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Install 3D IFC Viewer for Power BI

1. Install IFC Viewer from Microsoft AppSource

  1. Go to the IFC Viewer AppSource page.
  2. Flollow the Steps to Use the IFC Viewer in Power BI.

2. Enable Custom Visual Imports (Admins Only)

Only required if your organization currently restricts importing custom visuals. If custom visuals are already allowed, you can skip this step entirely.

  1. Sign in as an administrator at Power BI Admin Portal.
  2. Under the Tenant settings, enable importing custom visuals from AppSource or file.
  3. After enabling, users will be able to directly install custom visuals, including the IFC Viewer.

Allow Custom Visuals

3. Add IFC Viewer to Organizational Visuals (Admins Only)

Optional step. Use only if you want to centrally deploy IFC Viewer so all users in your organization automatically have access without individual installations.

  1. Sign in as an administrator at Power BI Admin Portal.
  2. Select Admin portal from the left menu.
  3. Click Organizational visuals.
  4. Choose From AppSource, search for IFC Viewer, and click Add.

Organizational Visuals Screenshot

4. Licensing Information

You can use the Power BI IFC Viewer Visual for free in Power BI Desktop and Publish to Web, but a license is needed for Power BI Online.

Feature Standard Power BI Power BI IFC Viewer Free Power BI IFC Viewer Solo/Team/Business Plan
View IFC models and create/edit visual in Power BI Desktop ❌ ✅ ✅
View IFC models in public reports (Publish to Web) ❌ ✅ ✅
View IFC models and create/edit visual in Power BI Online ❌ ❌ ✅

For detailed information on licensing for Power BI visuals, please refer to the Power BI Visuals Licensing FAQ. This resource provides answers to common questions regarding licensing, distribution, and usage of custom visuals in Power BI.