Can I import 3D model from autocad?

[Anonymous]

Hi to all users..

Is it possibile to import a 3d model from autocad to archicad9????

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[Anonymous]

The only way (AFAIK) is to open the DWG as a library part. The ArchiCAD building model requires parametric data which the DWG lacks. As a library part the DWG has the minimal parametrics (location, scale, etc.) which allow it to exist within the ArchiCAD model.

[Ben Odonnell]

AutoCAD users can export their models as .3DS files. You can then, with help of the 3DS in add-on, import AutoCAD models into ArchiCAD.
If you don't have the 3DS in add-on already loaded you will find it in the "Goodies" folder in your ArchiCAD directory.

The models will be converted into GDL objects.

Cheers.
Ben