Is it possible to use iModel.js without iModelHub?

[KonstantinKliukach]

Hello!

We are looking for some tool for showing BIM's and some other models.

So, I have some questions:

1. Is it possible to use imodel.js without imodelhub? Cause, we can't share our models, fortunately.
2. Or may be you have some variants for commercial usage?

[jan-slegr]

Hi Konstantin,

Is it possible to use imodel.js without imodelhub?

Yes, you can create static iModel snapshot. But without iModelHub, some features are not accessible.

[kabentley]

Think of iModelHub as "GitHub for iModels". The features of iModel.js that have to do with creating/pushing/pulling changesets require iModelHub, obviously (it's where you push/pull them to/from).

But, as Jan points out, you can use all of the visualization (either Desktop via Electron or web-based) and snapshot creation tools without a project in iModelHub. If you download the free iTwin Synchronizer, there's a way to create a local snapshot without iModelHub. We're working now on a desktop viewer to be included in the iTwin Synchronizer download.

There is also a commercial model, analogous to GitHub Enterprise, if you want to create a private iModelHub.

HTH,
Keith

[KonstantinKliukach]

Thank you for reply!

[Josh-Schifter]

The easiest way to create snapshots is using the iTwin Snapshot application. It works 100% offline, no sign-in required. Once you've created a snapshot, it guides you to a free desktop viewer.

Thanks,
Josh