Bonsai

Developer: IfcOpenShell

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Blender add-on from IfcOpenShell covering BIM and IFC-oriented workflows for modeling, import-export and more.

What Bonsai does

Bonsai, from the IfcOpenShell project, is a large add-on for Blender that spans modeling, import and export, rendering, animation, materials and lighting. It is available on Windows, macOS and Linux.

Builds are provided for Windows, Linux and macOS on Intel and Apple Silicon, and it installs by drag and drop or from disk. It is aimed at Blender 4.2 LTS, and newer releases from 5.1 are not supported. The license is GPL v3 or later. Architects and building-information specialists working in Blender are the main audience.

Key features

  • Cross-platform builds for Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Covers modeling, import-export and rendering
  • Installs by drag-and-drop or from disk
  • Compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS

FAQ

Is Bonsai free?

Yes, Bonsai is free. Click the Download Free button on this PluginDex page to get it at no cost.

Which apps does Bonsai work with?

Bonsai works with Blender.

Who develops Bonsai?

Bonsai is developed by IfcOpenShell. You can find their other plugins on the IfcOpenShell page of this catalog.

Where can I download Bonsai?

Download Bonsai free from this PluginDex page using the Download Free button. You get free access without paying.

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