Cadsoft Envisioneer self-contained catalog item
File type: Various data file
A .bim file is a self-contained catalog item used by Cadsoft Envisioneer.
These files belong to the Envisioneer Express catalog system and store information for individual items used in designs.
Found 3 different file type records with the same bim filename suffix.
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: October 20, 2026
The bim file extension is associated with Cadsoft Envisioneer Express, a Windows program for architectural design and building planning. The format is used for self-contained catalog items.
A typical .bim file contains industry-specific manufacturer information, including an item's geometry, materials and other related data. Keeping this information in one file allows the catalog item to be used in an Envisioneer project.
On Microsoft Windows, open the .bim file with Envisioneer Express. The program can use the file as a catalog item in an Envisioneer design.
.bim files are self-contained Envisioneer catalog items, and there is no way to convert them to other file formats.
Software applications that can open bim files:
Microsoft Windows
Software applications that can edit bim files:
Microsoft Windows
Software capable of saving bim files:
Microsoft Windows
Software apps that create bim files:
Microsoft Windows
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: November 12, 2018
Record marked as obsolete and not updated for a long time.
The bim file extension is associated with the Bytessence InstallMaker software developed by Alexandru Trutia.
The *.bim file contains saved installation project.
The Bytessence InstallMaker seems to be obsolete product without support from developer.
Use InstallMaker to open *.bim files.
Probably can be converted to other formats.
Software applications that can open bim files:
Microsoft Windows
Bytessence InstallMaker
Software applications that can edit bim files:
Microsoft Windows
Bytessence InstallMaker
Software capable of saving bim files:
Microsoft Windows
Bytessence InstallMaker
Software apps that create bim files:
Microsoft Windows
Bytessence InstallMaker
File type category:
Binary file
Date updated: January 15, 2019
The bim file extension is associated with the ZEMAX optical studio software for Microsoft Windows.
The bim file stores binary image. These files are used to define an extended source for the Image Simulation and associated image analysis features.
Use compatible tools to work with *.bim files.
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Software applications that can open bim files:
Microsoft Windows
Software applications that can edit bim files:
Microsoft Windows
Software capable of saving bim files:
Microsoft Windows
Software apps that create bim files:
Microsoft Windows
Software applications that handle other tasks involving bim files:
Microsoft Windows
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