topic Re: Importing 3DS files into Archicad26 in Modeling

Importing 3DS files into Archicad26

onestoreyllc — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 18:25:24 GMT

I'm trying to import 3DS files into AC26, I have the Goodies 26 installed but am not finding the 3d studio tab under Interoperability....help!

Re: Importing 3DS files into Archicad26

Aaron Bourgoin — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:58:34 GMT

Start typing 3DS into the help menu, or,

Go to the Add-Ons Manager and highlight the 3DS Add-On. At the bottom of the screen you should see something that tells you where it is on the menu bar.

Re: Importing 3DS files into Archicad26

Frillex — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 09:40:25 GMT

Having the same problem.

And the 3DS in does not have any location in the interface. Its all blank inte the add-on manager.

Re: Importing 3DS files into Archicad26

Aaron Bourgoin — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:25:02 GMT

try reinstalling the Goodies package and then re-pathcing AC with the latest Hotfix. If that doesn't bring them back, delete your default Architectural Work Environment and reimport one form the AC Template file.ww

Re: Importing 3DS files into Archicad26

Frillex — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 09:09:54 GMT

Thanks,

I'll give it try! 🙂

Happy holiday!

Re: Importing 3DS files into Archicad26

Barry Kelly — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 03:08:01 GMT

The is a bug with goodies in 26 if you install them after you have started Archicad.

Starting Archicad first erases all of the unused commands from the menus, and installing the goodies afterwards does not replace them.

You must install Archicad again (use the repair option as you already have it installed) - do not start Archicad.

Then install the goodies.

Now update Archicad to the latest hotfix.

Now you can start Archicad.

See...

https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Design-forum/Accessories-not-found-after-installation-in-AC26/m-p/352550

Barry.

Re: Importing 3DS files into Archicad26

Frillex — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 08:18:01 GMT

Thank you very much Barry!

Merry Christmas!

Felix

Re: Importing 3DS files into Archicad26

AndreasB — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 08:50:31 GMT

It should also be noted that the 3Ds import function isn't actually under Interoperability. It can be found under Design - Design Extras - 3D Studio, for some reason.

Re: Importing 3DS files into Archicad26

Barry Kelly — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:00:03 GMT

@AndreasB wrote:

It should also be noted that the 3Ds import function isn't actually under Interoperability. It can be found under Design - Design Extras - 3D Studio, for some reason.

That depends on how your Work Environment is set up.

I just had a look at the default 27 WE I have in the AUS template (may be different for different languages), and it is in both File > Interoperability and Design > Design Extras.

Barry.

Re: Importing 3DS files into Archicad26

AndreasB — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:02:03 GMT

I see! Wasn't sure why it was in a different place for me. Thanks for clearing that up 🙂

Re: Importing 3DS files into Archicad26

architect — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:25:08 GMT

Just redid this years later. My steps:
Download Goodies https://graphisoft.com/us/downloads/goodies/
Without 3DS Max installed 3DStudio won’t show in the menu. The workaround is editing Work Environment’s Command Layout Schemes and placing the 3DStudio Menu on the menubar. The steps for that are:

Go to Options > Work Environment, Work Environment > Command Layout Schemes > Menus, then where it says Commands and Menus select All menus in alphabetical order. Then, move "3D Studio" to menubar and the 3D Studio will show in the menu bar!

Follow the steps in this Youtube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6IXbd542Rc if anything is confusing

(ignore their note that 3ds Max is required).