Course Overview

This course provides practical, step‑by‑step guidance on transferring geometry and data between the IES Virtual Environment and external design software as part of an integrated BIM workflow. It is designed to help you move models into IESVE efficiently, preserve data integrity, and support collaborative, performance‑led design processes.

You’ll explore multiple transfer routes from tools such as Revit, Rhino, and SketchUp, including Pollination workflows and industry‑standard gbXML exchange. The course covers both rapid model setup techniques and more detailed BIM coordination processes, helping you avoid common pitfalls and maintain consistency, accuracy, and alignment between authoring tools and analysis models.

You’ll also learn how to transfer data and geometry between IESVE projects, saving time and reducing rework. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to confidently integrate IESVE into your BIM ecosystem, enabling smoother, more accurate co-ordination between design geometry, project data, and reliable performance analysis.

What You'll Learn

This course covers the key concepts, tools, and workflows related to this topic.

  • How to transfer geometry from Revit, SketchUp, and Rhino into IESVE

  • How to use Pollination and gbXML workflows effectively

  • Apply best practices for BIM coordination between IESVE and Revit

  • How to share and transfer data and geometry between IESVE projects

  • How to streamline BIM to analysis workflows and reduce modelling effort

Course curriculum

    1. Revit to IESVE via Pollination - New Workflow

    2. Revit to IESVE via gbXML

    3. SketchUp to IESVE

    4. Rhino to IESVE via Pollination

    5. Revit to IESVE via Pollination - Legacy Workflow

    1. Introduction

    2. Guide to Revit Modelling

    3. Export from Revit

    4. Import into IESVE

    5. FAQs

    1. Using Pollination to export BIM (Revit+Rhino) to IESVE

    2. Slides: Using Pollination to export BIM (Revit+Rhino) to IESVE

    1. BIM Coordination for the IESVE and Revit

    2. Notes: BIM Coordination for the IESVE and Revit

    3. Model: BIM Coordination for the IESVE and Revit

    1. Data Transfer Between IESVE Projects

    2. Notes: Data Transfer Between IESVE Projects

    1. Other Resources

About this course

  • Free
  • 18 lessons
  • 4 hours of video content

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long do I have access to the course?
    You will have access to this course for 3 months from the date you enrol, giving you plenty of time to complete the training at your own pace. If you would like to continue access after this period, you can simply re-enrol - your course progress and certificate will still be available.
  • Will I receive a certificate?
    Yes – an IES certificate of completion will be available once you have finished the course.
  • Any other questions?
    If you have any further questions, please contact the IES Training team at [email protected]