Frame connects ACC models to Power BI and makes Line of Balance visualization possible, turning static schedules into live, navigable dashboards shaped around how the work actually happens.
Using AI Agents to Automate Repetitive Tasks in Construction Software
How browser-based AI agents can handle tedious workflows in construction software without APIs or custom integrations. A practical look at automating Autodesk Forma with agent-browser and OpenCode.
New Viewer Launch for Power BI BIM Dashboard Templates
Frame's updated Power BI BIM viewer improves performance, federated model support, interaction modes, 2D selection colors, toolbar UX, and saved viewer states.
Refresh Exported Excel Tables from Updated BIM Models
If your BIM model changes, your Excel workflow should not break. Learn how to use the Frame Excel Add-in to load the updated model and refresh your existing table.
Federated ACC Models and Views in Frame and Power BI
Work with federated views from Autodesk Construction Cloud Model Coordination in Frame and Power BI, including issue tracking, drill-through by child model, and ACC issue webhooks.
File Version Control for BIM Models in Power BI with Frame
Compare Revit and BIM model versions in Power BI using Frame's file version control template to track changes, revisions, and design movement over time.
BIM for Dispute Resolution: A Practical Way to Build the Project Story
See how BIM models, Power BI, and Frame can support forensic analysis, evidence tracking, and clearer dispute resolution in construction projects.
Creating Pivot Tables with Frame and a 3D Viewer
Build fast quantity takeoffs by exporting Frame model data to Excel, creating pivot tables, and validating totals with live 3D selection for BIM teams.
Clash Management Power BI Template for Navisworks and Autodesk BIM
A practical guide to building a clash management dashboard in Power BI using Frame’s template for Navisworks and Autodesk workflows.
Talk to your BIM by Frame: Design analytics with AI in construction
Meet Talk to Your BIM by Frame. Our new AI feature that lets you query your Autodesk and BIM models with natural language. Accessible AI for construction planning and design.
How to Create BIM Quantity Takeoffs for Construction in 2025?
Learn how to create accurate BIM Quantity Takeoffs (QTO) in minutes using Power BI and Frame. A step by step guide to modern construction estimation.
Automate Model Checking: The New BIM Health Dashboard Template
Reduce validation times and improve model quality. Learn how to visualize Autodesk Validation Tool results with our new 3D Health Dashboard Template.
Beyond Scheduling: Integrating BIM 5D Cost with Power BI
Take your construction planning to the next level by integrating Cost (5D) data into your BIM workflows using Power BI and Excel.
How to Create a Construction Dashboard with Power BI
Discover how to design a powerful construction dashboard using Power BI and Frame. Learn from a real-world case study on how to streamline payments and track daily progress.
Mastering Construction Planning: How to Integrate BIM 4D with Power BI and Excel
Learn how to integrate BIM 4D scheduling into your workflows. A step-by-step guide to 4D construction planning using Power BI, Excel, and Frame.
Power BI Starter Template for BIM Models from Frame
Create professional Power BI dashboards for Revit, IFC, and Navisworks models in minutes. Pre-built visualizations and clean datasets.
ACC to Power BI Integration: Real-Time BIM Analytics & Dashboards
Learn how to connect Autodesk Construction Cloud to Power BI dashboards using Frame's seamless integration for real-time BIM analytics and project insights.
How Construction Companies Should Use BIM in Construction: A Take from Frame
A practical guide for small to mid-size construction firms on extending BIM beyond design into the construction phase. Learn how Frame helps contractors bring BIM value to the field.
Frame's Custom Viewer for Power BI: Interactive 3D BIM Analytics
Embed interactive 3D BIM models in Power BI with Frame's custom viewer featuring bidirectional filtering and advanced analytics.
Our Favorite Ways to Share Power BI Dashboards with 3D Models and Reports
Effective ways to share Power BI dashboards with 3D models and BIM reports, enhancing collaboration and insights.
Autodesk Viewer: The Underrated Free 3D Online Tool You Should Be Using
Learn how to use the Autodesk Viewer to view and analyze 3D models online.
From Model to Dashboard: Revit and Power BI Templates That Work
Create and distribute Frame-powered dashboards in Microsoft Power BI for every project model.
BIM Meets Excel: Smarter Ways to Work with Revit Data in 2025
View and edit BIM data inside Excel using Frame's add-in for smarter workflows and faster decisions.
Practical Power BI and Revit Dashboards for Project Management
Complete guide to building Power BI dashboards from Revit models. Compare tools, learn best practices, and transform your BIM data into actionable insights.
BIM and Power BI Integration for Digital Twins
Transform your Revit models into powerful digital twins by connecting BIM data to Power BI. Create interactive 3D dashboards with Frame's ready-made templates.
Getting Started with Frame's Excel Integration
Learn how to connect your BIM model to Excel using Frame's integration.
Getting Started with Frame's Power BI Integration
Connect your BIM model to Power BI and create interactive reports with Frame's templates.
Talk to your BIM
Ask questions in plain language and get instant, accurate answers from your BIM models. Frame's AI democratizes BIM data for every project stakeholder.
Power BI for construction dashboards
Learn how Power BI revolutionizes construction management by transforming complex BIM data into visual, actionable insights for real-time project monitoring.
Setting up Autodesk integration with Frame
A step-by-step guide to configure your Autodesk Platform Services credentials with Frame
Introducing Frame
Discover why Frame is bridging the gap between BIM and business intelligence to help construction teams unlock measurable ROI from their digital investments.